Children of Men (2006)

Probable Score

Not Enough Info

Your Score

(0 - 100)

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have become somehow infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.

More Information and Actions

Cast and Information

Directed By: Alfonso Cuarón

Written By: Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Fergus, Timothy J. Sexton, P.D. James

Starring: Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Peter Mullan, Danny Huston, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Pam Ferris, Charlie Hunnam, Jacek Koman, Ed Westwick, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Oana Pellea

Genres: Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller

Country: Japan, UK, USA

Where to Stream

Invalid Trailer

Ratings

Collections

Stats

Loading...
loading

Children of Men belongs to 139 collections

1. 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (collaborative: moderated by kozan26 - 234 stars)

2. IMDB Top 250 (collaborative: moderated by ppinocchio - 123 stars)

3. Favorite Film of Every Criticker Member (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 95 stars)

4. Existential films (collaborative: moderated by frederic_g54 - 55 stars)

5. boobs (collaborative: moderated by Pickpocket - 51 stars)

6. 21st Century Top 250 (collaborative: moderated by dardan - 49 stars)

7. Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time (public: Ross - 36 stars)

8. Dystopia (collaborative: moderated by Nouilles - 29 stars)

9. Passed the Bechdel Test (collaborative: moderated by geohawk - 29 stars)

10. IMDb Top 250 Complete (collaborative: moderated by Jorg - 23 stars)

11. 100 Movies to See Before You Die: The Modern Classics (collaborative - 22 stars)

12. Academy Award - Oscar - ALL Best Picture, Directing, Acting & Screenplay Nominees (collaborative - 22 stars)

13. Based on a Book (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 21 stars)

14. The 100 Greatest Sci-Fi Movies (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 19 stars)

15. They Shoot Pictures' Recommended Viewing (collaborative: moderated by Cinephile - 19 stars)

16. Hard Sci-fi (collaborative - 18 stars)

17. Humanity and the Natural World (collaborative: moderated by paulofilmo - 18 stars)

18. Best of criticker: Drama (collaborative: moderated by avgcrtckr - 18 stars)

19. Intellectual Sci-Fi (collaborative: moderated by BeeDub - 17 stars)

20. Edgar Wright 1000 Favorite Movies (Aug 2016) (collaborative: moderated by Aron Ericson - 17 stars)

21. Christmas (collaborative: moderated by td888 - 16 stars)

22. Best film of top directors (collaborative: moderated by avgcrtckr - 15 stars)

23. 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die (collaborative: moderated by von krogh - 15 stars)

24. They Shoot Pictures 1,000 Greatest Films (2020 revision) (public: djross - 14 stars)

25. Films available in HD (collaborative: moderated by kubricksucks - 13 stars)

26. Doubling The Canon (collaborative - 13 stars)

27. Future (collaborative: moderated by djross - 12 stars)

28. Best of criticker: Sci-fi (collaborative: moderated by avgcrtckr - 11 stars)

29. Cinema Discusso Yearly Consensus (2008) (public: PeaceAnarchy - 10 stars)

30. Best of criticker: Suspense / Thriller (collaborative: moderated by avgcrtckr - 9 stars)

31. Based On Novel (collaborative: moderated by tathiel - 7 stars)

32. Skandies (collaborative: moderated by toro913 - 7 stars)

33. Big-time Hollywood science fiction (public: djross - 7 stars)

34. TSPDT 21st Century's Top 250 Most Acclaimed Films (2010) (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 6 stars)

35. TSPDT 21st Century's Top 250 Most Acclaimed Films (2012) (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 6 stars)

36. Great Long Takes (collaborative: moderated by PerryStroika - 6 stars)

37. Ekşi Sinema "Alternatif" Top 250 (collaborative - 6 stars)

38. London (collaborative: moderated by djross - 5 stars)

39. They Shoot Pictures: Top 100 Films of the 21st Century (collaborative: moderated by CCLZA - 5 stars)

40. Times Online: The 100 Best Films of the Decade (collaborative: moderated by hristos - 5 stars)

41. Cinemag's 100 Greatest Movies of the '00s (collaborative: moderated by hristos - 5 stars)

42. List: Empire's 301 Greatest Movies of All Time (collaborative: moderated by KasperL - 5 stars)

43. Books by Women that were made into Movies (collaborative: moderated by Dunstan-xxx - 5 stars)

44. The AV Club Best Films of the '00s (public: TychoCelchuu - 5 stars)

45. Top 3000 movies with the most votes on IMDb (public: fanfic - 5 stars)

46. Near future (collaborative: moderated by djross - 4 stars)

47. Slant Magazine's Best of the Aughts (collaborative: moderated by theficionado - 4 stars)

48. Wikipedia's list of dystopian films (collaborative: moderated by ND Geek - 4 stars)

49. Over 10000 ratings on Criticker (collaborative: moderated by peyrin - 4 stars)

50. Movies That Kick Ass! (collaborative: moderated by sean_e_b - 3 stars)

51. American Cinematographer's 50 best potographed films 1998-2008 (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 3 stars)

52. 501 Movie Directors (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 3 stars)

53. Roger Ebert's 4-Star Movies (collaborative: moderated by KirkJiggler - 3 stars)

54. Masters of Light: Modern Cinematography (collaborative: moderated by DeadFox - 3 stars)

55. Movie Night (public: cesargm - 3 stars)

56. Top 1000 movies with the most votes on IMDb (public: fanfic - 3 stars)

57. TSPDT 21st Century's Top 250 Most Acclaimed Films (2011) (collaborative: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 2 stars)

58. Top 2000 movies with the most votes on IMDb (public: fanfic - 2 stars)

59. my DVDs (collaborative: moderated by Jeb - 1 star)

60. Roger Ebert's Top 10 Films of 2006 (collaborative - 1 star)

61. Pregnancy (collaborative: moderated by Ununnilium - 1 star)

62. List: Empire's masterpiece picks (collaborative: moderated by KasperL - 1 star)

63. Sound Design (collaborative: moderated by paulofilmo - 1 star)

64. Great Science Fiction Films (collaborative: moderated by PerryStroika - 1 star)

65. Best of criticker: Adventure (collaborative: moderated by avgcrtckr - 1 star)

66. Tom & Bitches' Infinite Watchlist (collaborative - 1 star)

67. film puanlamalarım (collaborative - 1 star)

68. BBC's The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films (collaborative: moderated by jeff_h - 1 star)

69. aflickering searches for new capital F favorites (collaborative: moderated by AFlickering - 1 star)

70. Film Comment Best 50 Films of 2006 (public: djross - 1 star)

71. IMDb Top 250 (2 years) (public: sianaa - 1 star)

72. Timeout 100 Best Sci-Fi Movies (public: Ozancan - 1 star)

73. Ölmeden Önce İzlenesi (public: Ozancan - 1 star)

74. Göz Nuru (public: Ozancan - 1 star)

75. Cult classic SF for my wife (public: Temptershell - 1 star)

76. saturn award nomination or win (collaborative: moderated by Luna6ix)

77. 79th Academy Awards: Nominated (collaborative: moderated by chemical404)

78. Infertility (collaborative: moderated by geohawk)

79. Child birth (collaborative: moderated by geohawk)

80. Great Films of the New Millenium (collaborative: moderated by PerryStroika)

81. Criticker Users' Top Films Since 1986 (collaborative: moderated by mwgerb)

82. Emmanuel Lubezki (collaborative: moderated by joseywales)

83. Best of criticker: 2006 (collaborative: moderated by avgcrtckr)

84. Ongoing list of under rated films (collaborative: moderated by JSchlansky)

85. Mind blowing collection (collaborative: moderated by hakkanarejo)

86. Silence (collaborative: moderated by moosemoose)

87. noike/caffes Topp 100 filmer! (collaborative: moderated by Aron Ericson)

88. Ratings (collaborative: moderated by cheapthrills)

89. TSPDT Top 150 Most Acclaimed Films of the 21st Century (2017) (collaborative: moderated by arrow-s)

90. Metacritic's 25 BEST FILM DIRECTORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY: Their top film (collaborative: moderated by avgcrtckr)

91. Features on religious themes (collaborative: moderated by PerryStroika)

92. Sonhos Públicos (collaborative: moderated by pmpfe)

93. Available on Divicast (collaborative: moderated by Dunstan-xxx)

94. nminichino DVD collection (public: nminichino)

95. Movies I Saw in Theaters (public: theficionado)

96. My DVDs/Blu-rays, for better or worse (public: Actionberg)

97. Favorites of Each Year (public: Actionberg)

98. Luna6ix's DVDs (public: Luna6ix)

99. Reed's DVDs (public: BrotherReed)

100. SirStuckey's Blu-Ray Collection (public: SirStuckey)

101. My films (public: Ross)

102. My DVDs (public: Kavu)

103. References (public: CarsonWid)

104. My DVD Collection (public: LesterGroans)

105. to watch [TG] (public: teckgecko)

