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Alfonso Cuarón

Children of Men

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In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have become somehow infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.

  • Director: Alfonso Cuarón
  • Main Cast: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Clare-Hope Ashitey
  • Soundtrack: John Tavener
  • Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
  • Screenplay: Alfonso Cuarón, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, P.D. James
  • Cinema Premiere: September 22, 2006





What do English critics think?

English Reviews

3 english reviews of Children of Men (2006)

  • 1. Roger Ebert
    10 / 10

    Cuaron fulfills the promise of futuristic fiction; characters do not wear strange costumes or visit the moon, and the cities are not plastic hallucinations, but look just like today, except tired and shabby.
    - Roger Ebert

    rogerebert.com »

  • 2. New York Times
    10 / 10

    "Children of Men" may be something of a bummer, but it’s the kind of glorious bummer that lifts you to the rafters, transporting you with the greatness of its filmmaking.
    - Manohla Dargis

    nytimes.com »

  • 3. Empire
    8 / 10

    A visually stunning Swiftian satire, "Children of Men" may appear clumsy, but its message is simple, heartfelt and ultimately rather moving.
    - Damon Wise

    Empire »

Reviews by critics from other countries

Foreign Reviews

2 foreign reviews of Children of Men (2006)

  • 1. Nöjesguiden
    10 / 10

    Translated from swedish: The story unfolds at a fast pace but with respectful care for the narrative.
    - Tomas Hemstad

    Swedish: ng.se »

  • 2. Moviezine
    6 / 10

    Translated from swedish: But there the story is weak and fails to stick in my memory; there is another strong reason to watch "Children of Men": magnificent photography and clever technical solutions. Future films tend to be action-packed, and the director hasn't completely shied away from CGI, but he uses it sparingly, only to enhance the experience in certain scenes.
    - Alexander Kardelo

    Swedish: moviezine.se »



World-Wide Box Office Revenue

Box Office

Children of Men has earned a total of 70 595 464 dollars from cinemas across the world (the global box office).

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