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1. ›Film Review: Children of Men (2006)@drax663d

   

   The passage of time can significantly influence the reputation of science fiction films, particularly those set in a near-future context. In some rare instances, this time span can be relatively brief, leading to effects that are both beneficial and detrimental to a film's standing. One such example is Children of Men, a 2006 film directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

   The film is based on the 1992 novel by British author P.D. James, who was primarily known for her crime fiction until this point. Set in England in the near future, the film begins on November 16, 2027. It portrays a world grappling with a disturbing phenomenon: for roughly two decades, women have inexplicably lost the ability to conceive. This widespread infertility has led humanity to the brink of extinction, with the absence of children tearing apart the social fabric of many societies and resulting in widespread chaos. The United Kingdom stands as one of the few countries that has managed to maintain a semblance of order by establishing an increasingly authoritarian regime. However, this stability attracts desperate immigrants from around the globe, leading the government to adopt harsh and oppressive measures to control the influx.

   The protagonist, Theo Faron, played by Clive Owen, is a cynical government bureaucrat who becomes embroiled in a radical anti-government movement known as The Fishes. The group is led by Julian Taylor (Julianne Moore), Theo’s estranged wife. Julian enlists Theo’s help to secure papers for Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), an African immigrant who is revealed to be pregnant—the first woman to conceive in nearly two decades. As Theo attempts to protect Kee from both the government and the ruthless leader of The Fishes, Luke (Chiwetel Ejiofor), he embarks on a perilous journey to deliver her to the Human Project, a group of scientists seeking a cure for global infertility.

   The concept of humanity facing extinction not through war or sudden catastrophe, but rather through the mundane reality of infertility, is not entirely new to science fiction. A notable example is the 1983 Italian exploitation film 2019: After the Fall of New York, which Cuarón pays homage to in one of the scene. However, while the premise is fascinating, Cuarón's film does not fully exploit its potential. Unlike James, who meticulously crafted a world devoid of children and examined its psychological, cultural, and economic implications, Cuarón simplifies these elements into recognisable tropes of dystopian society. The film shifts focus from the broader existential crisis of humanity to the plight of immigrants seeking refuge in a prosperous yet increasingly oppressive Western nation. Consequently, Children of Men emerges not as a stark vision of a disturbing future but rather as a slightly altered reflection of the present. In 2006, it resonated with audiences as a critique of human rights abuses under the guise of the Global War on Terror, much like the contemporaneous film V for Vendetta.

   At its premiere, Children of Men garnered attention not so much for its thematic content but for its stylistic execution. Cuarón, in collaboration with cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, crafted a visually arresting and bleak portrayal of a recognisable yet dystopian Britain. The film is particularly noted for its long tracking shots, which immerse viewers in the dark world and lend a visceral quality to the brutal acts of violence depicted. These scenes, devoid of conventional editing, heighten the impact of the narrative, showcasing Cuarón's directorial prowess. However, there are moments when this stylistic choice borders on self-indulgence. Cuarón's subsequent film, Gravity (2013), demonstrates a more consistent and effective application of similar techniques.

   The performances in Children of Men are commendable, though Clive Owen's portrayal of Theo lacks a certain memorability. Julianne Moore's character, while pivotal, does not leave a lasting impression due to her limited screen time. In contrast, veteran actor Michael Caine shines as Jasper, an aged hippie who provides moments of comic relief in an otherwise grim narrative. His character serves as a reminder of the humanity that persists even in the bleakest of circumstances.

   Despite receiving critical acclaim, Children of Men struggled at the box office, a fate that can be attributed to its unrelenting subject matter. However, its reputation has grown significantly in recent years, particularly as discussions surrounding demographic decline and the effects of uncontrolled immigration have taken centre stage in public discourse. The film's exploration of these themes has proven increasingly relevant, prompting audiences to reconsider its implications in the context of contemporary societal challenges.

   RATING: 7/10 (+++)

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2. ›A review of "Children of Men": a great dystopian science fiction@aurzeq1337d

   

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   In the year 2027, there has been no more human reproduction for years due to mysterious female infertility, and the last young survivor has just been murdered, leaving the world without hope. Extremist group attacks, threats, and urban guerilla warfare break out everywhere. All immigrants are regarded as criminals, and state borders are locked. Every foreign national is arrested by the police and taken to designated ghettos for an unclear, but obvious end, under a harsh martial regime in a London shaken by the predicted collapse. Theo, a bureaucrat who was formerly involved in peace activism and is himself a man on the margins, is abducted in this chaotic, out-of-control society. His ex-wife Julian, the leader of a rebel commando, would beg him to use his political connections to acquire an entry visa for a black lady who is eerily pregnant as she is the mastermind behind the kidnapping. What will start out as a straightforward favor will turn into the last-ditch fight for human life for everyone, but especially for Theo.