106. My DVD Collection (public: balseiros)

107. Favorites: Highly recommended (public: KasperL)

108. Owned Films (public: TheSaberfool)

109. 2006: Year in Review (public: polanski28)

110. Filmspotting Ratings Project: Week 26 (public: PeaceAnarchy)

111. BF-2000 (public: caffe)

112. My Home Video Library (public: joseywales)

113. Owned (public: ribcage)

114. Movies to See: Drama (public: Lord Moe)

115. Movies I Own (public: Farzan)

116. The best films ever made in terms of sheer quality (public: JSchlansky)

117. Best long single takes (public: JSchlansky)

118. Films I watched in 2010 (public: jal90)

119. Watch candidates (public: brysky)

120. Cult Movies (public: Mikix)

121. Unseen (public: Walser14)

122. Bilimkurgu Mucizeleri (public: Ozancan)

123. P. Watched List (public: nnraiden)

124. My Movie Collection (public: elhenzo)

125. REWATCH (public: AFlickering)

126. Best Film of Each Year of My Life (public: kendell)

127. Mr. Hallenbeck's Blu-Ray Wishlist (public: MrHallenbeck)

128. Science Fiction and Fantasy Society (public: BurakOzturk)

129. Anna BNW (public: Ceekay19)

130. Top 25 Movies (public: juntakinte99)

131. Is it as great as I remember? Rewatch just in case (public: TrueAgus)

132. C-2000 (public: cantahta)

133. 20 21st (public: juntakinte99)

134. Watchlist (public: ashot)

135. Top 100 (public: juntakinte99)

136. My ratings (public: tpbradbury)

137. Massive Plot Twist (public: hassanjwr6)

138. must watch (public: gintokidai)

139. Bary (public: Jobs-Bronson)

Browse the full list of collections

Show:

All Ratings | With Reviews

Order by:

TCI | Percentile | Date Rated | # Stars (Reviews)

