Children of Men

The year is 2027 in Dystopian, England. Most nations have collapsed and refugees flock to England, the only government that is still intact, though these illegals are rounded up and deported. The youngest person in the world just died and all females are infertile. That is until Theo (Clive Owens) discovers Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), a pregnant woman, and attempts to help her escape the chaos of gunfire and warfare to a safe haven ship.

The fluid movement of the Oners and the point of view shots made me feel as though I was part of the action. Noise from dogs barking, government ads, traffic and a continuous stream of news provide for a totalitarian city soundscape. A fusion of classical, hip-hop, pop, and rock music help create a unique and diverse score while the bleak colors perfectly matched the setting, where the world is literally falling apart and England is barely holding on. Yet, the theme of the film is hope, and I did become more hopeful as the film progressed. I believe Alfonso Cuarón very much did succeed in using the elements to set the tone of the film, and I thoroughly enjoyed this piece of art.