   

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   "The Children of Men" plunges us into an evocative futuristic London, painted with a fascinating visionary quality, with landscapes cloaked in the ashen colors of autumn to evoke the apocalyptic atmospheres of the post-catastrophe period (enhanced by Emmanuel Lubezki's masterful photography): Similar to the earlier V for Vendetta, it paints a grim picture of the present and future, but in the climax it offers the symbolic and freeing consolation of a glimpse of light (reiterated in the end credits by the festive voices of children). As a result, dystopian science fiction serves as both a grim warning about the perilous ethical and political drift of modern life as well as a commentary on its racial hatred, economic inequality, and social degradation as well as its mass consumption and perversions of human baseness.

   

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   The Children of Men subtly introduces a thick narrative and conceptual machinery full of sociopolitical ramifications that, while being encased in a dystopian plot, yet seem to be relevant today. The line between the terrible Hitlerian tactics carried out by the imaginary British government and the cruelty of the "Fishes" terrorist group's style of operation is difficult to distinguish, and it gets very thin. The two sides, ironically, decide their positions beyond morality itself by using violence to further their respective moral worldviews.

   

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   In this sense, Theo is portrayed as a person who, in an effort to distance himself from the conflict between the "Fishes" and the State, succeeds in revealing the situation's more overtly human side. This is done through sensitivity and expressiveness, which enable the viewer to not only relate to Theo's character but also cove hopes for the mission's success. Theo manages to distance himself from the insurrectionist position of the terrorists throughout the course of the movie, especially when it becomes clear that the girl's salvation is necessary for the future of humanity rather than to act as a support for the message that the Pisces wants to convey and try to leg. This peculiarity, as Cuarón (the director) succeeds in making very clear, does not in itself mean supporting the insurrectionist position of the terrorists.

   

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   The movie, like others by the same filmmaker, succeeds without ever going overboard in making the spectator feel something viscerally as well as intellectually. Violence exists, but it never becomes complacent. One cannot avoid the spectrum of emotions staged thanks to the long shots; towards the conclusion, one is taken aback by how well-balanced and realistic it all feels.

   However, there's more. Nowadays, the majority of movies (and TV shows) that are popular at the time of their debut quickly fall into obscurity. Few things endure over time, and even fewer things end up being classics. Children of Men, which was hardly known when it came out but has since become a modern classic in its genre, is getting less and less relevant each year, which is not always a good thing. However, there isn't much to be happy about when a dystopian movie holds up remarkably well.

   Conclusion

   A movie I absolutely recommend if you haven't seen. The last shot of Kee holding her newborn child in a sea of fog as everything around her falls apart is beautiful and symbolic. In the promise of a future free of dystopia, fiction and reality collide. Our playgrounds are still occupied even as the denatality issue in the West becomes more and more serious. The future is there, increasingly entrusted to a small boat adrift.

   

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3. ›[Movie review] [Eng | Esp] Children of Men | A world without hope@jrjaime1371d

   Welcome dear internet travelers survivors of the disaster and thank you very much for making a temporary stop in my post, to be honest I do not know an exact reason to have seen this film, I just pass, that chance led me to enter the terrible world of "Children of Men" that poses a rather discouraging scenario in which children are conspicuous by their absence and people lost hope, although many times all is not lost. Without more to add, get ready to enter a world where no one wants to believe in tomorrow because we are about to begin.

   Bienvenidos queridos viajeros del internet sobrevivientes del desastre y muchas gracias por hacer una parada temporal en mi post, para serles honesto no conozco una razón exacta para haber visto este filme, simplemente paso, esa casualidad me llevo a adentrarme en el mundo terrible de “Children of Men” que plantea un escenario bastante desalentador en el cual los niños brillan por su ausencia y las personas perdieron la esperanza, aunque muchas veces no todo está perdido. Sin más que agregar prepárense para adentrarse en un mundo en donde nadie quiere creer en el mañana pues estamos por comenzar.

   
   

   

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   Children of Men was released in 2006, is based on the homonym written by P. D. James, was directed by Alfonso Cuarón and produced by Strike Entertainment, has a duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes. It is a story of suspense and drama, we are located in the future 2027, with humanity on the verge of extinction because for 18 years the birth of any child has not been recorded, an infertility of which the reason is unknown, the planet is in chaos with constant wars and conflicts. One of the few places that remains standing with a solid government is the United Kingdom, it is here where Theo Faron (Clive Owen) a man who lives a life in the bureaucracy, however everything will change when his former partner, now leader of a military group against the government and in favor of the rights of migrants contacts him to ask for a favor that could be the beginning of the resurgence of the species.

