Directed by: Alfonso CuarónScreenplay by: Alfonso Cuarón, Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
Based on the book by: P.D. James
Cinematography by: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editor: Alfonso Cuarón, Alex Rodríguez
Cast: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore and Chiwetel Ejiofor
Year: 2006
The only film I ever watched in theatres TWICE within the span of 12 hours. A jaw droppingly realistic portrayal of where civilization is bound to be headed if we do not realise the implications of what we are doing to the planet and each other.
A depressing and bleak future such as a world without children might be a tough sell for most viewers, but I believe it is a film that begs the audience to follow the main character though the live-action carnival ride through an absolute hell-scape of a future and have faith enough to stick with it to find the glimmer of hope at the end of the long, dark tunnel.
So many unique and fascinating characters that come in and out of the film, some to help and others to harm (just like in life). Not to be left out is Clive Owen's performance, who presents us with such a nuanced character who seamlessly runs the gamut of the human experience from disillusioned sceptic to hopeful guardian of humanity's last chance.
I sincerely believe that this film will gain further credibility among film critics, theorists, artists and viewers as an early masterpiece of 21st century filmmaking. It should be recognised as a landmark in both for it's superbly executed visuals and exceptional quality of storytelling. Without a doubt, this is my generation's equivalent of A Clockwork Orange.
A depressing and bleak future such as a world without children might be a tough sell for most viewers, but I believe it is a film that begs the audience to follow the main character though the live-action carnival ride through an absolute hell-scape of a future and have faith enough to stick with it to find the glimmer of hope at the end of the long, dark tunnel.
So many unique and fascinating characters that come in and out of the film, some to help and others to harm (just like in life). Not to be left out is Clive Owen's performance, who presents us with such a nuanced character who seamlessly runs the gamut of the human experience from disillusioned sceptic to hopeful guardian of humanity's last chance.
I sincerely believe that this film will gain further credibility among film critics, theorists, artists and viewers as an early masterpiece of 21st century filmmaking. It should be recognised as a landmark in both for it's superbly executed visuals and exceptional quality of storytelling. Without a doubt, this is my generation's equivalent of A Clockwork Orange.
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