Children of Men [Blu-ray]

One of my top 5 post-apocalyptic sci-fi films of all time. I go back and watch every so often. Alfonso Cuaron shows that great cinematography beats CGI any day. One of my pet peeve's with most sci-fi is when they hit you over the head with big expository lore dumps to make sure you know the premise of their worldbuilding. The storytelling in Children of Men lets you in on the world gradually through little cues often in the background or nested in dialogue. The characters and societal changes are gritty and believable.

First of all, I am a big fan of the genre, since dystopian science fiction is more a comment on our society than an actual projection of what the writer thinks will actually happen. This means, I've sat through a lot of fourth-rate productions and had a good time watching people ekeing out a life in post-nuclear holocaust, post-population explosion, and post apes-taking-over-the-world societies. What I have NOT enjoyed were the big budget dystopian messes like "The Postman" and "Waterworld". Neither of these had the biting sarcasm of, say, "A Boy and His Dog", and tried to cover up the hackneyed ideas with dazzling special effects and scenery. "Children of Men" has both a dark, acerbic soul, and gold standard production values. This movie employs a very plausible impetus for the plot. Women haven't been getting pregnant for nearly one generation, and no one's got a clue how to reverse it. Zoologists are battling the same problem with cheetahs right now, so the premise is not far fetched. Fifty to seventy years from the epoch of the film, the world will have to get along without humans, as it had to get along without dinosaurs some 50 million years earlier. (There is a nice, subtle little illustration at one location which demonstrates that.) Dystopian stories don't work unless there's a nearly impossible-but utterly compelling sign of hope. Winston Smith WILL find true love and save his colleagues from Big Brother before it's too late. Det. Robert Thorn will be able to stop corporate America from feeding people their deceased loved ones in the form of little green crackers. And so, it is no spoiler to say that "Children of Men" has a gal with a bun in the oven: the commodity that makes all other commodities possible. I mean, without this, there won't be anyone around to battle chagrined androids, or drive a truck full of gasoline across the Australian outback in the 23rd Century. I can't think of a stronger plot motivation in any story. The backdrop of "Children of Men" is layered with commentary on immigration policies, celebrity worship, religion, and the self-destructive nature of our species. Particularly striking to me is, even as human life is becoming a scarce resource, people in this film from every political stripe are still willing to kill their fellows by the truckload to further their particular causes. And they ALWAYS have a great justification for it. (I don't think I've ever wanted to punch out so many movie extras in my entire life.) The climax of "Children of Men" is very powerful. It makes the whole movie, even if the denouement ain't the greatest. The actors were superb. They created such believable characters who were hanging on to the tiniest shred of hope, and defiantly confronting the end of humankind with a sense of duty and a sense of humor. This was clearly a project the actors believed in, seeing as how two of the biggest stars don't make it halfway through the story. Lastly, I applaud the use of a single, hand-held camera and very long shots. It gave the audience the feeling of being part of the team trying to save the pregnant girl, instead of viewers of some CGI masterpiece, where there was neither wobble nor splatter on the lens to distract us from Spiderman's antics. The extra features in this movie are good...I guess. I don't particularly like to hear commentary, because there's a chance it could be way out of line with how I saw the themes. There are some good anecdotes about having to solve logistical problems, but I couldn't say whether there should be more or less of that sort of thing. This is definitely a movie you should buy, so you can watch it again, and lend it to your cynical friends.

Hard to believe not many have written a review of this amazing movie since it was released back in 2006/2007. If you have never seen this movie (like me) - please stop whatever you're doing and rent / buy it right now. Seriously. This is one of the best movies that somehow went under the mainstream radar but was critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated for very good reason. This story is about the one thing humans need more than everything else: Hope Even in a nuclear fallout apocalypse, humans still struggle on in hopes of a better future. But what if there was absolutely NO future possible because the human race was going to come to an end within the next 2-3 generations? Losing hope for the future seems to make the best backdrop I've ever seen in a Dystopian Society type movie. It makes it actually believable. Zombies, widespread viruses, nuclear war ... it's all somewhat more of a stretch to our modern minds. Maybe to some critics the idea of all humans suddenly being unable to reproduce isn't that believable by scientific standards. But to me, it was a lot more believable and disturbing than some other "End of the World" type stories. But most of all, this movie delivers a gritty, all-too-real and believable landscape set in a not too futuristic London. The political issues aren't too far removed from some of our own current ones in regards to immigration laws and terrorist activities. It hits close to home, very close. I think that's one of the most disturbing and quieting things about the film. Lastly, director Alfonso Cuaron did an amazing job with the visuals and tone / feel of this movie. It was graphic, yes, but not in an over the top gore kind of way. It was almost too realistic and moving because of how chaotic and destroyed London seems. If the only country in the world still holding together a solid government looks like that, you wonder just how terrifying everything outside really must be. In summary, this dystopia will leave you craving just a little more. You want to be as hopeful as all those refugees and soldiers in the final scenes. Suddenly quieted by the cries of a newborn baby. Sure, critics are pinched there's not enough backstory, and you're left hanging unsure of the future in the end. I think enough movie watchers are sophisticated enough to come to their own unsaid conclusion of what "hope" means in this ending without being hit over the head with a long prologue to spell it out for us. Too many viewers seem to want every tiny detail spoon fed to them. Watch this movie. It's really a keeper.

