Children Of Men is a griping post apocalyptic story. Clive and Julianne seem to be the final stand in whats left of humanity. The world has turned a desolate and hopeless fight between bandit groups and a corrupt and violent government faction. It handles some of the best cinematography I've ever seen. Although I'd seen the movie once before, it's been long enough that I forgot how much I liked it.
The dark undertones of the entire film, and the gritty feel of almost every visual is stunning. It seems almost impossible that it's live footage. The colorlessness is almost vibrant in a way. Every object seems to stand out as if highlighted. The surreal lifeless world absolutely rockets an already interesting story into a wholeheartedly engrossing adventure from start to finish. The tracking shots thrown in through out create massive senses of movement, bringing us further into the story. The camera is treated almost as a character in the film (blood flying onto the lens etc...). We follow Julianne and Clive almost as a third member of a group only we are aware of. The senses of hope and hopelessness for the future are soon as much a burden of the characters as it is of the viewers. It hits somewhere not far from home.
Everything seems to be working for this movie. The score works wonders for scenes, and the soundscape is phenomenal. The explosions and gun fire suck you into the story as well as anything else. That's what truly makes this film a classic for me. It's engrossing. Every element is intended to bring you further into the movie not only as a viewer, but as a part of the story. With Children Of Men, you half watch, and half do.
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