Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Children of Men (2006)

Genre: Science-Fiction / Thriller
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Cast: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine
Running time: 109 minutes



In 2027, in a world on the edge of collapsing following 18 years of global human infertility, civil servant Theo Faron is recruited by a militant group led by his ex-wife to obtain transit papers for a young pregnant refugee who is looking to escape the dire situation. In this world where most people have hidden agendas, Theo soon becomes the only person the young lady can count on to keep her safe.

This 2006 film is based on the P.D. James novel of the same name, published in 1992.

Clive Owen is really solid as Theo Faron, a former activist who sort of gave up after losing his child. He sees the safety of the young refugee and her baby as a personal mission he will do everything to accomplish. It was also a treat to see Julianne Moore, albeit for a very short part of the movie, and Michael Caine, in a very different role for him.

Overall, Children of Men is a wonderfully directed film about hope and the importance of children in society. This movie beautifully combined the genres of Science-Fiction and Thrillers, with a storyline and action scenes that keep the viewer guessing. All things considered, I highly recommend this title.

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