In many ways, "Children of Men" is a very typical futuristic thriller. It of course extrapolates the current worries of our time into a dystopian nightmare of tomorrow. World ravaged by terrorism, anti-terrorism, and global warming? Check. Shadowy, sem-fascist government? Check. Soulless capitalism relentlessly shilled in ubiquitous advertising? Check. Population stripped of dignity and basic compassion? Check. There is more than one reference to the war in Iraq, which will undoubtedly date this film in just a few years. However, "Children of Men" manages to rise above this genre's cliches in several important ways. First, the most pressing problem is not one specifically related to the troubles of today: the world is dying because for some unknown reason, women can no longer have children. The film opens with the news that the youngest person on earth (18 years old) has died in a brawl. Second, the film is only set about twenty years into the future, so while the there have been some technical advancements, the landscape looks largely the same. It's just different enough to be disquieting. The double decker buses of London are still there. It's just that now, those buses pass billboards that read, "Avoiding Fertility Tests is a Crime." Most importantly, while this film does not break any ground in its genre, what it does, it does well. Other reviewers have complained that the film does not not make a tremendous amount of sense, and this is true. However, the film's main thrust is not a commentary on today's social moores. It is first and foremost a thriller, and we get just enough sense of what's going on to make us care, without getting bogged down in massive expositions on the hows and whys. We are told that the world is in a bad place, and we are drawn in with compelling cinematography, a fast-moving plot, and good acting. I also found some of the final scenes involving Kee, the pregnant woman, quite moving, even more so because the film ends on a decidedly ambivalent note. Early on in the film, the hero says that even if scientists discovered the cure for infertility, it wouldn't help: the world's already gone to pot. And in fact, the movie does not even get that far. It's about saving ONE woman who is pregnant. Whether this will save the world is an open question. The film also does a good job of fleshing Kee out as a person, with an actual personality. I originally passed on this movie because I assumed that she would be treated as a precious, but essentially non-sentient vessel that holds The Antidote to the World's Troubles. While some characters in the film do see her as such, the viewers are allowed to experience her as a unique individual. Final analysis: a very strong example of its genre. Not as imaginative as BladeRunner, not as satiric as Brazil, but 100x better than, say, Running Man. Definitely worth watching.

The Good Things *Unrestricted levels of violence and brutality, realistically portraying a society in a downward spiral. It's very intense and thought-provoking. *Camera style, even though is free-handed, is still very smooth and slick (meaning that it doesn't shake around too much). *Many action scenes use very long cuts, showing off the actors' and director's mastery in timing, acting, and details. The logistics of these scenes are complex, so it is very impressive. *The film's color greatly adds to the dismal atmosphere. *Strong ethnic influences literally teleport the viewer into a unique setting. To me, the British refugee camp resembles the streets of Iraq (thus making it relevant to today's current events). *Some scenes stick out vividly in my head (in particular, the ending scene where everybody stops fighting and bows down to the newborn baby...). *What few special effects the film has are very effective. I couldn't even tell that it had any. *The characters are fairly well developed. Their deaths are quite tragic. *Good sound and music design. *Good production design. The Bad Things *Some people may find the violence and brutality a bit much. Overall, it is a bleak film. *They never did explain how people became infertile (then again, I think it's a minor point). *Didn't really want certain characters to die... *Not sure how close it is to the original novel. This is one of the only few movies that makes me feel depressed (second only to "The Passion"). Aside from the intense brutal violence, the film serves as a shadowy mirror to modern-day society. It effectively portrays rampant terrorism, human cruelty, and injustices of worldly powers. The filming of it is excellent in its own right, with slick camera work and very complex action scenes. But it is not like a typical sci-fi blockbuster; it's focus is more on artistery, thought-provoking ideas, and emotional impact. I think it is very effective, and is a definate eye-opener into what the future could possibly be if things continue to go as they are. DVD includes some fascinating featurettes; one that analyzes modern-day society, and one that shows the making of the film. And then there's the trailer. Pretty good deal.

