Children of Men (Blu-ray) Blu-ray, 2006

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MovieMail's Review

Based on the novel by PD James, Children of Men is a dystopian tale of near-future Britain - a world where mankind is infertile and the youngest living person died this morning. However this isn't an examination of morality in a society doomed to certain extinction within a few decades time. No, it's a thriller - the richest one in years.
The adaptation itself is intriguing - they've taken the concept and, together with excellent design and cinematography, created a compelling, hauntingly believable world. The plot on the other hand has been heavily reconstructed into a veritable thrill-ride – in the midst of a totalitarian government and terrorists, Clive Owen must escort a precious, fragile prize – the first pregnant women in nearly thirty years - to a rendezvous with a science ship off the coast of Britain. Despite the calibre of the performances, it's the filmmaking craft that's the star of the show here - action films simply don't often get this level of attention or skill. So – thrilling, thought-provoking and impeccably well made - what more could you want?

Dan Hunter on 18th December 2006
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Film Information

Director - Alfonso Cuaron

Produced - 2006

Main Language - English

Countries & Regions - American film

Cast - Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Blu-ray Details

Certificate:	15	Publisher:	Universal Pictures	Region:	B
Length:	109 mins	Aspect:	1080P 1.85:1 Widescreen	Cat No:	8270717
Format:	Blu-ray Colour

Blu-ray Extras

U-Control: Picture in Picture
Creating the Baby- Uncover the incredible visual effects used to create a life-like baby in the film
Deleted Scenes
Futuristic Designs- Director Alfonso Cuarón's vision from concept to cinematic life
Theo and Julian- In exclusive on-set interviews, actors Clive Owen and Julianne Moore offer up insights and secrets about their characters
Under Attack - Documentary about the café explosion and car attack sequences
Possibility of Hope- A chilling documentary features the world's leading futurists and philosophers examining social and economic shifts that find expression in Children of Men
Comments by Slavoj Zizek.

Film Description

A hugely impressive sci-fi drama from Mexican director Cuaron. Set in London, 2027, in a world where humans can no longer procreate, a pregnant woman is discovered. She must be transported to a sanctuary at sea in order to save the human race, as terrorists and government alike wish to exploit her for their own ends. The action scenes are terrific, and the film took home two awards at the Venice Film Festival.