   Children of Men fue estrenada en 2006, se encuentra basada en la novela homónima escrita por P. D. James, fue dirigida por Alfonso Cuarón y producida por Strike Entertainment, cuenta con una duración de 1 hora y 49 minutos. Es una historia de suspenso y drama, se nos ubica en el 2027, con la humanidad a punto de la extinción debido a que desde hace 18 años no se registra el nacimiento de ningún niño, una infertilidad de la cual se desconoce razón, el planeta se encuentra en caos con constantes guerras y conflictos. Uno de los pocos sitios que se mantiene en pie con un gobierno sólido es el Reino Unido, es aquí donde Theo Faron (Clive Owen) un hombre que vive una vida metido en la burocracia, sin embargo todo cambiara cuando su ex pareja Julian (Julianne Moore), ahora líder de un grupo militar en contra del gobierno y en pro de los derechos de los migrantes lo contacta para pedirle un favor que podría ser el inicio del resurgimiento de la especie.

   

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   The soundtrack is very well achieved since it evokes different feelings such as: Intrigue, sadness, serenity, among others, being an element that helps the immersion in the film to be completely successful.

   La banda sonora se encuentra muy bien lograda puesto que la misma evoca sentimientos diferentes como: Intriga, tristeza, serenidad, entre otros, siendo un elemento que ayuda a que la inmersión en el filme sea completamente exitosa.

   
   

   

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   It focuses on posing a world submerged in chaos, where hope was lost and all that remains is misery in abundance, maintaining a context in which xenobia is the order of the day. I have to applaud how the film manages to show different scenarios that demonstrate in a diverse way what the life of different people is like in this hopeless world, thus leaving a good atmosphere that serves as a cornerstone for the message that handles the plot.

   Se enfoca en plantear un mundo sumergido en el caos, donde la esperanza se perdió y todo lo que queda es miseria en abundancia, manteniendo un contexto en el cual la xenobia está a la orden del día. He de aplaudir como la cinta logra mostrar diferentes escenarios que demuestran de forma diversa como es la vida de las diferentes personas en este mundo tan desesperanzador, dejando así una buena ambientación que funge como piedra angular para el mensaje que maneja la trama.

   
   

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   The main focus of the narrative is to propose a world in which there are no births being this a fact that has caused the collapse of many of the big cities, making the message it raises completely plausible, in turn works very well the concept of a new hope by showing as something that can give encouragement. In general, the plot has a good rhythm, quick but clear details are given that allow the understanding of both what is happening and a description of the different involved in the conflict. I have to point out that the development of the different events is well planned since they are built logically so that they feel congruent and not taken out of the sleeve. However, I would say that the most remarkable thing is the ending, it is ambiguous for a reason and that is that he wants the viewer to theorize according to his own position what was the outcome of everything in general, something that is quite applaudable.

   El principal enfoque de la narrativa es plantear un mundo en el que no hay nacimientos siendo este un hecho que ha provocado el colapso de muchas de las grandes ciudades, haciendo que el mensaje que plantea sea completamente plausible, a su vez trabaja muy bien el concepto de una nueva esperanza al mostrar como algo que puede dar aliento. En general, la trama lleva un buen ritmo, se van dando detalles rápidos pero claros que permiten la comprensión tanto de lo que está pasando como una descripción sobre los diferentes involucrados en el conflicto. He de acotar que el desarrollo de los diferentes acontecimientos se encuentra bien planteado puesto que se van construyendo de forma lógica para que se sientan congruentes y no sacados de la manga. Sin embargo, diría que lo más destacable es el final, es ambiguo por una razón y es que desea que sea el espectador el que teorice según su propia postura cual fue el desenlace de todo en general, algo que es bastante aplaudible.

   
   

   

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   The only one I will highlight above the rest is the protagonist, his suffering and apathy are completely understandable being that he even leaves that aside to do things for the woman he has not stopped loving, what makes him a remarkable character is that despite the things he does there are always small vestiges of his sadness, since it is not something that can be turned off, again, making it a fairly believable character with which it is easy to sympathize. Unfortunately this is the only one that has that level of characterization so remarkable, the rest of the characters only define a single particularity such as: Being radical, being support for another, being pregnant, being an old man, and so on, this is regrettable since it is assumed that the death of some of these should matter to the viewer but that is impossible to have a non-existent personality.