Children of Men grabs you by the neck and keeps you watching through a harrowing hour and 40 minutes. It's evocative of Orwell's 1984, with a bit of Terry Gilliam's Brazil (sans the humor). Based on the 1992 book by P.D. James, the story takes place in a dystopian 2027 Great Britain in which fertility has vanished from the human race. There are no babies or children, and the youngest person on the planet, age 18, has just been killed. All the major cities in the world except London have been decimated. The streets of London are battle-torn--terrorists, warring factions, the military--and it's barely safe to walk down the street. At the same time, illegal immigrants are being rounded up and put in pens like animals (sound familiar in 2019?). Miraculously, a young woman turns up pregnant, and various political factions want her and her baby. Theo Faron (Clive Owen), a London white collar worker, is contacted by his ex-wife (Julian (Julianne Moore) to help the young woman escape the war-torn country and find safe haven on a ship called Tomorrow. Very little is explained in this film; it's all about the escape. Along the way, we meet Theo's friend Jasper (Michael Caine in a phenomenal performance) and several other characters who assist him (or turn out to be betrayers). The cinematography is astounding, with many long, uninterrupted shots, ala Hitchcock. I'm having a hard time thinking of a movie that has better camera work. You can't avert your eyes. The plot is somewhat elusive, with very little backstory, but director Alfonso Cuaron has wisely chosen to make this a visceral rather than a 'logical' film. He succeeds in captivating us. This is one of the best films of 2006, with a high budget ($76 million), but it lost money because it was not well-promoted. Too far over the average Hollywood-brainwashed moviegoers' heads, I suppose. Quit watching mainstream Hollywood garbage and seek out gems like this one. You will be rewarded.

The first time I watched Children of Men I was somewhere between the ages of 12 and 15 , I didn't really know what I was in store for but my young mind was taking on a tense dystopian adventure that gave me just enough info to be invested in the world, a bit more information in the elaborate set design , and a whirlwind tale of betrayal , danger, sacrifice, and survival, and at the core of the movies message is life. I rewatched the film for the first time in over a decade tonight and it was a little slower but every bit worth anther viewing and reminded me why I still consider this film one of the greatest I've seen. Children of Men has lots of messages in it , the beauty of life wrapped up in the ugly mess that is humanity , politics, power and the the never ending trudge that can be the day to day despair many of us encounter. All of these messages are expressed through flawed and interesting characters, no one is truly good and no one is truly evil , all of these characters are trying to make it in a world that has sacrificed peace and harmony for the sake of survival. I put Children of Men up there with other great sci-fi dystopian films such as Soylent Green , Planet of The apes, 2001, and Interstellar. What I believe gives this film the edge over those other greats is the heartfelt messages about humanity and our eternal battle between the hopefulness of Faith and the at times all too harsh reality of chance. If you are looking for a dystopian Science fiction film with a world you can get invested in , a movie more focused on telling a story and letting your feelings occur naturally versus telling you how to feel , a movie that will make you ask a few questions about yourself and the rest of the flawed mass of us that make up humanity then this is the film for you . I truly hope those who watch it enjoy it but in the spirit of the film even if you don't that's fine too our humanity is the collection of our flaws as well as positive attributes .

