Children of Men (2006) FIRST TIME MOVIE REACTION!!
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I remember going to see this masterpiece with a group of friends in high school. Half of us saw this, the other half saw Pan's Labyrinth, and both groups thought the other half made the wrong choice. Turned out, there was no wrong choice.
That was the year when the three amigos finally "made it" in Hollywood, adding Iñárritu with Babel.
Such a masterpieces both
I saw both as a double feature as a freshman in college. It was a trying day I cried afterward.
Back when it was normal for more than 1great movie to be in the cinema at the same time.
Nowadays you can be lucky if there is 1 movie per year that is worth watching in the cinema.
No wrong amswers, only great cinema
The scene were the soldiers cease fire is amazing
One of the greatest moments in cinema. Just pure emotion.
@@zombiTrout Absolutely agree!
@@zombiTrout I believe CineFix ranked that whole one take scene as the best moment in cinema history and it's hard to argue against it. Just stunning cinematography, acting, action, emotion, everything.
It was when Julianne Moore’s character is killed that shocked me into really paying mind to this film. I, like everyone, thought she was in it for the duration only to realize “anything goes”.
I have a friend who loved this movie only because she died. he haaaaates her, it's so weird.
@rickking228SAARH AAHH!! Sarah Harding!! How many Sarah’s do you think are on this island? 😂
I love how hard they were working to fight back the tears during the scene when they are descending the stairs with the baby. I can’t blame them, I sobbed when I watched it in the theater back in 2006.
An absolutely masterful work of cinema, that somehow seems even more relevant today.
Same I nearly cried when I saw that scene too.
Congratulations. You just watched one of the greatest modern masterpieces of all time and one of my favorite films.
This is Alfonso Cuaron's masterpiece imo... and one of the best films in history for me as well! Probably top 10
Easily on my top 10 films of all time list, and probably close to the top
Yeah I think its in my Top 5
The giant pig and the power station in the background is that of Pink Floyd's album, Animals. Give it a listen if you haven't and follow the lyrics. Very fitting for the themes of the film.
So funny that you guys didn't get this reference. How young are you exactly?
and that when we just listened In the court of the Crimson King by King Crimson, what a movie!
@@mjq3555 They’re beyond the time of vinyl & album cover artwork (sadly). Even if they happen to know the album, there’s a chance that they still might not be aware of the cover art made for it.
The album came out in '77. I believe they're in their late 20's. Explain how they could have possibly known that album reference. I'm lucky I know, and I'm only slightly older than them. Not knowing every Pink Floyd reference in pop culture, obvious or not, doesn't need a "kids these days" statement. Also, vinyls are outselling CDs for the first time in 30+ years, so "the time of vinyl" isn't over just because it isn't the only way to get music these days.
i'd've thought anyone with even a passing awareness of London and/or Battersea Power Station would get the reference but apparently not
So glad you guys enjoyed it! The emotional impact of this movie really caught me off guard. This one is definitely worth the rewatch!
This movie, for me, crystalizes one of the more important roles of fatherhood; at the end, when Theo believes Key and the baby are safe, and only then, does he see fit to die...also why he wanted the woman with the dog to come with...he knew he didn't have much time left.
"Dont capsize the boat when he falls over" That line had me bust out laughing. Thank you! Cheers from the States
This is one of my all time favourite films. Absolutely fantastic in every way. The flying pig is from Pink Floyds Animals album which is itself based on George Orwell's Animal farm, it's a 4th wall break by the director.
The movie is so well shot. The one shot scenes are absolutely stunning. I've watched this film so many times and I'm still on the edge of my seat every time!!!
Definitely a 10/10 for me.
I loved the nod to Animals. It’s one of those moments in the theater where you start looking around, to see who else gets it🤣
Speaking of iconic prog rock bands, I'm glad they used King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King on the soundtrack
Two really fascinating details in this film: at one point, we can see The Shard skyscraper on the London skyline, and we also see Theo wearing a ratty old London Olympics sweater. The film takes place in 2027 and the Olympics were 2012 and The Shard opened 2013. The film came out in 2006. Amazing attention to detail to include things like that.
This movie was made during the Bush/Blair years, when both countries started down a road of really horrible violations of humans rights and cruelty against immigrants. The design elements of this movie are in part a response to the fear in that time. This film really is a masterpiece.