Stars	User	Rating
18	filmfreak88	90 _96th
Vividly realistic, atmospherically tense, visually absorbing, emotionally gut-wrenching, and uncommonly involving futuristic dystopian film that eerily mirrors our current society with all its injustices and inhumanity. Alfonso Cuarón's magnum opus and one that will be remembered as one of the best of its decade. A masterpiece through and through.
10	juntakinte99	100 _97th
At times I wish the picture didn't have such virtuoso camerawork, as those visuals can take away from Cuaron's intellectual and visceral adaptation. By heightening our modern-day extremism, economic inequality, and environmental collapse he's created the best science fiction dystopia ever put to film. And the personal arc is profound, with the hero starting as an alcoholic and ending as a man who uses a liquor bottle to save humanity. One of my Top 10 films ever & worthy of all the praise.
8	MartinTeller	81 _69th
What Cuaron does perfectly here is bring the dystopian near-future to life. You could study certain scenes for hours and continue to pick out revealing tidbits. There's also some elaborate camerawork, decent enough acting, and a few surprises. Overall I liked it, but I wasn't all THAT impressed. The story was neither as moving nor thought-provoking as it could have been. Too much of it was action scenes and chase scenes. Also the whole "HOMELAND SECURITY" thing made me roll my eyes.
7	Mentaculus	100 _99th
Although the year depicted is 2027, Cuarón seems to have jumped the gun - the film's complacency and consumerism, fatality and nihilism, terrorism and nationalism, fits all-too snugly into the (a)moral fiber of 2017. The film's unrelenting anxiety gives it both urgency and, strangely, authenticity. The film's future is Now, and it hurts.
7	RealMacgyver	100 _99th
Harsh, brutal, extremely well made and not all that far fetched. Well, humanity becoming infertile maybe but there's adverts on the radio NOW about hiring illegal immigrants. Good old EU... Anyway, some of the cinematography in this is just STUNNING. The one continuous shot about 25 minutes in to the movie....I can't work out how they did it. Gonna have to buy the DVD just to find that out. Michael Caine is fantastic in this, as is the rest of the cast. The futuristic tech is subtle and
7	b4con	98 _99th
Sometimes there will be an asinine argument about whether or not popular entertainment can be artistically authentic anymore, either formally or aesthetically. Children of Men succeeds at all of that, primarily because every single thing about it is emotional. The way it is shot (beautifully immersive), the focus on and perspective of Theo (empathic) and the story that is told (inviting to an ethics dialogue).
6	Anselmi86	96 _96th
One of the most incredible and heart-stopping movies of the decade. Captures an apocalyptic world better than any other film, due to its incredible technical achievements. The art direction crosses Bagdhad with Times Square, and the cinematography gets so personal its unlike anything I've ever seen. Clive Owen gives his most human and heartfelt performance to date. With this film, Alfonso Cuaron has positioned himself among the world's most talented directors.
5	jimmynmu	74 _66th
Stunning action sequences and great direction in general. The acting was mixed, Owen and Caine were excellent but many key roles in the film were either mediocre or even rather poor. One of the important parts of the film was the setting, although I've seen so much of totalitarian societies like this that the setting didn't feel fresh or exciting at all. The largest flaw is that I think Cuarón could've been a little braver and explored more with his film.
5	plaugher	85 _90th
Cuaron's uninterrupted shot in Bexhill is among the most magnificently-filmed scenes of the last 20 years. Excellent cinematography, gripping plot, solid performances.
5	Luna6ix	88 _95th
This movie is fantastic, unfortounately somebody decided to include Julianne Moore and she does dissapoint, provided the right actors were included and a few tweaks to the writing this would be up there with the best movies of all time.
5	SirStuckey	95 _97th
Children of Men is a happy fantasy world for people who hate seeing so many pictures of their friends' babies on social media.
5	KramYessev	85 _96th
I find it hard to believe that someone could not appreciate this. I could talk about this film for hours. Simply put: "Children of Men" is a masterpiece, a term I rarely use, and the film will be remembered for years to come. You would only have to see the two long take sequences to acknowledge its quality and Alfonso Cuarón's sheer talent as a director.
5	Leonardis	95 _85th
I was very impressed. I can't really say anything is wrong with this movie. It's 100% haunting and apocalyptic. Curon is a very effect director and writer. Fantasy or not, this felt very real to me. It also has a few great performances and suspense. Underrated and for sure worth watching.
4	doctor7	85 _83rd
The opening relationship rekindling between Clive Own and Julianne Moore feels like it moves too quickly so I think there was some editing there. Aside from that this movie is amazing. The soundtrack is brilliant and the camera work in fantastic, the final battle scene is astoundingly shot. A great film without a doubt.
4	CCLZA	90 _95th
Haunting sci-fi tale on the nature of mankind. This film will excite you, thrill you, touch you and make you think. The visuals are earth-shattering.
4	supergloo	2 _5th
"Hey, Mr. Tall, Dark & Brooding-Leading Man, only you can help us get Joanne Shmo-anne outta this God-awful dystopia and into the beautiful and mythical XYZ Zone!" Jeez--WHO CARES?? Hasn't this story--or a variation on it--been done a million times already? A triumph of in-your-face style over content.
4	Ytadel	8 _93rd
This is what post-apocalyptic (pre-apocalyptic?) sci-fi is all about, son! The star of the show is Alfonso Cuaron's directing and the sensational cinematography and camerawork. I'm usually one to get off on script more than anything else, but the long shots made me shoot jizz all over the aisles of the theater.
4	auritech	55 _45th
With flawless direction and amazing cinematography, the thing that lets this film down is an incredibly bland, typical story progression underneath its interesting premise. The acting is really also nothing to write home about; the most important actress in the film is actually pretty bad. The ambiguities in the story are almost too overwhelming, and the present day political message has become an almost too-often occurrence in films today. Definitely worth watching, but vastly overrated.
4	Tripwyre	98 _99th
Magnificent. This movie operates at a level so far beyond most everything you see these days -- you simply can't take your eyes off it. It's technically stunning, proficiently acted, and oh-so tense. The movie's concept seems laughable at first until it smacks you across the face with just how dire a situation it is -- you really feel the weight of every death with life in a vacuum. The Long Take through war-torn streets is legendary, rivaled only by Atonement's Dunkirk shot. SEE THIS MOVIE.
4	theficionado	100 _97th
Cuaron trains his literally unblinking eye -- those fucking tracking shots! -- on the carnage fostered by war, nationalism, and our basest, most self-preservative tendencies and rejects the nihilism of our age, suggesting that even in the bleakest dystopian wasteland hope will never die so long as Tomorrow -- the possibility of grace and absolution -- exists.
4	KasperL	95 _98th
If you want some of the most epic one-take action sequences ever put to screen, simply give Mr. Lubezki a call. I'm not really a fan of the novel, and the ending of the film has some problems, but the masterful execution makes the not insubstantial shortcomings of the script seem almost negligible, and the attention to detail in the world-building by Cuarón and Co. makes their dystopian vision one of the most accomplished science fiction films of all time.
4	XakkMaster	99 _98th
A tense and frustrating sci-fi film that presents a lot of questions about the future and challenges today's world - COM is one for the discussion table. The women of the world have become infertile and the search for a remedy drives people mad in a world at war. Not only is this one of the most tense and fiercly acted films of the past 10 years, there is also incredible camera work; namely one unforgettable scene that goes over 5 minutes without a cut or stopage in filming.
4	omgfridge	9 _92nd
Due to many hours of playing Fallout, I am a sucker for this stuff. I'm not biased in saying though that this was a great movie. Caine gives a great supporting act but Owen blew everyone else away. The camera work and action sequences were another high point. I'll probably re-watch it very soon as I just enjoyed it that much.
4	hellboy76	95 _99th
I remember being very impressed with Cuaron with Harry Potter 3 (he shaped the visuals for all the movies after it) and I was stunned with what he did here. The most convincing post apocalyptic look a film has ever had and one of the most visually impressive films ever made especially all the insanely long single take shots.
4	goremeat	79 _69th
I liked it. The ostensibly matter-of-fact view on the totalitarian regime is thin and transparently didactic, but there are some seriously good scenes that make up for it. Some was a bit rich, but understandable in the world created. I was left feeling that the rather original and interesting premise was let down by too many attempts at profundity with mediocre execution. Action scenes and sound design is great though.
3	vincente	91 _95th
null
3	terrymac	84 _92nd
Very good, tight thriller. The setting is a particular strong point, the director bringing a believably grim future to the screen.
3	BattleToad	95 _97th
Because there are so many things to praise about the film, I will simply pick my favorites. The cinematography, often comprised of extremely long takes, brings you into the intensity, increasing the thrills. The story is unique and captivating, and the acting could not have been better by the leads. The mix of action, drama, and a surprising amount of comedy thanks to Michael Caine, make Children of Men a must see. Awesome!
3	lrampartl	64 _52nd
Decent but not great action movie about the TERRIBLE FUTURE. Some really amazing action sequences really click, but parts of the plot are a bit lazy, but I really dig the imagery and the message the movie tries to get across. Also, "Homeland Security".
3	renatoromero	100 _95th
Best movie of the decade. The most stunning, breathaking sequences of recent times allied with a powerfull script and some great acting resulted in one of the most daring and unforgettable films made in modern days. Cuaron's accomplishment is undeniable, and keeps me wondering what is it he's gonna bring us next. Pure genius.
3	Alex Watkins	5 _91st
With each passing day, feels more and more like the single most important film of the 2000s.
3	AFlickering	3 _38th