This movie's main problem is that it isn't really about what it purports to be about, and that makes it come across feeling dishonest. Nominally, this is about exploring what would happen if mankind lost its ability to reproduce. And the plot does reference this from time to time. But that's just a maguffin, giving the filmmakers the opportunity to show us what they're really interested in, which is the mistreatment of immigrants. It's dishonest because by making the movie ostensibly about the infertility, it avoids having to explore the plausibility of its immigrant story, or even explain it in any real way. Instead, we just have the UK authorities obsessed with barbarically persecuting anyone not born in the UK, and perhaps also the non-white British, seemingly for no reason whatsoever. Nazi and Christian Nativity symbology abound, basically conveying the heavy-handed message that all Western Civilization is Nazi and that the non-white populations are mankind's salvation. No-one's motivation in the movie makes any sense: they just do things because it's convenient to move the story along. If you want to make a movie about third world immigrants and armed revolution, go ahead and make a movie about third world immigrants and armed revolution, and explore those issues. Don't shoehorn it into a movie that's supposedly about something else. This movie is fantastic visually and atmospherically. And it has some great action sequences. It certainly grabs you emotionally. But there's ultimately no coherent story underneath it all, so while you're watching it you're always thinking, this makes sense, why would anyone do this?, what's the point? The protagonist, Theo, gets involved when his ex, now leader of some militant group that is trying to overthrow the govt in support of the immigrants, dramatically kidnaps him on the street and takes him to their hideout. Contacting him like this, rather than, I don't know, quietly talking to him in a bar somewhere, is explained as being necessary because they're afraid of the police. Sure, throwing a hood over someone and throwing him into a van on a busy street in central London and then speeding off is a fantastic way of staying off the radar of the Fascist Police State and not leading them to your hideout. They need him to procure transit papers to transport a woman who has inexplicably become pregnant out of the country. Why the militant immigrant group is interested in this is unclear, as it's equally unclear why "The Human Project" has contacted them of all people to obtain this woman for them. Also, since Britain is apparently the only area of the world that hasn't descended into total barbaric anarchy (although satellite linkups to South America still work), it's not clear why this is a desirable thing. Said transit papers are never actually used, and their only purpose seems to be that they are "joint transit papers" providing a reason for Theo to come along. But they do provide the pretext for visiting Theo's cousin or whatever who is some big shot in the govt. He's living in the Battersea power station, which has been transformed into a posh residence/art museum, where the British are storing art treasures that they've managed to save and extract from around the world before the locals destroyed them. And he's got the Pink Floyd inflatable pig flying there just like on the Animals album cover. That was pretty funny juxtaposed with Michelangelo's David. And it goes on like this. Everyone seems to think that whoever possesses the baby will control the world, so much violence ensues. And no-one appears to care about either the mother or the baby personally. They're just useful power objects. They eventually end up in this massive concentration camp, which we're told everyone keeps trying to escape from. It's pretty heavily fortified, with multiple barriers/checkpoints and a really wide exclusion zone. It also turns out that it's conveniently located along the coast, and boats are readily available. But apparently it's never occurred to either the inmates or the Fascist Police State that said boats could be used to leave the camp. Also, the inmates are in possession of the most impressive advanced military equipment, which makes for some impressive battle scenes, but you have to wonder, how did they get all this stuff past the guards? I could go on forever about the stuff that makes no sense. I gather from reading some of the other reviews here that the book that this was drawn from is very different, and actually is about the infertility thing. That sounds like it could have been interesting. All the more reason to be disappointed. So in summary, great production and action scenes, but a maddeningly idiotic plot. It can work for you if you don't enjoy thinking.

Una de las mejores películas de ciencia ficción de los últimos años. Gran reparto y grandes actuaciones además de un trabajo de dirección sobresaliente (la escena del asalto en medio de la carretera es de quitarse el sombrero)