   Al único que destacaré por sobre el resto es al protagonista, su sufrimiento y apatía son completamente comprensibles siendo que incluso deja eso de lado para hacer cosas por la mujer que no ha dejado de amar, lo que lo hace un personaje destacable es que pese a las cosas que realiza siempre quedan pequeños vestigios de su tristeza, ya que no es algo que se pueda apagar, nuevamente, haciéndolo un personaje bastante creíble con el cual es fácil simpatizar. Desgraciadamente este es el único que tiene ese nivel de caracterización tan destacable, el resto de personajes solo los define una única particularidad como: Ser radicales, ser apoyo para otro, estar embarazada, ser un viejo, y así sucesivamente, esto es lamentable puesto que se supone que la muerte de algunos de estos debería importarle al espectador pero eso es imposible al tener una personalidad inexistente.

   
   

   

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   Children of Men is a film that shows an excellent dystopian world in which hope disappears with the passing of each day, however that level of excellence does not maintain it for its characters leaving individuals extremely flat and boring. All this leads it to deserve 4 stars out of 7, it is not something extraordinary but it has more positive things than negative, in addition, it is a wonderful film to reflect on the importance of children in society.

   Children of Men es una película que muestra un mundo distópico excelente en el que la esperanza desaparece con el pasar de cada día, sin embargo ese nivel de excelencia no lo mantiene para sus personajes dejando a individuos sumamente planos y aburridos. Todo ello lo lleva a merecer 4 estrellas de 7, no es algo extraordinario pero tiene más cosas positivas que negativas, además, es un filme maravilloso para reflexionar sobre la importancia de los niños en la sociedad.

   
   

   

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   Mis queridos viajeros hemos llegado al final de otra reseña, si fue de su gusto apreciaría mucho que diesen un voto positivo y que hiciesen uso del botón reblog, subo contenido de forma regular por lo que si no desean perdérselo los invito a que comiencen a seguirme para que estén al tanto de todas mis actualizaciones. Si desean que reseñe algo en concreto pueden dejarme la sugerencia en la caja de comentarios y con gusto le dedicaré una publicación en un futuro cercano. Sin más que agregar muchas gracias por haber leído, les mando un fuerte abrazo desde la distancia y les recuerdo que tienen la fuerza de su grandeza dándoles apoyo, espero que nos topemos de nuevo cuando decidan hacer otra parada temporal en otro de mis posts.

   
   

   

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   Todas las imágenes utilizadas para hacer este post que no tienen fuente fueron creadas y editadas parcial o totalmente por mi utilizando el programa Gimp, aquellas que no son de mi autoría tendrán al final su respectiva fuente.

   

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4. ›Children of Men || The sustainability of human life is at stake - reproduction has stopped!@cute-cactus1418d

   For some reason not yet understood, all pregnant women in the world have miscarried and reproduction is no longer taking place. Such an issue is a direct threat to the sustainability of human life and provides a new and different perspective on the apocalypse.

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   All this includes the not very contradictory plot of the film Children of Men, released in 2006. While watching the film, compared to some films about the end of humanity, the scenario feels more realistic and more likely to happen in the future.

   As a result of the proliferation of plastic waste and insufficient recycling, traces of the presence of plastics have begun to emerge even from the bodies of fish. We know that many foods contain genetically modified products. Such life-threatening changes that lead to new types of diseases may lead to a reality similar to the above scenario.

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   In this respect, I must say that I found the scenario in the film Children of Men more realistic than fictional. I also watched more carefully the more realistic film, which is about the work carried out on the end of humanity.

   Imagine if, for some unknown reason, human reproduction stopped. The end of humanity couldn't have a cleaner ending than that. The youngest person in the world is 18 years old and there has been no record of a pregnancy for 18 years.

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   Believing that God is punishing people in such a situation may be only one of the excuses put forward by those trying to create chaos. A scientific approach to the issue requires more reasons to be put forward, but none of them can agree exactly what the reason is. This means chaos all over the world.

   A miracle is a reality that appears in the most difficult times and can offer a solution. Kee (played by Clare-Hope Ashitey) is the heroine of this miracle in the film because she is the only woman to become pregnant after 18 years. Theo Faron (played by Clive Owen) is the male protagonist who tries to get Kee out of the country so that she can join the human project.

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   All this is done in the name of humanity. When you dedicate yourself to an idea, you can even risk death for that idea. I have seen this both in Children of Men and in other films where people fight for a cause.

   The sacredness of the struggle causes you to be more impressed while watching the film. As the clashes between the groups and the state soldiers continue at full speed, you get goosebumps in the scene where everyone suddenly sees the newborn child. Everyone suddenly stops the fighting because they don't want the miracle (the baby) to be harmed.

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   I can say that I liked the film Children of Men directed by Alfonso Cuarón with its simple plot and story revolving around the simple plot. If the story does not seem boring to you, I recommend you to watch the film. Clive Owen had the best performance in the film. He was successful in reflecting the values he believed in and showing what he could do for them.