i should trust teenage me more, that wide-eyed whippersnapper wasn't so bad. the people who think this has aged well probably don't play video games. hell, half life 2 actually came out before this. AZKABAN forever the best cuaron.
3	Skenkere	94 _98th
Fairly straightforward plot, but the acting, direction and cinematography set this miles above most movies. The camerawork is mindblowing, and Cuaron gives the entire movie a tense feel without making anything too over the top. It feels real, it feels visceral, and because of this, it can overcome its somewhat cliche plot to feel moving as well.
3	Grit	94 _99th
Thought provoking and surprisingly profound cinematic triumph displaying an apocalyptic nation in unparalleled depth. Thanks to some excellent direction Children of Men provides long smoothly flowing action scenes, further intensifying the rapid build of tension in a mysterious yet sometimes disturbingly familiar environment. Packing old school subtlety and modern action almost indistinguishably, it provides a fascinating viewing which always leaves the viewer pondering. Amazing.
3	saucyjack	91 _92nd
Excellent sci-fi and one of the best of this new century. Boiled down, this is the Blade Runner for our times.
3	BillyShears	75 _65th
I'm not one to cum all over the place when someone does an uninterrupted tracking shot, and I'm still not. LOLOL
3	alanstrang	92 _97th
deeply affecting, beautifully shot and played.
3	moraesfelipe	84 _90th
Wonderful piece of sci-fi movie, filled up with outstanding non-stop action scenes and a nice script, based on a story written by P.D. James.
3	Giuseppe	73 _51st
This is a strange movie for me, because while I admit it's a good movie, with good acting and brilliant camerawork, it left me largely uninterested in the story or the characters. It's rare that I watch a movie that I recognize as a very good piece of film-making and yet it overwhelms me with a sense of sheer indifference to it. There was one scene, near the end, that truly moved me and yet, despite this and all of its artistic accomplishments, I can't bring myself to rate it higher.
3	Stripy	87 _82nd
I quite enjoyed this one - kind of made me wonder. Have to say some things could have been made better(not the directing, I absolutely loved some shots from Bexhill, when the uprising is happening), but I don't remember the last movie that gave me chills.
3	brentholomew	90 _84th
as good as an apocalyptic film can get. ignore all of the pointless parallels to jesus' birth that are cited in reviews and see it if you have not.
3	birdwinboy	100 _95th
One of the best directions of the decade
3	Tjekhov	90 _96th
Long take aesthetics' that'll make your heart bleed.
3	Hofschneider	97 _98th
It always feels like this world Cuaron and his DOP paint is just around the corner.
3	The Pirate	90 _92nd
Word's aren't enough to describe it. You have to see it to feel it's power.
3	redflag	98 _93rd
Grim prophecy. Tomorrow is today. No future, but fight on. "We don't care what flag you're waving."
3	pineapple	100 _95th
A masterpiece. The perfect soundtrack, the perfect cast, arguably the best cinematography of any movie yet made. It's impossible to not be sucked completely into this movie, made uncomfortably aware of the inhuman tragedies befallen the characters portrayed.
2	Boyd Crowder	84 _78th
Totally convincing vision of dystopia - the cinematography is simply stunning. One of the best movies of 06, no question
2	Enz	92 _94th
The atmosphere is spectacular, and it really drags the viewer into it. The cinematography was exciting and fast paced, the action was constant and tense, and I feel as though it only really lacked in the acting department. For being a science-fiction movie, it had a surprisingly strong sense of realism.
2	coffee	91 _95th
Awesome movie. Definitely a "must see".
2	insane	78 _96th
Interesting topic. It made me recall "28 weeks later" in a way...
2	HalfJapanese	90 _90th
Dystopia movies are like their own genre to me, and this is one of the best. A beautiful and highly memorable film.
2	christiaanb	87 _91st
This is the second time I saw this movie and again I must say I'm impressed. The director finds a perfect balance between suspense and social criticism, at once succeeding in catching all the action while at the same time unveiling the desperate social conditions in a seemingly nonchalant way. Clive Owen once again shows he's a terrific actor in a role that fits him best and Michael Caine makes his secondary character shine. Finally I have to remark that the the surroundings look incredible.
2	prowler	81 _82nd
love the dystopian world here, love the music, fascinating premise. it could've gone deeper with the implications, but still it fuckin ruled
2	jacobkosh	94 _96th
Unrelentingly grim but peppered with moments of strange beauty. Owen has never been better.
2	Wiche	68 _54th
A pretty good dystophia, but I expected more of this one actually. It's a very dark movie, but I missed something in it.. Also the political aspect of the film is a bit too much, in my opinion. But Clive Owen acted great and the long shot with the steady cam.. Just awesome.
2	geohawk	90 _78th
Grim, grim movie. The acting isn't the point here, the anarchy and the quest are. But the bravura action serves as a stark background to the clarity that Clive Owen brings to his transformation.
2	ronthedog	79 _42nd
This is so well made visually that it's easy to forget that it's very limited in just about every other way. All the nice touches make it very watchable, however.
2	Ranald	100 _98th
An exceptional mash-up of cerebral sci-fi and gritty war action. One of the best movies of the decade; certainly one of the best directed.
2	Neonman	93 _96th
A miracle of a film. Cuarón uses his Harry Potter money to create this expensive-looking, but totally immersive and well-produced universe, that's pure to its heart unlike most other sci-fi flicks.
2	Optimus_mike	100 _98th
Best tracking shot I have ever seen, amazing story, amazing characters, and some of the most moving scenes I have ever been witness to in any medium.
2	drawkward86	93 _84th
One of the best-designed, shot, scored, and imagined films of recent memory, this film, while imperfect, is inimitable. Owen and Caine are both great, though some of the supporting acting, not to mention the dialogue, can get a little clichéd and treacly, but it's never bad enough to diminish the incredible imagination and veracity of the movie. The long shots are absolutely breathtaking, and the tension is often quite literally unbearable. I wish it ended about 30 seconds earlier though.
2	TheWhaler	90 _87th
Good Lord.
2	DarkCloud	90 _83rd
Work of art. Set in futuristic England where national warrants are on full power and where justice and society is languishing, Clive Owen miraculously gets entangled into saving a young woman's baby - where the world at stake because in that world human race has lost ability to reproduce. Beautifully shot, aesthetically arranged, showing a fractious human kind, this is one hell of a movie. Each frame reflects another one with scissor like precision which all blend to create this gem.
2	brandt64	95 _94th
Many movies share Children of Men's dystopian setting, but none have filmed it with such brilliance. That car chase has to be one of the most tense scenes I've ever seen.
2	fenixdown	85 _92nd
Expertly done, depressing and poignant.
2	oldgoat	87 _94th
One of the few movies I got so immersed I forgot I was watching a movie.
2	Okkervil	79 _81st
This film does so many things right that I feel very harsh in only giving it 79. It's a thought provoking, well shot (the camera work is exceptional), well made and visually brilliant dystopian epic. But Clive Owen! Clive Owen, just cannot fucking act. A different lead, and we would of had a classic.
2	chemtrails	100 _99th
Phenomenal, perfect, tremendous. Can't believe this movie exists
2	DavidBlast	80 _80th
Watch it for those mindbogglingly brilliant one-takes and a long haired Michael Caine. "Pull my finger"
2	Plainview9	95 _91st
Cuaron's vision and focus comes through in powerful spurts. Great performances throughout, and a visual feast.
2	woodoo	90 _82nd
Instant classic, this generation's Blade Runner. Packed with lots of plausible details and has some incredible action sequences.
2	SonicYouthX	100 _94th
'Children of Men' certainly draws a dystopian picture of mankind's future, but it also shows that hope is an invincible force that can lead to salvation. Besides, it is a perfectly filmed sci-fi thriller with a stellar cast.
2	Chakazulu	95 _82nd
Some of the most brilliant camera work I've ever seen.
2	McHale	90 _88th
Wow
2	Sweekoden	92 _96th
Before yesterday, I hadn't even heard of Children of Men. Not sure how that happened. Fantastic film.
2	fantastard	92 _97th
great bit o cinema, far fetched, and yet, completely realistic. very political and rich in every way
2	AndreasThau	90 _92nd
Very well made, very entertaining, very surprising throughout. With a story that is so mind-bugging and strange, it is inevitable with a few unexplained slips and, but they never took over, and the plot was superbly focused and easy to follow. Also, after a second viewing, I wanna underline how heavy the paranoia feel is. You can never feel safe here, not even with Strawberry Cough.
2	cogsworth	90 _88th
Easily one of my favorite films of all time. I've seen it several times and will probably see it several more. The camera-work in this is simply astounding; the breakneck tracking shots through war-torn streets, guns a blazing in all directions, are oscar-worthy in themselves.
2	Aidan_Gale	90 _88th
This movie is great, it's depressing, exciting and the storyline and the acting is great. Alfonso Cauron has made a very good movie here. Cauron is one for doing scenes in one entire take (One of the shots goes for over 5 minutes, it's incredible.)
2	bookhouseboy	85 _98th
#10#, reviews, story, Julianne.M, (actors)
2	burkayadalig	92 _92nd
Masterpiece... great story, very well acted, the hyperrealistic narration and camera work are so strong that you feel like watching a war documentary at times...Shanti Shanti Shanti
2	Dizzley	78 _93rd
Underrated.
2	myfajahas400	99 _94th
The best Post-Apocalyptic movie ever!
2	vahidtr	77 _83rd
most of the times I see a futuristic movie, I can't believe it and I tell myself it can't happen or it can't be real but this movie is different. although beside the brilliant adaptation was the brilliant cinematography, directing, editing, sound works etc. .
2	lethias	89 _82nd
Jasper the old hippie.
2	sundaygirl	95 _93rd
This is an incredibly powerful film, which can almost be seen as an allegory or parable. Cuaron's world-building is wonderful, and the little details truly make the film. Plus there is some incredible directing (THAT TRACKING SHOT). All of this adds up to an arresting film, that resonates in the post 9/11 world.
2	skitter	100 _98th
Criminally misunderstood and underrated, this is the story of a jaded, cynical man finding something worth living and dying for. This is not a superhero story, this is an average guy doing everything humanly possible to protect lives while wearing only flip flops. While darkly funny, I find it inspiring and incredibly hopeful.
