April 12, 2007
Children of Men.
Children of Men
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
I really liked this one. It's action packed, suspenseful, full of darkness.
It's set in a very bleak and drab future of 2027, where women can no longer get pregnant, and the last youngest human on the planet, was killed at age 18 years, 5 months and so many days, because he refused to sign an autograph.
A young woman is mysteriously able to get pregnant, but because no one has given birth since the year 2009, her life is in danger.
Theo, (Clive Owen) agrees to help her escape by boat, to get to the group known as the Human Project, so they can figure out the mystery of infertility and try to save humanity.
The world in 2027 is war torn, every where has problems. All countries have closed their borders and ship refugees out, or kill them.
Micheal Caine is the only comedic relief in this dark tale, as Theo's pot smoking hippie friend who has contacts to help Theo and the pregnant woman Kee, escape.
Their journey is long and harrowing, finding small helpers along the way who are amazed at the pregnancy.
The hope for all mankind lies within this one woman.
I really wouldn't say this movie is for everyone.
It's more for the sci-fi, end of the world, tin foil hat wearers, who love to look ahead at the what if's.
It's not a great movie, but not a bad one either.
It's a decent way to spend a few hours.