   How many people can manage to hope until the last moment for a project that you don't know whether it is real or not yet, and finally risk losing their lives for their hope? Of course, the answer to the question is in the film, but what I really want to say is the reality of the saying "believing is half the success".

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5. ›CHILDREN OF MEN@filoso1538d

   To conceive life,

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   to protect peace

   Director Alfonso Cuaron does not use more complicated lines than necessary. Instead, he knows better than anyone the importance of visuals, which are more effective than language. In Children of Men, this characteristic is also evident.

   The background of the film illuminates the future British society in 2027, with a dystopian and gloomy atmosphere from the beginning to the end. Nevertheless, the immersion is doubled because of the presentness and realism that such a phenomenon is likely to occur someday. Globally, the fertility rate is falling and the working population is shrinking day by day, while the polarization is getting worse and only amplifying social turmoil. It is an aspect of modern society and a shame that any adult who can select the right information is aware of. If this state persists for several years or even decades, the bleak future in the film will lead to reality. certainly.

   So the director is paying attention to 'life'. To be precise, it is the birth and birth of the child often referred to as 'the future of all of us'. It may seem somewhat unrelated. It may be that we are distorting reality or accept that the leap is severe. However, towards the second half, he is persuaded without knowing it. And it is accompanied by feelings of fear and awe. Fear comes from the gloomy exterior of the future drawn so realistically, and awe from the purest and most mysterious beings that have blossomed in the midst of such chaos.

   In the movie, 'Despair came as the noise of the playground disappeared. It's very strange, a world without children's voices', Millium's lines are concise, but conversely, contain ultimate and connotation. For a moment, I imagined myself. A world without children. Words that immediately come to mind are things like lethargy, selection, confusion, and emotional destruction. Their laughter contains innocence and honesty closest to human nature, and like white noise, it must be a factor that enriches our lives to some extent. However, he does not envision an apocalyptic gray society in the absence of a small, mysterious creature called 'a child' for granted. Now, we must fear and fear the consequences of these modern social problems that are not true. Of course, the low fertility problem alone does not cause the entire society to collapse, but at least it is a sure fact that it acts as the biggest negative factor among the reasons for the end of mankind. If the people who will make up the society are not organized, the society will no longer exist. What is more frightening is that 'hope', which previously provided the source and chain energy for human evolution, disappears, and only 'desperation' encroaches on the entire planet. Violence and irrational selfishness begin from that moment.

   So, companion Theo realizes the value and importance of the last baby of mankind more deeply and clearly than anyone else. He sacrifices himself to protect because he knows what it means to protect that tiny little life, and the enormous impact it will bring to future generations, such as the huge butterfly effect that can change history. Although it is ironic that human dignity is expressed through sacrifice, Theo follows his convictions. And with his death, he finally meets the last hope of mankind, the 'Human Project'.

   Why is it that humans can no longer maintain complete purity in the process of becoming an adult? Perhaps, as an adult, Theo wanted to protect the most precious values ​​in human history, such as innocence, hope, love, peace, and solidarity, which come from the birth of a meaningful baby. So, the government, eschatological religious groups that believe in apocalypse, and uncontrollable terrorist groups, barricades from filthy people who insist on self-interest, and enable connection and bonding with parents, the most beautiful form of love. at the cost of his self-extinction.

   If you want to know where the peace of mankind comes from and the meaningful value of protecting such an existence,

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6. ›[Eng-Esp] My favorite underrated film : Children of men / Hijo de los hombres.@nbarrios671558d

   In 2006, Alfonso Cuaron released Children of men, which is a portrait of our society disguised as a futuristic trhiller, set in the United Kingdom.

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   In the year 2027, in a dystopian world human beings have lost the ability to procreate, the youngest person on earth, 18 years old, dies and the world falls into chaos.

   But a young pregnant woman appears and our anti-hero, a former activist, (whose son dies victim of a flu pandemic), turned bureaucrat, will have to protect at all costs the one who turns out to be the most important person in the world.

   Theo's ex-wife Julian, the leader of a militant group that defends the rights of immigrants, asks Theo for help in obtaining papers for a young woman named Kee. Upon obtaining the papers for Kee, the protagonist must accompany them on the journey, but they are ambushed by an armed group and Julian is killed.

   Kee confesses to Theo that she is pregnant and that Julian told her to trust only him, with the intention that he would deliver her to the Human Project, a scientific group in the Azores dedicated to curing infertility.

   Luke, a member of the group, becomes the new leader, but that night Theo discovers that Julian's death was staged so that Luke could take over as leader, that they would try to kill him in the morning and that the intentions with Kee's baby is to use it as a political tool to support the coming revolution.

   The filmmaker shows a film in which he explores two very current issues, especially at this time, such as war and immigration, as well as the classification and ordering of people in society.