2	stevekimes	97 _98th
Better than the book. Amazing. The scene in the apartment building is stunning. Better style and more intense than Blade Runner.
2	guy piranha	86 _97th
it's almost ridiculous how much better a cuarón movie is when sandra bullock isn't around to annoy you. where gravity's phenomenal visuals managed to sway me from hating it, this is pretty much the complete package. ok, the choice for the pregnant woman could've been better. way better. she has the charisma of a bedside rug and her acting wouldn't be worse if you had her actually read from a piece of paper. but fuck that. movie's still bloody brilliant.
2	El Pedro	90 _95th
a brilliant piece of sci-fi, the cinematography is unbelievable at times
2	damil	80 _90th
The fantastic direction, cinematography and overall concept makes up for the awkward dialogue and acting.
2	mennowo	82 _83rd
Great! A film that surprised me for appearing to be genuinely improvised and really gave a feeling of realism.
2	Vanessak69	100 _97th
Amazing performances, thought-provoking script, action and reflection. Even if you are the type that finds screaming children analogous to kryptonite (like myself), I defy you not to be moved to tears by something in this modern dystopic masterpiece.
2	cwaits	95 _93rd
One of the most beautifully shot movies I have seen. The story is original and the acting is amazing. Anyone who hates this movie can suck it.
2	Eciel	85 _84th
This is a really well thought out movie with believable characters and excellent camera work.
2	lena_c	4 _72nd
Compared to the majority I "should" give it a higher score... But I don't know....? Not saying that it wasn't a good movie though.
2	Marnau	90 _94th
11 Agost 2011 - Creació complexa, imaginativa però versemblant, aclaparadora, crua i moltes altres coses. Fotografia interessant i singular. Clive Owen segueix delitant-me, però moltes altres interpretacions interessants. Poderosa.
2	jeremyallan	100 _98th
An all-time favorite.
2	eCitizen	90 _88th
My favorite Clive Owen movie. Amazing cast. The plot & dialog is violent but smart, engaging, interesting & scary. Performances were good. Production quality & music is very good. Good CGI. It's many things, emotional, humorous, horrifying, hopeful, perhaps a little too dark & exhausting. The pacing was frenetic. Technically excellent. I'm still waiting for Children of Men 2.
2	Paxton	84 _92nd
The single take car attack is worth the price of admission. Then readmission.
2	joshpatton	93 _99th
To call Cuaron's vision of the near future dystopic would be gentle. In fact, not only are the typical "end is nigh" signs present, beyond a collapse of human spirit, an unprecedented collapse of human lineage has set in. In this cold, gray, uninspired world our hopes come to rest on a cold, gray, previously-inspired anti-hero. But when he sees that the hope which has been stripped from the world with his own eyes, it's enough to re-claim his previously eroded inspiration for mankind's sake.
2	mattorama12	86 _95th
Cuaron always has a great sense of tone in film, and this is probably the best example. It also features some incredible cinematography.
2	danastevens	100 _97th
I don't just mean it's one of the best movies of the past six years. Children of Men, based on the 1992 novel by P.D. James, is the movie of the millennium because it's about our millennium, with its fractured, fearful politics and random bursts of violence and terror.
2	dylanwilson6	90 _96th
Just a terrifying and suspenseful movie. Clive Owen is excellent.
2	Alex WS	77 _83rd
This is pretty cool.
2	TamCam	76 _74th
After I read the summary of this one I was curious and felt that I wouldn't want to see anything demanding anyway. Well, that was the wrong choice for the evening then. Like every good SF movie should, CoM portraits the contemporary society much better than many other non-SF films ever manage to. Some scenes are unbelievably brutal, some twists are downright evil. Also people killing each other off while humankind is about to vanish presents a case of super-fine irony.
2	NBD Rab	85 _81st
A visually powerful film, with some of the most impressive cinematography and set design in recent years. Its believable aesthetic is more evocative than most of the really "out there" dystopian sci-fi. Unfortunately, its low supply of memorable characters keeps it from achieving the greatness of Blade Runner or Brazil.
2	P u l p	80 _88th
All those unemployed children's specialists...
2	bananaking	94 _97th
Like watching a dream. This movie carries itself with such poise, precision and majesty that I revere every minute I spent living in it. It was an honour to watch.
2	meltemcilik	70 _74th
A style-over-substance action.also,soundtracks is huge important for me.. thanks john tavener!
2	YourNameHere	100 _97th
One of my favourite scenes ever in this film.
2	abo 3abd	95 _82nd
best sci-fi
2	DavidYates	85 _85th
Rare movie that's better than the book it's based on.
2	thunderPIN	90 _89th
Wow! I really wish I would have seen this movie sooner. Children of Men paints the picture of a frightening alternate reality which makes this movie so damn effective. The cinematography is absolutely stellar and the final act left me speechless. When the credits roll you are left feeling satisfied. Movies don't get much better than this. Children of Men is instantly recommended. Stop reading and see it now! 4.5 STARS
2	Greyscale	100 _91st
Like many of the greatest sci-fi flicks, this one is purportedly about a future dystopia, but the conditions we see there are strikingly similar to the present-day real world, especially in the brutal refugee camp sequence. It's not an accident that this film came out in 2006, when the sectarian violence brought about by the invasion of Iraq was reaching its bloody pinnacle. Great film portrayal of our grim present and future.
2	thornae	95 _96th
One of the very few films that has left me utterly speechless while the credits rolled. Cuarón's trademark long shots lend this bleak world an air of immediacy and reality that is not easily shaken off.Grimly beautiful.
2	xenodork	99 _97th
Legit, realistic sci-fi. A gritty, bleak dystopia that feels all too real in its global despair and oppression, augmented with paranoia and distrust of others. The whole film is about glimmers of hope and humanism surviving beneath all that, and it's balanced perfectly. Intellectual, philosophical, and political concepts ultimately support what is a strongly emotional narrative that's affecting and sincere. Love the cinematography; Emmanuel Lubezki is god.
2	Nyctalope	85 _83rd
A sci-fi dystopian classic.
2	Ceekay19	80 _81st
Miriam: "As the sound of the playgrounds faded, the despair set in. Very odd, what happens in a world without children's voices."
1	fudgieb	94 _86th
Awesome. A movie that had been recommended to me by several, and I'm happy to say it lived up to the hype. The battle sequences were so realistic looking and the director may be the best one working today.
1	Magb	85 _73rd
If you're looking for a realistic and immersive dystopic with fantastic visuals, Children of Men is your go-to guy. And since that was exactly what I was looking for, I had little trouble looking past the simplistic politics and story. Much has been said about the greatness of the film's many extended, unbroken shots, and I won't dissent. The film's visuals are all-around excellent, and will surely hold up for decades to come.
1	schnofel	48 _35th
The unending self-satisfaction of its metaphor defeats me.
1	grimace98	30 _17th
If this is humanity, humanity SHOULD be dead. Meh. Meh meh meh meh meh meh meh meh meh. MEH.
1	willofgaia	95 _89th
Astounding, in every sense of the word. Relentlessly long takes, relentlessly realistic violence, quite simply relentless.
1	AgentSnipe	92 _98th
The film is beautifully shot. As cool as Pan's Labyrinth was, the cinematography Oscar should have gone to this film. Especially since it was snubbed in every category. All of the actors in it are great, but particularly Michael Caine and our main man Clive Owen.
1	JohnnyZombie	94 _93rd
What V For Vendetta should have been.
1	TheDenizen	85 _91st
In a bleak future where everyone seems to have gone sterile, one man has to try and deliver the first pregnant woman in years out of a war zone and into safety. Strong performances from a great cast, and some simply stunning cinematography and tracking shots during the action. Awesome flick.
1	djross	60 _62nd
A lot of high-quality parts, but the film itself is a little less than the sum of them, I think.
1	Travisbickle	100 _93rd
WOW! This movie blew me away! Touchingly human and brutal in its depiction of the possible end of man.
1	Kavu	89 _92nd
Brilliant acting and directing in one of the coldest views of our future seen on screen.
1	kaedesmith	43 _17th
Had great ideas but didn't handle them well.
1	TheDiceman	80 _95th
Very good film well worth a watch.
1	Kojiless	91 _94th
The final 10-minute one-take sceen will blow you away. It takes a while to get going, but overall, a solid flick. The plot is a little weak, but the film is executed well.
1	cagedwisdom	100 _90th
Cinematographical genius. Visually a stunning masterpiece. The last 20-30 minutes of this in particular are incredibly good. In addition, great acting and good story.
1	Neil Miller (Film School Rejects)	90 _94th
Children of Men, without a doubt, is a special film by a gifted filmmaker. Not special in the sense that it will change your life, but in the sense that it will make you think - and in the world of modern film, that is quite special. [Full Review]
1	adrianavb	69 _69th
Caotic.
1	angrypierre	88 _90th
Fantastic portrayal of a dystopian not-too-distant future. I like Clive Owen more with every film I see him in. Obviously not counting King Arthur.
1	parcaliham	90 _88th
sinema & anlatilan dunya "brazil" filmini cagristirdi. catisma sahnesindeki kamera kullanimi unutulamaz.
1	CinematicESP	92 _91st
Cuaron builds tension masterfully, and proves himself the visual virtuoso he promised to be in the Prisoner of Azkaban. How about that incredible long take near the end? It provides enough nerve-racking chaos and concern for the characters that when the moment of silence finally comes, it's the most rewarding (and tearjerking) scene of the whole film. A perfect emotional climax. Oh, and any film that includes both King Crimson and "Bring On the Lucie" on the soundtrack automatically wins.
1	ThaneOfFife	100 _95th
One of the best pure scifi movies in many many years. I was genuinely shocked in the theatre.
1	TedDedon	82 _65th
I have to say this upfront, initially I disliked Children of Men for what it wasn't rather than appreciating it for what it was. Instead of being upset for its lack of explaination on the characters and the situation I will applaud the brilliant scenes and phenomenal setting. After all is said and done, I really enjoyed this movie.
1	MJVmovieMan	76 _72nd