LOL, the speed your faces changed between the “close to Wales” joke and Julian getting shot…classic. 😂
Masterpiece film!
"I was in the mood for some action". Brace yourself, Tom
children of men(2006),the road (2009),perfect sense (2011)...these are some of the best films of this period exploring the human side of the end of the world, instead of showing us the usual savages and superheroes locked in an epic battle.
The children playing over the credits, after such a rough journey; combined with the ending is one of the most powerful things I’ve seen fr. This was one of a kind and gets me everytime
This is by far the most underrated sci-fi film of all time. It’s exceptional. The original novel was written by my favorite cozy-mystery author, P.D. James (if you like Agatha Christie, you’ll LOVE James). This novel was a really different one for James, but it’s excellent as per. The film is a perfect translation of the original story. One reviewer said it was 20 years ahead of its time, and I completely agree.
Yhis movie is not underrated, its just not as well known as it should.
@@carlossaraiva8213 That’s because it was underrated at the time of its release.
Funny you said you could write a thesis on it, we did this movie in my "music in film" class and we spent *days* just on the Court of the Crimson King scene. There's so much there to dig into. Great video! ❤
One of my fave details in this movie is in the very beginning, when the reason he gives to his boss for why he wants to leave work isn't because he was almost in a bombing, but because Baby Diego died. He knew which excuse would be more believable. The other shot I love is when Kee first reveals her pregnancy and she's standing amid a bunch of dairy cows talking cutting off udders. It's pretty telling that the reveal is surrounded by a visual reminder of the way humans will essentially torture these poor animals to get what we want from their bodies. Not exactly a subtle metaphor, but a brilliant one.
Fun Fact: This film came out on December 25th, 2006. The title comes from Psalm 90. Also, the name Theo is, of course, derived from the Greek word for God (theos). So Kee gives birth to the God-baby that will save humanity. Her pregnancy reveal happens in a barn/manger. The rebel group is called the "Fishes." The fish was a common symbol in early Christianity.
Children of Men is a Christmas film.
This movie shook me to the core the first time I saw it, it’s a masterpiece.
I feel like reproductive/fertility sci-fi is one of the most underutilized forms of speculative fiction. This was a really good movie!
True, i only can put out two examples that i have seen being used on this topic, Children of men and The handmaids tale.
I believe we'll see more, as it's a real threat right now. Worldwide sperm counts have dropped by more than half since 1973, with the rate accelerating since 2000.
While sperm count isn't the sole predictor of fertility (motility is the big one), it can cause delay in conception. So yeah, since films generally reflect the times we're living in, I imagine more writers and directors are going to tackle this.
@@yubyub335 i'd put gattaca in there aswell...
@@stefanforrer2573 Oh, that reminds me! They need to watch _Gattaca_ if they haven’t already seen it! I think it’s worth watching for the 90s fashion alone.
Absolute masterpiece, one of my all time favorites
Children of Men is an absolute underrated modern masterpiece. The long takes, the grittiness, characters, the art of the storytelling. A movie that on each rewatching still manages to impress.
Yes! This is one of my favorite movies and one that gets me finding new channels when they react to it (but I happened to follow you guys beforehand lol). Really underrated at the time, gaining more traction over time, brilliant film
Ok, I absolutely REVERE this movie. I saw it in theatres when it released, and wow, what an absolute ride.
Also, the sheer amount of 'one-take shots' in this movie is incredible. Such a brilliant way of filmmaking.
Now that you guys have seen it, you should go watch the behind the scenes stuff. You don't even need to react to it but damn, it is absolutely fascinating how they managed those one takes.
I’m so glad Tom clarified that it was the WOMEN who could no longer have the children . . . I was worried there for a minute. . . Lol!
I feel like I remember seeing a piece on the 10:02 scene! I believe it was one continuous shot with the camera actually moving through the car. I wish I could remember where I saw that, it was a really interesting piece on how that was filmed.
Edit: After watching through the whole video now, you guys talked about the long shots at the end. I found the video I mentioned above! It's here on youtube called: "Two Axis Dolly & Children of Men: Behind the Scenes". Highly recommend giving it a watch!