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   The film features a particular St. Joseph and Mary. The former seeks redemption by helping the young girl who will bring new hope to men; the latter only wants her son to be born in freedom.

   The film conveys a quasi-documentary style, very palpable especially when the action takes place in Bexhill, a militant coastal town where they are overcrowded, it looks like a concentration camp full of immigrants.

   [Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjFHqohaHYU)

   The suffocating atmosphere is captured in the film very naturally, the story grows every moment and reminds us that our society is sick.

   The cast of this work is solid, a Clive Owen (Theo Faron), which transmits from apathy to absolute indignation is accompanied by Michael Caine (Jasper Palmer), a friend Theo, Chiwetel Eijofor (Luke), Julianne Moore (Julian Taylor) and Claire Hope whose character of Kee, puts the metaphorical touch to the crude reality of the story.

   With a very agile direction and story, very well acted with excellent sequence shots, (see the second video of the post) and an amazing use of sound, the film turned out to be a great public failure in 2006.

   Some call it one of the best movies of all time, but as fate would have it, that year also saw the release of A Night at the Museum, (a very funny but not so transcendent movie), which was more watched by the public.

   The cost of the film was US$ 76,000,000.00, and worldwide only collected the amount of US$ 69. 959. 751.00 approximately.

   

   Children of men is currently a cult movie and its message is very relevant in these times of pandemic and war.

   

   Spanish Version.

   En el año 2006, Alfonso Cuaron estrena Hijos de los hombres, el cual es un retrato de nuestra sociedad disfrazado de trhiller futurista, ambientado en el Reino Unido.

   /) Fuente

   En el año 2027, en un mundo distopico los seres humanos han perdido la capacidad de procrear, la persona más joven de la tierra, de 18 años, muere y el mundo cae en caos.

   Pero aparece una joven embarazada la cual nuestro antihéroe , un ex activista, (cuyo hijo muere victima de una pandemia de gripe), convertido en burócrata, tendrá que proteger a toda costa a la que resulta ser la persona más importante del mundo.

   Julian la ex esposa de Theo es lider de un grupo de miltantes que defiende los derechos de los inmigrantes, esta le pide ayuda a Theo para obtener los papeles de una joven llamada Kee. Al obtener los papeles para Kee el protagonista debe acompañarlas en el recorrido, pero son emboscados por un grupo armadao y Julian es asesinada.

   Kee le confiesa a Theo que está embarazada y que Julian le dijo que confiara sólo en él, con la intención que la entregara al Proyecto Humano, un grupo científico en los Azores dedicado a curar la infertilidad.

   Luke un integrante del grupo pasa a ser el nuevo líder, pero esa noche Theo descubre que la muerte de Julian fue preparada para que Luke pudiera tomar el control como líder, que lo intentaran matar en la mañana y que las intenciones con el bebé de Kee es la usarlo como una herramienta política para apoyar la revolución que se avecina.

   El cineasta muestra una pelicula en la que explora dos temas muy actuales, sobre todo en estos momentos, como son la guerra y la inmigración, así como la clasificación y ordenamiento de las personas en la sociedad.

   [Fuente](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VT2apoX90o)

   La pelicula presenta a unos particulares San José y María. El primero busca la redención por medio de la ayuda a la joven lo que traerá nueva esperanza a los hombres; la segunda lo único que desea es que su hijo nazca en libertad.

   El film transmite una realización cuasi documental, muy palpable sobre todo en el momento en que la acción se desarrolla en Bexhill, un pueblo costero militalizado donde son hacinados, parece un campo de concentración lleno de inmigrantes.

   [Fuente](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjFHqohaHYU)

   La atmósfera sofocante es plasmada en la pelicula con mucha naturalidad, la historia se crece cada momento y nos recuerda que nuestra sociedad está enferma.

   El reparto de esta obra es solido, un Clive Owen (Theo Faron), que transmite desde a apatía hasta indignación absoluta es acompañado por Michael Caine (Jasper Palmer), un amigo Theo, Chiwetel Eijofor (Luke), Julianne Moore ( Julian Taylor) y Claire Hope cuyo personaje de Kee, pone el toque metafórico a la cruda realidad del relato.

   Con una direccion y una historia muy ágil, muy bien actuada con excelentes planos secuencia, (vean el segundo video del post) y un asombroso uso del sonido, la pelicula resulto ser un gran fracaso de publico en el año 2006.

   Algunos la catalogan como una de las mejores peliculas de todos los tiempos, pero cosas del destino ese año tambien se estrena Una Noche en el Museo, (pelicula muy divertida pero no tan trascendente), la cual fue mas visionada por el público.

   El costo de la pelicula fue de US$ 76.000.000,00, y a nivel mundial sólo recaudo la cantidad de US$ 69. 959. 751,00 aproximadamente.

