Children of Men
Science Fiction • R • 2006 • 1 hr 49 min
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Alfonso Cuarón, Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
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A viscerally frightening look at a desperately bleak dystopian future, phenomenal camerawork & expert direction in this riveting sci-fi film
Does a decent job of showing us what a world without hope looks like, but it might’ve been too ambitious for the time constraints.
This is one of the best films ever Seen. So much attention Detail put together create this masterpiece and better is its set in the UK!
A timely watch for all the wrong reasons...
Good movie if u don’t like u probably are loser big time
Dystopia with the best setting design, long one-take during action scene, so realistic and immersive.
The story and the intensity it is told with sticks with you
Such an original apocalyptic film, symbolism and hidden references are distributed throughout the narrative, telling a deeper story.
A shining example of the potential of true auteurist filmmaking. It's incredible that this even exists.
Visionary. Realistic portrayal of a dystopian future. Stunning cinematography. Open & hopeful ending. I loved long-take sequences.
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