Cuaron and team have brilliant ideas here, a fantastic look and quite a few amazing scenes, but with the magnitude of the storyline, the film lacks a sense of urgency. Here's a movie that could really change movies or at least stand out among the line-ups, but it doesn't fully comprehend its possibilities. I still found it to be interesting, well-acted and full of some great cinematography.
1	absentis	88 _90th
This film and the way it was shot will make your jaw drop. The long action shots will have you wondering how they were shot. The look of London in the dark future is grim but stays in your mind even when the movie is over. Curaronvision is great and he gives the viewer such a sense of hopelessness, yet some how gives us hope.
1	martryn	95 _97th
That one scene toward the end of the film that's all one shot. Wow. Not as good as the book, but a damn good rendition.
1	frederic_g54	9 _90th
(after repeat viewings) and to think some people consider Roma to be Cuarón's best work.
1	Mini-T	89 _86th
Dark and scaryv vieuw of the future. Great acting by Clive Owen in a script I liked. Excellent work by Cuaron and the long shot with the steady cam was just awesome.
1	Boobjuice	90 _92nd
Really moving dystopian vision of the future. Intense and unusual with a good cast.
1	kubrickloves	100 _98th
Absolutely stunning, probably my favorite film.
1	Bene	60 _26th
Great cinematography and setup, but basically a bit motivation- and clueless
1	dsaos	94 _97th
Amazingly directed. It covers meaningful ground without tying itself too closely to preachy current-event tripe. As a result, the movie balances all of its respective element (drama, action, sci-fi) with little to no flaws. Nothing short of amazing.
1	Haruko	83 _91st
Interresting idea, great camerawork. The fact that there was no music in the "action scenes" points out how similar they were to real newsfootage. This movie should be watched more than once to realize it all, there was very much going on in the background in addition to the plot.
1	chengming	80 _87th
Dips into Hollywood tropes at times, but the cinematography and coloring is breathtaking.
1	spacefloh	45 _25th
ger
1	Manhatta	89 _77th
As an action movie, it is probably the best since the French Connection. As anything more, it's kind of silly. If you don't look too deeply, and just take in the action and atmosphere, there's no way you won't be impressed. Then you start noticing the moveon.org style digs at Bush (the Abu-Gharib reference really bothers me), and I haven't read the book, but I feel like Cauron would have been better off coming up with his own story, as this one is pretty bad.
1	kazamm	69 _40th
Fell asleep around 55th minute.
1	skiewulfy	80 _96th
The camera opens on Clive Owen and never strays more than several feet from him, often times seeming to occupy his perspective in scenes that seldom seem to have a cut between one shot and the next. As a result, the film is experienced on a very visceral and personal level. The scenario of a species gone both culturally and physically impotent serves as catalyst for character growth without overwhelming the story or the setting, flowing organically through memorable set pieces forming the whole.
1	paulofilmo	74 _90th
I only wish I'd seen this at the cinema.
1	ahmed413	92 _96th
I thought it was one of the best anti-war films ever made.
1	Octane Death	55 _30th
Why is this movie so popular? I saw it ten years before as an episode of the outer limits. it sucked then, and it sucks now.
1	hehejaja	90 _91st
Spellbinding dystopia.
1	Egregius	95 _93rd
A sci-fi, from the UK, that's actually decently budgeted and.. good? Excellent world-building with tiny details as well. Well wrench my gut too while you're at it! Certain dystopian themes hit a bit harder with certain going-ons in the current news.
1	Vrey	96 _99th
I want that cameraman's autograph.
1	lumpnboy	65 _75th
I found this less amazing, and indeed less interesting, than almost everyone I know. It might be a little petty, but the fact that the writer-director subsequently made both a Harry Potter movie and 'Gravity' feels to me like some kind of vindication.
1	GVH	93 _98th
Children of Men is a True Modern Classic. Featuring a believable dystopian world and a few of the best shot scenes in movie history (look no further if you're into awe inducing one-shots), this movie is carried by its actors (a fantastic Clive Owen in the lead and a memorable supporting role for Michael Caine) and features an intriguing story line. A must-see even if you usually don't like science fiction.
1	Blockrocker	83 _56th
This movie is trying to be more than it is, starting right from the name "Children of men". I found it to be artificial, underlining and preachy plus it had some terrible dialogue. The acting wasn't very impressive either. The story was quite good though and some of the scenes were intense.
1	panzerwolf	80 _84th
A very gritty look at the future, which might have seemed distant then, but isn't that far away now. So maybe not everything has come true (at this point) but you can certainly see some flashes of bleak reality here. A very interesting take on how to camera handles the scenes brings you just that much closer to all the brutal action. This way it's more of a 'you could be here, so what would you do' -type of a deal and it worked out brilliantly.
1	Obdurate	65 _28th
While the long tracking part at the end is fantastic, and this movie is well made, I failed to get emotionally invested in anything that was going on.
1	TheRealJ-Ro	85 _84th
I think a lot of people look at that "anarchist" society in CoM as a bad thing. I dunno, parts of that society look pretty stellar to me (aside, of course, from the "nobody can have babies and humanity is doomed" part).
1	teecee	33 _42nd
"half life" omgivelser i billig low-budgetudgave, hvor pengene synes være brugt til at få enkelte semistjerner på plakaten. optakten er lovende, men den holder slet ikke. Historien er rodet og bliver mere og mere uvedkommende. Actionscenerne er med få undtagelser amatøragtige og kun, at filmen i oplægget liner et computerspil i opbygning giver lidt positiv credit. Den er ikke værd at se to gange....
1	Chacron	90 _81st
I loved this film, but I'm left torn as to my overall thoughts on it. Is a film that leaves an overwhelming sense of dissapointment due to a cliffhanger ending,a good film? The answer I'm finding myself settle on is, yes.
1	UniqueName	100 _99th
Phenomenal cinematography, heart stopping moments, and a battle scene that just left me breathless.
1	MFyfe	78 _79th
An original plot and very good written - Una original historia y muy bien escrita
1	HyphenateMe	65 _46th
Something something boring something no babies something kill the baby something has a baby something Clive Owen.
1	favrewanab	70 _32nd
Nice story and good acting from Clive Owen. I did not like Jullian Moore much in this though.
1	eric-jan	80 _87th
Awesome movie!! Should be seen by everyone! :D Great story as well. Probably Clive Owen's best
1	oskarhu	84 _90th
Nicely done.
1	AltUlster	74 _81st
You don't see that many kids in this movie so be prepared.
1	Melvin Smif	100 _98th
Great all around. Pick something about the film, go ahead, pick something and I'll tell you I liked it...what was that you said? Oh, yup I liked that.
1	Spiralscar	92 _74th
astonishing
1	pompousass	80 _94th
Because the world went so fast to hell so near in the future -- "Only Britain soldiers on" -- the film is not overburdened with production and special effects. It shoulders just sufficient texture and detail for an illusion of reality: the unswept litter and uncollected trash in the streets, the electronic animated billboards, the pirated artworks preserved for no one's edification at the Tate Modern, the gratis government-issued suicide kits, the concentration camps for illegal aliens, etc.
1	nunstrangler	71 _60th
The future's never fun. Dark and dreary yet oddly fascinating.
1	Zozan	55 _57th
The audience is expected to take too many things as given or to derive its ows reasonings. Infertility, violence, immigrant policy, danger of the exposure of the baby, or the meaning of the baby for the future etc. I could appreciate a bit of an explanation. Yes, ok I accept all the fiction, but why and how?
1	Ocelot	75 _81st
Bumping this up because of The Last of Us and how much better this is by comparison.
1	JacoIII	50 _97th
Sheer brilliance. The cinematography alone makes this worth multiple viewings but it's the acting of Moore and Owen that put this one over the top. No wait, it's the set design and subtle atmosphere that develops throughout the film. No... it's the action sequences that use 6 minute single cut shots! Did I mention the plot? Okay what I'm trying to say is that the entire movie is great and that you should go watch it. Now.
1	ABUNCHOFCATS	94 _94th
One of the best sci-fi movies to come out in recent years.
1	McCorpse	68 _29th
pretty good story but to slow for me to ever probably watch it again
1	MrCarmady	81 _39th
Impressive, but not amazing. I like the set design and Owen + Caine are always reliable, but the social commentary is obvious and the script often stilted (the playground line, for instance).
1	CRAYON	92 _92nd
The camerawork alone is enough reason to see this film.
1	Rocketlucco	70 _64th
Overall Enjoyment: 25/40, Plot/Themes: 15/20, Cinematography/Direction: 15/20, Acting/Writing: 15/20 Solid movie with really awesome scene at the end.
1	bishopml	90 _74th
At first glance I did not think much of this movie it was slow, dark, and overly pretentious. After watching it again, I began to realize the true beauty of it. The amazing cinematagrophy, the gripping plot, and acting that as of yet has not been matched in Sci-Fi post apocalyptic tale. This movie is one of the must sees of the 21st century much like Fritz Langs Metropolis of the 20th century. The tale is mindbending and stirs up all sorts of fears and emotions.
1	vincentvega	94 _88th
A truly great movie that seems straight out of the minds of Bradbury/Orwell/Huxley.
1	yesistasty	89 _67th
The camera work is absolutely wonderful. Otherwise, the film is a little heavy-handed thematically.
1	freqflyer	90 _95th
Incredible, dystopic, riveting.
1	Bown	84 _72nd
Cuaron's talent lies in bringing worlds to life. The story is gripping enough on its own, but the beauty is in the little details. Plus the long takes are really cool and impressive etc
1	Crazafied	95 _98th
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
1	mxh178	80 _83rd
gritty
1	_Pierre_	95 _96th
Excellent scifi flick with a very plausible future: over-crowded, exodus, slowed progress, everyday terrorism. Good acting, no cliche and the urban warfare scene is incredible!
1	Undermind_M	78 _72nd
Well above average. Watch for the incredible single-take sequence.
1	jfowler3	71 _38th
It just wasn't... incredible, awesome, or anything like that. It was simply good. The awkward pacing didn't help either.
1	andy19363	80 _79th
Bleak vision of the not too distant future, where the world is hanging on to hope (and civilisation) by it's fingertips. An entertaining and thought provoking movie.