   

   Actualmente Hijo de los hombres es una pelicula de culto y su mensaje se encuentra muy vigente en estos tiempos de pandemia y guerra.

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7. ›Children of Men (film) : Amazing sets and cinematography@gooddream2433d

   I'm a little late to the party on this one seeing as how this film was released in 2006. It was on a number of lists of "greatest this , greatest that" but for some reason I never got around to it until I was mindlessly shopping Netflix late last night.

   Now perhaps "Amazing sets and cinematography" isn't a great lead in but I say that only because I am going to stray from the pack and say that I didn't really identify so much with the underlying story. There are plenty of dystopian-future films out there and in my mind anyway, this story wasn't really better than the others. If anything, i found it to be overly vague.

   As always I do my best to not have spoilers but I may slip up here and there so if you want to go in blind maybe just skip this

   source

   The year is 2027 and basically the entire world sucks now. The United Kingdom is presented as being the only nation left on the planet with some semblance of order and society. Because of this all the rest of the world is attempting to "break in" and Homeland Security has to work overtime to stop them. In the opening sequences we are introduced to how much of a police state England has become as we see mobile holding cells that contain all the refugees awaiting deportation (or worse.)

   source

   The main crisis facing the U.K. and the world is that the fertility rate among humans has been driven to zero and no one knows why. There are no children anywhere and the world is in the process of mourning the death of the youngest citizen on the planet, who was murdered at 18 years of age.

   As mentioned before, the story is a bit convoluted as Theo Faron (Clive Owen) ends up being drawn into serving as a hero of sorts and while it constantly remains that the police state is the enemy, new enemies become friends and friends become enemies over and over. I can't really figure out what they are fighting for.

   However, the fact that the story is a bit convoluted takes second fiddle to the absolutely beautiful portrayal of the future that director Alfonso Cuarón has provided for us.

   [source](https://grist.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/children_of_men.jpg?w=548&h=265)

   Rather than have absurd futuristic outfits and dubious fashion choices adopted by most futuristic films (I'm looking at you Hunger Games!), we are presented basically with the world that we currently live in, just more dreary and with a few adaptations such as something that really made me giggle, motorized rickshaws serving as taxis in metropolitan England.

   [source](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dK6Jcm3Qhz0/UIvqCYUD-0I/AAAAAAAABlo/fmIYg5oUiM8/s1600/Screen+Shot+5+CHILDREN+OF+MEN.png) _{it's humorous to me because this is what Thailand uses for taxis now}

   About 30-40 minutes into the film it becomes a fast-paced action (sorta) movie in that our hero Theo is constantly being pursued and unlike many of Clive Owen's other roles, he is not a martial-artist bad-ass in this either. He is surprisingly, quite a normal person in relation to fighting / driving/ etc.

   The action doesn't let up and at several points in the fast pace we are presented with extremely long sequences of pursuit that is all done in one continuous take using only a single trailing camera. This has the desired effect and at one point, some wayward blood ends up on the lens and the scene continues anyway - this was almost certainly not intentional but it kind of adds an element of "oh my god, are we still on the same take??"

   source _{See those red spots? They stay there for a long time!}

   After watching the scene and how complex the multitude of things that are going on are, it is easy to understand how even if the director was a little unhappy about the dots, that he would have decided to move on anyway... honestly, even if you don't watch the entire movie you really should see this one scene. It is more than 6 minutes long and according to Cuarón it took 14 days to prepare for that one scene and nearly 5 hours to re-shoot it. In that regard it is kind of understandable about how a little stray blood might have to be acceptable.

   _{from the official [Movieclips](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCjFFoX1un-j7ni4B6HJ3Q) channel}

   I expect to catch some flack for this but the world would be a boring place if we all thought the same: I don't think the story in this film is particularly compelling. I didn't find that part of the movie very interesting and I don't think the plot is a good reason to watch this. However, the extremely inventive direction, action choreography, and just stunning settings (which actually were filmed in famous locations in London - no idea how they worked that out) make this film a truly unique experience - especially the several very long, single-shot camera sequences.

   I've never seen a movie filmed like this before and that is what makes the experience so unique so I believe you should see it because visually speaking, i bet you've never seen something like this before either. It has a realism to it that other action films simply don't possess and honestly if it did feature the impossibilities that we constantly see in heroes in a multitude of other films, it wouldn't be nearly as good.

   My overall rating?

   

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8. ›Critica a Children of Men (2006)@shadowmyst2873d

   Poster oficial de la pelicula

   Mucho tiempo ha pasado desde la última vez que vi está película publicada en el 2006, la primera vez que la vi se me hizo un film con un guion muy bueno y ahora que la volví a ver, sigue siendo de mis favoritas.