Children of Men was shown in limited cinemas on Christmas Day in 2006; an appropriate day for a story of the re-birth of the human race. The film's opening credits flash onto a black screen with a newsreader voice off announcing the death of baby Diego, at eighteen, the youngest person on the planet. Newspaper cuttings confirm the progressive downfall of humanity and posters state that `avoiding fertility tests is a crime'. Graffiti proclaims the growing threat of an uprising. Britain is the only country in the world not fallen into total chaos. However, all foreigners are now considered illegal immigrants, are termed Fugees hunted down and placed in cages or sent to live in refugee shanty camps. The government hands out anti depressants and Quietus kits for the gentle suicide with the slogan `you decide when'. Fear is mobilized by political groups such as the Renouncers who preach that infertility is God's punishment. Society is running down with no reason to maintain it. Rubbish litters the filthy streets, schools fall into ruin and despite being set in the future of 2027 it looks as if no advancements have been made in many years. This perhaps is the brilliance behind the film; it is a futuristic, dystopian world that still feels genuine and reflects so many parallels already inherent in today's society. As the film begins there is mass mourning, Princess Diana style, for the loss of Diego and a high pitched, uncomfortable whistling sound that we realise is Theo's ears ringing from a bomb that explodes in the café he has just left. Theodore Faron is not the archetypal hero, he blunders clumsily through the film, an unshaven, alcoholic living like a zombie, his previous activist nature turned passive with the knowledge that the human race is doomed to be extinct. He flippantly states that the cigarettes he smokes are `not killing him yet'. Flip-flops are not the usual foot attire for the champion protector, yet Theo limps to the end on his damaged feet. Throughout the film there is constant Christian subtext: Kee reveals her swollen belly to Theo in a straw filled barn. She is being shepherded by Julian, leader of the Fishes who strive for equal rights for illegal immigrants. The fish is a symbol of Christianity. Theodore, meaning gift from God, is the only person Julian and Kee trust. Dogs and cats flock to him and we see an assortment of chickens, sheep and a loan deer in his path that imply his Jesus-like status. Miriam, the original Hebrew form of Mary, is the oddly Buddhist midwife, preparing to bring in the new life. Kee jokes that she is a virgin and laughs at Theo's dumbstruck expression; but we are assured that the religious suggestions are merely a way of making this film stand out as apocalyptic. The profanities in the film seem unusually apt as `Jesus Christ' is gasped several times and Theo delivers the first child since 2009 to the words `Oh my God.' The film is based on P D James' book, but retains only the bare essentials of its plot. Sadly we miss the vision of women pushing dolls in prams or having christening parties for kittens and Theo's cousin is in fact more than a minister collecting the remnants of art, he is the Warden of England; its sole ruler. Although the book is quieter and more sinister, director Alfonso Cuarón's (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) film gives his audience enough thought provoking detail to balance the high action scenes with sensitive control. The film is shot in hazy grey-green monotone, other than the few splashes of red blood that hit the camera in the penultimate scenes. Angelic choirs sing through the sound of gunshot. This is a bleak looking film, desolate, war ridden and broken and yet it carries hope with it in Theo's reluctant awakening. Clive Owen (Croupier, Derailed) as Theo carries this exceptional film, with his brooding stillness complimenting Cuarón's fluid photography in a documentary styled piece. Owen's beautifully unguarded acting style is perfect for the flawed and cynical hero that we trust despite his disenchantment. Michael Caine (The Italian Job, Get Carter) is wonderful as Theo's aging hippie friend. The film comes to an end all too soon, with Theo striving to find safety for Kee and the new child on the hospital boat, aptly named the tomorrow, part of the illusive Human Project. We are left wishing there had been more to it, wanting more information about the outcome but ultimately with a sense of sad contemplation but renewed faith in the human condition. As the end credits scroll up to the sound of children's laughter we are assured that hope has prevailed.