1	kitchen867	70 _66th
Too trendy.
1	baljot187	85 _64th
As the human race inexorably hurtles towards extinction, Clive Owen escorts the first pregnant woman in many years to safety. Grimy and dirty imagery, gritty action sequences, and excellent cinematography make this movie a must-watch for those who love dystopian thrillers.
1	deaddilly	85 _84th
The first 3/4 of this film are probably my favourite action sequences ever.
1	Frosty	100 _99th
With so much going on thematically it can be easy to miss what an outstanding suspense Children of Men is. Indeed it contains all the ingredients of classic Hitchcock - the everyman enticed into a conspiracy by a beautiful woman and a MacGuffin literally growing inside his companion as they travel from place to place. In 20 years when the movie will (hopefully) have missed the mark with its future vision I think these will be the characteristics that allow it to endure.
1	arien12	100 _87th
Awesome storyline, love the atmosphere in this movie
1	chrispbacon	98 _95th
Visually-stunning tale of a futuristic nightmare in which no children have been born in years. The philosophical ideas which the film provokes are presented subtly but have amazing force. The acting by Clive Owen and Julianne Moore is perfect, and Michael Caine is absolutely lovable.
1	acyberexile	81 _58th
a movie that will, as it did me, put you right in the middle of a dilemma. while on one hand you have a visual feast, near-perfect acting and an unbelievably thick atmosphere; on the other hand you have the question marks within the script. none of the questions belong to the plot itself, but rather the world before and the world after. cuaron made me feel as if children was a cog in a transmedia project. still, it's a must-see sci-fi. post-apocalypse is hard to come by these days anyway.
1	kgbelliveau	98 _96th
Cilve Owen is perfectly in tune, and the world is in ruins. Can it get any better and more visually stunning then this. A simple beautiful film about how much the world is struggling.
1	Kiralio	60 _68th
3/5
1	Foobekah	92 _72nd
Totally intriguing to see what would happen to the world if one thing we take for granted suddenly disappeared.
1	billkerwin	80 _42nd
Excellent art direction, but the story has no heart.
1	overrated	96 _99th
The best science fiction/dystopia film of the 2000's?
1	glm	86 _83rd
86.250
1	PierreTheron	70 _28th
Gripping and visceral, Children of Men keeps you hooked until the adrenaline rush of its pulse-pounding scenes wear off, after that, you're left with a decent future-piece that goes a bit overboard on the gray-tones. The film has its share of breathtaking visuals, but much of it is muddled up and overshadowed by the generally uninteresting hue of the environments. Blade Runner and Brazil managed to make the dystopian future interesting to look at, Children of Men, not so much.
1	The Searcher	80 _62nd
Masteful staging creates a truly believable and threatening vision of the near future - entirely, yes, entirely masking the slight storyline.
1	rewind	5 _54th
This movie made me want to have kids less. Your move, Cuarón.
1	Radiorabbit	90 _73rd
Amazing story, incredible atmosphere and set pieces, best one-take scenes you've ever seen.
1	St. Berna	80 _71st
basarili bir atmosfer yaratimi, oha'lar esliginde izlenen hareketli-uzun planlar, cok yetenekli bir yonetmen. senaryoda tutarsizliklar, "olur mu oyle sey yea" dedirten sacmaliklar mevcut. fakat zaten turu itibariyle "yeryuzundeki tum kadinlarin kisir olmasi" gibi utopik bir dunyanin sonu hikayesini temel alan bir filmde, bu mantiksizliklari bir olcude hosgoruyoruz, filmin diger artilarini dusunerek cok kurcalamiyoruz. (ben oyle yaptim.) velhasil, eksigine gedigine ragmen alkis.
1	endellion	75 _50th
read the book
1	metz	70 _88th
One of the best dystopian films ever seen
1	wangmaster	84 _68th
Pretty solid film. A bunch of people get shot. I don't remember much of this film as I was waiting for it to finish so I could watch Ass Invasion 4: Back to School.
1	Obidy	8 _47th
Children of Men is fascinating movie that resides in a future world without children. There are countless fascinating ideas about the movie, but Children of Men is more of a chase film than anything else. It's a hell of a chase film, with some beautiful directing and acting on the part of Clive Owen. Cuarón's employment of long, unbroken takes contrasts wonderfully with modern filmmaking. Overall, the movie frequently approaches greatness, but never quite reaches it.
1	Flatlands	79 _66th
A lovely dystopian movie, with good performances throughout. The Orwellian future depicted stays just on the right side of believable, and the reactions and consequences of a sudden lack of children are nicely displayed. Clive Owen is excellent as usual, with a strong supporting cast throughout. Happily lacking in a blunt moral message, the film guides you through the plot effortlessly, while providing plenty of space for your own thoughts
1	redacted	79 _67th
I never buy into the 'you go on without me' martyrs (minus SOTDead), it's a free pass to kill off the nice guy auxiliary character & give the overall task more emotional gravity. Perhaps if it was hidden beneath enough established plot, but the Caine scene was like being crept up on by a barn & the transient gypsy woman flatly refused her ticket out for no reason at all. Good jerk off material for the budding cinematographers out there & held enough disdain for its morally correct characters too
1	kelly909	95 _69th
brilliant story, very intense
1	MrGreedy	88 _76th
Good story and well directed. Quite original.
1	Mr. Film	90 _73rd
Clive Owen's best performance. For the film, one of the best of the last decade
1	Wezzo	88 _74th
Intense, intelligent thriller; a strong concept executed well
1	TrySpace	100 _98th
Being one of the few movies that can actually make me cry, Alfonso Cuarón has made a great movie from this novel (which I haven't read). With its intensely long takes and great cinematography, the movie tells a very honest human story.
1	silvio	75 _73rd
Merely good, otherwise great for the mildly religious.
1	DreamMachine	85 _55th
powerful imagery. bonus points for the floyd's pig properly strapped back up to that old factory. that's just too sweet. heh.
1	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	60 _62nd
Children of Men felt like a short film that had to fill up an hour and a half running time. It had many plot points that didn't go anywhere, and while these parts are interesting, connecting them to the rest of the story certainly would have been appreciated. The acting was decent, and the film was shot beautifully. It just doesn't always come together properly into a cohesive picture. It manages to stay entertaining for the majority of its running time, but it doesn't amount to much by the end.
1	SlantMag	25 _61st
"It would be foolish to deny the supreme technical achievements of Children of Men." - Keith Uhlich
1	MSterling	85 _50th
A decent movie but I think it also got built up a bit too much.
1	thegreyfox	40 _12th
While the look of this film is undeniably excellent, and the long takes really well done, I have to say that the script, story-line, acting and characters were all horrible enough to make me root for humanity to die out completely. The story is a complete muddled mess, and random events and characters come in and out of the story seemingly at a whim and for no reason. "Oh I know, lets move a flock of sheep through the set!". I have no idea what was going on and frankly I dont really care
1	lameburne	59 _19th
I felt this film was entirely overrated. The overarching plot was weak to say the least, sorely lacking in the character development it would have needed to retain audience interest.
1	GillSolo	100 _98th
Possibly, the best movie about the not so distant future. One of my all time favorites, this movie is actually WAY better the P.D James novel. It is just so realistic, and the long shot battle sequence at the end? Marvelous.
1	gullusum	90 _58th
Great cast in an alternative doomsday (much more plausible than attack of machines) scenario. Action scenes are somehow kept long, but blends in the drama.
1	paleAvenger	89 _69th
A fresh, original story well-told. The characters are engaging, but it's really the situation and desperation of the movie's society that drive it. The cinematography of the final scenes is nothing short of inspired, suffocating you in the grime and noise of chaos before lifting you free.
1	Fresh	93 _83rd
Children of Men works on every level: as a violent chase thriller, a fantastical cautionary tale, and a sophisticated human drama about societies struggling to live. This taut and thought-provoking tale may not have the showy special effects normally found in movies of this genre, but you won't care one bit after the story kicks in, about a dystopic future where women can no longer conceive and hope lies within one woman who holds the key to humanity's survival. It will have you riveted.
1	klea	59 _59th
Just wasn't a fan of anything that happened after the kid was born. It's like the movie peaked about 30-45 mins too early
1	epedos	100 _94th
Not a single shot was in vain
1	Huah	80 _53rd
Bleak and shambolic, Children of Men is for the most part riveting from start to finish; largely due to to the intelligently done point-of-view camerawork. Another interesting take for the times on attempting to capture the essence of a dysotopian future. Michael Caine's role added a bit of zest to the mainly characterless film.
1	dkeeper	94 _86th
Great movie!
1	Trooth	84 _89th
Very immersive. Although the dialogue sometimes gets a little prosaic, especially from certain characters who don't seem capable of it, the movie makes its world feel very realistic, and the situation is tense almost the entire time.
1	WadePittman	70 _58th
The only time I felt even the slightest bit of emotion was when they took the white woman off the bus to kill her execution style.
1	wadalklakla	50 _33rd
a great cinematography will not save this piece of garbage from the low rating im about to give it
1	Ryan Lueders (ReelRyan)	79 _54th
Incredible cinematography, especially in that long uninterrupted war scene where they just left a splash of blood over the camera lens. The story itself is sometimes hard to follow, they throw you head first into this futuristic story where no women are able to give birth anymore. They throw you little story tidbits throughout the film but it just leaves you with more questions. The part with Julianne Moore was really shocking though. I just wish I didn't feel behind in the story the whole time.
1	antidood1	70 _59th
Exceptionally well directed, as I expected after having seen Gravity. The opening shot, for example, instantly pulled me into the movie. But unfortunately some other aspects of this movie, like the pacing, some acting, and parts of the script, really pulled this movie down for me, especially towards the end. That's probably why this movie left me feeling slightly underwhelmed.