   De todos los filmes, videojuegos y/o libros con historias apocalípticas, puedo llegar a creer que la que nos narra Children of Men es la más cerca de la realidad y menos fantasiosa. Una historia que nos dice que la humanidad es infértil, la persona más joven tiene 18 años y acaba de ser apuñalado en una pelea. ¿Te puedes imaginar un panorama donde la humanidad poco a poco se va acabando?

   Pero la historia nos narra (y buscando no entrar en spoiler) sobre una chica que termina embarazada, el primer bebe en 18 años y nuestro protagonista ahora tendrá el deber de proteger a esta chica y llevarla a una zona donde no quieran usar a este próximo infante como un símbolo religioso, bélico y/o político, ya que al ser la “nueva esperanza” de la humanidad muchos buscan usar esto para su propio fin.

   La película nos pone en el suspenso y panorama desde el principio sobre todo por el manejo de la cámara que, en vez de ser diferentes tomas o escenas, pareciera que fuera otra persona invisible siguiendo a los personajes de la misma, volviendo que seamos parte de la situación e impactando a nosotros como espectadores en cada escena.

   Guerras entre soldados y rebeldes por diferentes cuestiones, refugiados en busca de comida, asesinatos a la vuelta de la esquina, personajes ayudando al protagonista o intentando matarlo es lo que nos acompaña en todo momento no dejando que nos despeguemos.

   Valoración

   Aun así, aunque desde mi punto personal es una película fantástica, de esas películas con una producción bien hecha y un guion bien establecido, además que contó con muy buenas críticas y esta con buena calificación en Rotten Tomatoes de 92%, esta película no pudo recuperar su inversión, pues tuvo un presupuesto estimado de 76 millones de dólares y solo pudo recaudar 70 millones para el final de su estancia en cartelera. Una lástima para el buen trabajo que hizo Alfonso Cuarón como director y guionista.

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   Si llegas a tener tiempo un fin de semana, te recomiendo esta película que podrás disfrutar y en caso de que ya la has visto me gustaría saber tus comentarios

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9. ›Daily Movie Recommendation: Children of Men (2006),Genre- Sci-Fi@themovieplace3249d

   

   Hello again dear friends and steemians today I selected the movie Children of Men (2006) for the daily movie recommendation which is directed by Alfonso Cuarón which is known for several films like Great Expectations (1998),Y Tu Mamá También (2001),Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004),Gravity (2013). Is a director that makes movies less often but it's better like this because he managed to make very good movies of which I have seen Great Expectations (1998),Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004),Gravity (2013) but I also want to see the other movies also because so far they have all been very good. Let's get started and see why I liked this movie and I'll explain a few things about it.

   

   First of all I really liked the idea of the movie being an original one and a frightening one if we think that it could happen and in short it is about a chaotic world in the year 2027 in which women have become infertile and probably not everyone will love this movie because it is about immigration also but give it a chance.

   

   The scene above is one without cuts and lasts more than 4 minutes in which there are also some good scenes of action and it's another thing I liked about this movie.

   

   The film conveys many feelings of sadness and hope which are shown in some scenes for the viewer who gets to sympathize with the main character which is Theo Faron(Clive Owen). In conclusion Children of Men is a visually stunning movie with a unique idea despite the fact that many people criticize it, I really liked it and I hope you like it too. I recommend this movie to everyone and I'm curious about your opinions , also don't forget to request the movie genre which you like to be recommended for tomorrow.

   My rating 8/10

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10. ›Films to Watch Before You Die #22: Children of Men by Alfonso Cuarón@namiks3277d

    

    There's something deeply unsettling about Children of Men, and I've never really been able to pick individual parts of the film that make me feel so uncomfortable watching it; it appears to be the entire film itself that just stands out so excellently.

    There's perfection in the way that Children of Men successfully displays the horrifying ways we treat each other, whether they are the people you walk by every day or unfortunate people that have fled their homes in search of a better life, well, or what they had assumed would be a better life elsewhere.

    Humanity is beginning to crumble due to an unknown phenomenon that has caused women across the world to lose the ability to have children; you'd assume that would be the biggest threat to humanity, but it is ultimately humanity themselves that further pushes society down and into war and chaos.

    Theo Faron (Clive Owen) turns to activism as he falls into the path of one woman: an immigrant that is pregnant. It's not all positive, though. He must keep her safe from the threats of those who want to kill or manipulate her. She's both a serious target if discovered, and the cure to the depressive state of society torn by war and segregation.

    Our protagonist is far from a hero, though. Most of the time we are observing his attempts to simply not die; struggling to keep his head down and avoiding the raining of bullets around him. He's just another civilian caught up in the fight, after all.

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