CHILDREN OF MEN- stilistisch ein Hammer von Film. Düstere und dreckige Optik, tolle Darsteller, fesselnde Story. Und soo traurig. Die Welt bricht zusammen- nur Großbritannien kämpft weiter. " Selbst, wenn sie ein Mittel gegen die Unfruchtbarkeit entdeckt hätten- es spielt keine Rolle. Zu spät. Die Welt ist so und so im Ar**h. Und es war schon zu spät, bevor das mit der Unfruchtbarkeit passiert ist....verflucht. " Wenn ich bedenke, dass der Film CHILDREN OF MEN erstens: Bereits heute schon Zehn Jahre alt ist, zweitens: Das Flüchtlingsproblem heute, Zehn Jahre später, grausige Realität bei uns ist, und drittens: Dass es nur noch weniger als läppische Elf Jahre sind, die uns von der Geschichte hier, die im Jahre 2027 spielt, entfernen- ja dann wird mir mehr als Angst und Bange. Wobei diese Angst schon jetzt die ganze Welt regiert. CHILDREN OF MEN ist die Zukunft, der Thriller, von der/ dem wir echt nicht zu träumen wagen............- beklemmend, doch überaus spannend. Eine Welt ohne Kinder- das ist eine geradezu klassische Schreckens- vorstellung. Denn kommen den Menschen die Kinder abhanden, so kommt ihnen auch das Leben abhanden. " Sie ist schwanger!? " - " Es ist ein Wunder, nicht? " ************************************************************* Story: Als im Jahr 2027 der jüngste Mensch der Welt mit nur Achtzehn Jahren stirbt, scheint das Aussterben der Menschheit unabwendbar. Die Zukunft des von Terroristen und Nuklearkriegen verwüsteten Planeten muss gesichert werden- von dem ehemaligen Aktivisten Theo ( Clive Owen ) und seiner Ex- Frau Julian ( Julianne Moore ) . Als eine junge Frau schwanger wird, werden sie zur Eskorte auf einem gefährlichen Weg zu einem Zufluchtsort..... ............................................................. *************************************************************** Mein ( etwas längeres ) tief bewegtes Fazit: Die Menschheit stirbt aus. Im Jahre 2027 liegt die Welt im totalen Chaos. Anarchie, Gewalt und Krieg dominieren das weltweite Geschehen- nur Großbritannien versucht, Ordnung zu behalten. Durch ein strenges, militärisches Regime, das jeden illegalen Einwanderer brutal verhaftet. Wer weiß- vielleicht sehen wir bald alle so resigniert aus wie Theo in CHILDREN OF MEN- Alfonso Cuarons düsterer Zukunftsthriller ist ein Fest für Pessimisten und Untergangs- Theoretiker: Mit grandioser Lakonie projiziert er die Krisen der Gegenwart in eine erschütternde Zukunft. Terror erzeugt im London des Jahres 2027 keinen Schrecken mehr, er gehört zum Alltag. Nach dem Kollaps der Welt marschiert nur Großbritannien unverdrossen weiter..................- überschwemmt von illegalen Immigranten, verrotteten Gestalten an jeder Straßenecke, die in militärisch bewachte Hochsicherheits- Auffanglager abgeschoben werden, hat sich das Vereinigte Königreich in einen Polizeistaat verwandelt. Eine Strafe Gottes? Vielleicht will aber auch nur die Natur durch des Menschen Unfruchtbarkeit noch grösseres Elend verhindern? Regisseur Alfonso Cuaron schaffte ein ambitioniertes Portrait einer sterbenden Erde. Einer der wichtigsten Filme überhaupt, den ich dieses Jahr sah. Und zwingend sehenswert. ***** Slavoj Zizek: " Ich möchte Sie etwas fragen. Warum nehmen wir das Ganze, auch jetzt noch, trotz all der Berichte über die Erderwärmung, nicht ernst? Wir nehmen es ernst, vom Verstand her, und trotzdem sind wir handlungsunfähg. Wir wissen, dass es wahr ist, was die Wissenschaftler uns sagen, und doch glauben wir ihnen nicht. Es ist, als lese man etwas über die globale Erwärmung, ....dann geht man raus und denkt, " Mein Gott, die Sonne, die Blumen. Moment mal. Das kann nicht verschwinden. Das ist real. " James Lovelook: " Bei jeder Spezies besteht die Gefahr, dass sie ausgerottet wird. Ich glaube nicht, dass das für die Menschen gilt. Sie gehören zu den klügsten unter den Tieren........ich habe Neun Enkel, und ganz ehrlich, weiß ich nicht, was ich ihnen sagen soll... außer der Wahrheit,...was passieren wird, und die Möglichkeiten, wie ich sie sehe, aber es liegt wirklich....an ihnen. Ich kann sie bestenfalls dazu ermutigen und sie dazu bringen, nicht nur das Schreckliche daran zu sehen, sondern auch........- das Ganze ist ein Abenteuer,.... es beinhaltet eine Chance auf Verbesserung......, sie sollten weiterhin Kinder aufziehen........................." . ***** Lauflänge Film: 104.41 Minuten ( mit Gänsehaut- Sound- Abspann ) ! Zusatzmaterial: Angriff auf die Männer= 7.32 Minuten! Bonus DVD: - Children of Men: Kommentar von Slavoj Zizek= 5.42 Minuten! - Unveröffentlichte Szenen= 2.23 Minuten! - Theo und Julian= 4.38 Minuten! - Futuristisches Design= 8.16 Minuten! - Visuelle Effekte: Die Erschaffung des Babys= 3.03 Minuten! - Es bleibt Hoffnung= 27.09 Minuten!! Fünf Sterne! Düster, weise, spannend!

Il film non è forse fatto così bene da meritare tante stellette...i personaggi sono disegnati con superficialità, quasi delle scontate macchiette....la trama traballa ed è poco verosimile...eppure è un film che a me cattura e commuove, che riesce a comunicarmi, nonostante le sue limitazioni, una notevole angoscia per il probabile futuro cupo e senza speranza che ci aspetta.

100 % OK Goede verzending en besteld item beantwoorde volledig aan de beschrijving van de verkoper ( uiterst tevreden ) :-):-):-)