1	jlworld	90 _72nd
Bright side: no more Toddlers & Tiaras.
1	nofear	75 _61st
Dark, bleak prediction of what the world might start to look like not far form now. I have never been a fan of Clive Owen but he pulls this off. Michael Caine is nice addition.
1	susmatt	50 _29th
Interesting
1	princeharry	8 _52nd
Children of Men is beautifully and skillfully shot, but the real feat is the utterly believable the story that manages to flourish in its dystopian setting, without being preachy or pretentious.
1	Dash	70 _57th
A very interesting concept (everyone on Earth is infertile, save for a single woman who gets pregnant) was squandered from focus being on the personal, rather than the political. The acting was very good, however, and the story was still compelling.
1	blueriddle	70 _50th
A great concept but this film leaves something lacking at the end. Good but not brilliant.
1	angiepantz	87 _81st
I think movie is very well done. It's got great pacing and great characters that make you really feel for what's going on in their world. It even uses the shakey-cam effect well, really immersing you in the action instead of just making you disoriented and dizzy.
1	SirSass	65 _55th
Michael Caine with long John Lennon hair is the grossest thing.
1	devilswork	75 _55th
Good, depressing, well-acted. Not worth watching more than once.
1	thehynes	61 _71st
The kind of near future right wing dystopian nightmare that Guardian readers seem to have a lot of after too much artisan cheese & red wine.It crowbars this warning of intolerance onto a different story entirely but putting that aside it's still a good watch
1	volvox	40 _27th
Ana konu iyi sayilabilir ama bu yeterince iyi islenememis. Karakterlerin kisa süreli olmasi her zaman olmasa da senaryonun basitligidir bana göre. Bebegin aglamasi esliginde askerlerin silahini indirmesi güzeldi yalniz öyle bir zamanda bebekli kadin ve adamin alikonulmamasi, öylece gecip gitmeleri bana garip geldi.
1	fra paolo	39 _36th
Lots of shooting and explosions and an interesting story wander a dystopic Hell-scape in search of characters and drama. Some good pictures.
1	glm01	85 _83rd
85.00
1	TheEscapist	72 _59th
Pretty good film that I feel is let down by its ending. [spoiler]There is no real ending, I don't mind an open ending but to me it felt it was missing an entire act.[/spoiler]
1	JaiGuy	80 _61st
Masterfully shot, great actors, and a pretty apt title.
1	rttntomatoes	93 _83rd
Children of Men works on every level: as a violent chase thriller, a fantastical cautionary tale, and a sophisticated human drama about societies struggling to live. This taut and thought-provoking tale may not have the showy special effects normally found in movies of this genre, but you won't care one bit after the story kicks in, about a dystopic future where women can no longer conceive and hope lies within one woman who holds the key to humanity's survival. It will have you riveted.
1	shauny18	67 _77th
There are so many positive things I can say about this film. Some of the visuals were incredible and I enjoyed the way it was shot in one single take. This technique makes you more engaged in the story and makes you feel a part of the drama. The story is really inventive and well told and the set of London 2027 looks great. I personally would have liked a flashback or two showing how the world got so bad but this is a minor criticism.Interactions between Owen and Caine are a personal highlight.
1	mb9607	80 _0th
2x
1	sbrads2091	80 _41st
Provides food for thought, great camerawork too.
1	booty	100 _77th
Dystopian films are typically favored by me a lot. This is one of the best plus that Clive Owen amirite? I'd see the end of the world through with him.
1	Twouse	80 _40th
I'm now very depressed. But one of the best sci-fi films to come out in recent times, a must watch for fans of the genre.
1	PixieAwesome	90 _29th
The last child born to humanity escapes totalitarian England.
1	JustinGS	7 _58th
After disliking this movie for the longest time I gave it a fair shake with open eyes and found myself seeing strength in it. Beyond the obvious compliments to the cinematography, I want to bring the impressive atmosphere this movie makes for its audience. The world is strangely off, but you can't tell that until you're too far deep into the rabbit hole. Check it out, I can finally recommend this one.
1	Cinemuck	69 _44th
full review: http://cinemuckblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/children-of-men-2006/
1	dasmarc	80 _30th
I saw this with high expectations in place (from the word of mouth in my friend group, my sibling, and critics) and was not disappointed. This is a uniquely shot film, and the cinematography is a definite highlight in a sea of many compliments. I found Clive Owen as a great anchor the drama, and his emotions were raw in practically every scene. I felt right there with him in all of the horrible situations he had to participate in and witness. Ultimately, a wonderfully composed film.
1	philamental	53 _23rd
Fantastic production design and some technically impressive camerawork. For me personally though, a world without kids where everyone loves dogs sounds like paradise so maybe that's why the story didn't particularly move me in the way it was supposed to. Really well made film but just doesn't float my boat so to speak.
1	BadFurDay	4 _24th
The movie was very well done, the idea behind it very interesting. However, it dragged on for very long and the characters are all absolutely impossible to get attached to. If they could stop acting stupid for a minute, maybe the film would be engaging. The positive note is only there due to how good looking the movie was, and the idea behind it that is kinda interesting. Until the lame plot and lame ending come along.
1	hearstfy	88 _90th
insan ırkı olarak yapacağımız en iyi şey üremeyi bırakıp kendimizi yok etmemiz oalcaktır. "Rust Cohle". Koyun şu diziyi de listeye aq
1	timeless	85 _82nd
Cuaron somehow manages to capture every bit of beaty left in a world full of ugliness.
1	alkar	65 _41st
Interesting story but overall atmosphere is pointlessly depressing.
1	RYM	74 _83rd
3.68/5
1	dardan	60 _58th
Almost all credits are for background- and world building, though some irritating faux-intellectual elements, seemingly added in an attempt to portray the film as more meaningful and critical than what actually is the case, create a a grating, bloated emptiness. References to Picasso, Orwell, besides hurt the film in ways mentioned above, do also add value and bear most of the weight resulting from and inherent to the bloatednesss stemming from itself, but not all of it.
1	Boxcars	8 _71st
This dystopian thriller fulfills both what makes a great Sci-fi and what makes a great film: engaging food for thought and engaging visuals in the form of its renowned oners so that your eyes get a treat as well. Easily one of the 2000's best Sci-fi pictures.
1	rosenritter	7 _69th
Wish this hadn't been sold to me as a "sci-fi" movie when it's almost entirely disinterested in grappling with its exciting high-concept idea and moreover aggressively contemporary. Regardless, great movie.
1	OllieTT	75 _60th
A very striking and somewhat evangelical take on some no-brainer ideas. Did that soldier really have to say 'Jesus Christ'? Did they really have to name the boat 'Tomorrow'?
1	EvilMangoes	97 _95th
A
1	FrancoGonzo	16 _88th
Star Rating: ★★★★1/2
1	Yoshinaruto	75 _83rd
The characters are a bit thin, but the concept is interesting, the atmosphere is tense, and Cuarón’s directing is great as usual. I’ve become a sucker for one take scenes, and those scenes really add to the tension and immersion of the grim situations. More impressive than enjoyable, but a solid film regardless.
1	ReptilianWO	42 _31st
A rather shallow exploration of its fascinating premise.
1	navid.g	100 _99th
One of the greatest camera movings and mise-en-scenes you could get. alfonso cuaron starts and ends the movie with tense scenes and describes the dystopia to you in the first few minutes. truly the screenplay, directing and cinematography is brilliant, and clive owen shows a very decent acting. just really great!
1	luord	86 _94th
A deftly made slow burn that leaves a bittersweet taste. It's a good movie.
1	Rexlito	84 _77th
I feel the 9/11 wars greatly influenced this film. Sometimes the writing is weak but this film shines in the background. The scenery is stunning. The only problem that I have with it is that I now find it extremely difficult to imagine the future 21st century dystopia without ai/robotics. The lack of ai makes it feel more like a fantasy than a sci-fi film. Its a big ingredient that's missing but its still a great film.
1	bhajansunlo	50 _23rd
Live-action version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, except, the dialogue is less funny and the story of lesser substance.
1	greghend	92 _98th
Maybe the greatest dystopian film of all time. Lubezki's camera work immerses you into the action and never lets you go.
1	Quintonjamin	70 _66th
The story is okay, but the sets that it happens in really make this movie. The last 20 minutes were amazing, but there were a few scenes before that dragged for me. What I like most about it is that this future feels completely real.
1	treeoflife	90 _88th
I just loved this. It got all the nice things about the world and the tragic ones. Everything fits together well. Not sure how else to describe but it's very cinematic (magical). As a person who doesn't usually pick films based on director, this motivates me to watch cuaron's other films.
1	pixelpocket	90 _82nd
An excellent take on a "realistic" dystopia. The long, seemingly one take, sequence in the car is some of the most exciting action I've seen. The premise of infertility is never thoroughly explained, however if you suspend your disbelief the story is a wild ride.
1	mega RUB	85 _47th
Saw when I was young
1	justforfun	90 _60th
Utopia and distopia. Two genres make me satisfied and this a really good example.
1	BambiB	92 _72nd
Fairly believable futuristic story of desperate times enlightened by a tiny spark of hope. Entertaining without insulting the viewer's intelligence too much.
1	unexj	75 _11th
long takes
1	Barnowl	96 _75th
This is how things will be one day soon.
1	WalterMitty	80 _64th
Astonishing camera work which couples with a wonderful photography, able to tell by itself half of the story. Great plot and brilliant idea for a movie. It's a pity for the poor writing of some dialogues (I mean: Jasper's "pull my finger", seriously? you should be a stoner in front of a gun; or Syd being the random funny bipolar guy ) and unnecessary bloodshed for which I felt too often aware of the fact that I was watching a movie. I appreciated a lot the sequence shots in handle-held camera
1	crowey	55 _41st
I don’t understand the fuss. Cinematography was “cool” and tricky, but didn’t make me feel much. I didn’t like any of the characters, and hate babies, so maybe that’s the problem.

Displaying 1 to 250 of 493 total ratings: Prev | Next

Average Percentile 66.61% from 16154 Ratings