Fantastic commentary and analysis, guys. This is EXACTLY how I felt after watching this film. It left me in heavy thought for days afterwards after I saw it at the cinema. So gripping and long-lasting. In my opinion, a masterpiece.
I love this movie. The mastery in filmmaking involved, the deep meaning of it. And the emotion it provokes. I cried so much when I saw it in the theater on its release. This is cruel and unforgiving, but it still manages to carry so much hope.
10:10 "Hill bandits!" "They might have drifted too far into Wales..."
"You can always add to the canvas, but at what point do you stop?" Well put, Tom! A 10/10 film.
I went into the theater without even seeing the trailer or the poster, with some friends. It was mind-blowing. We all went to see it again the next day. It still seems like a very intense warning of the times to come, along with (of all things) Idiocracy, which is like this film's goofy little brother. I hope you noticed the song during the end credits: C***s Are Still Running the World by Jarvis Cocker.
"C***s Are Still Running the World by Jarvis Cocker"
All the more relevant today!
The scene where they're sneaking out of the farm is so intense. It doesn't matter how many times I see this I'm still at the edge of my seat.
I wish more movies felt so immersive as that one scene
I remember renting this movie without knowing anything about it, then sitting back and relaxing to watch it, but the opening scene of him going in and out of that Cafe and it exploding, in one shot? I was sitting at attention the rest of the movie
The long no cut shots absolutely BLEW me away when I first saw this movie. It's just on a whole other level. A masterclass.
Alfonso Cuaron is a master filmmaker and he's especially good at the highly choreographed, smooth tracking scene you see a lot in this movie. There's a similar sequence in Roma from 2018 that's also very impactful so I'd recommend checking that one out.
He really gave everything he had in Roma, didn’t he?
I watched this in theaters. I loved it. A lot of people I know didn’t, and I was confused with that. I now think that it was just ahead of its time and there were so many artsy films coming out then.. If it were to come out today I believe it would be much more appreciated. Especially because of the huge influx of the superhero movies and the decline of artistic filmmaking.
The cease fire scene is such a gut punch because it shouldn't have to be the first baby in 18 years to make it stop. Any baby in the vicinity should take priority over any battle, period.
Great point
The point of the illegality of avoiding fertility tests has to do with many things. First, people want to avoid them because they feel it’s no one’s business but their own if they can get pregnant; life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and all that but it would also be seen as your civic duty to become a baby factory since fertility is nearly nonexistent. God knows what the government would do with you if they knew about you. A suspension of your civil liberties for the greater good would be only the start.
Even though I cry 🥺EVERY SINGLE TIME🥺, I’ve watched this movie a couple times a year for about a decade. The story telling is extraordinary. I simply love it.😍
Loved this reaction. Cuaron is such a cinematic visionary. You can see his unique style in every film he has directed. It's amazing even rewatching Azkaban and seeing the same fluidity in one takes as you do in Children of Men or Gravity or Roma. His first film Y Tú Mama Tambien is an utter cinematic masterpiece that is in the same league as Children of Men and I can't recommend it enough. Cuaron is one of the greatest directors the world has ever seen.
Couldn't agree with you guys more! This is not only one of my all-time favorites, but imo one of the most underrated films ever as well. I haven't known many people who have seen it, but all who I have known consider it a masterpiece. Plus I've seen it on many critics top lists. So not sure why its remained such a hidden gem all these years. Back when it came out, I saw it in the theater with a group of people and when it was over, we all just filed out in silence. I remember feeling so many things at once: I felt stunned by the overwhelming experience of the film itself as well as the harrowing gravity of not only the overall subject matter but also what I'd watched the people on screen going through -- but at the same time, I felt filled with a love for humanity and, somehow...hope? So yeah, I think I agree with the Amazon description too lol
There's a behind-the-scenes short about how they filmed the one-take in the car. The actors had to recline their seats to make room for the camera... craziness. Another top-five one-take is at the beginning of The Player.
Glad you got around to this one. The themes were not new in 2006, but how it was filmed was kind of ground breaking.
Oh, and Roger Ebert was still alive when this movie came out. He said he really, really, *really* wanted to know exactly *how* the car scene was shot
You two are right, this movie was very underrated at the time and still is to an extent. I believe all the attention the year this came out was going to The Departed and Letters From Iwo Jima, which are both rad; but this film is I think more meaningful overall and more technically brilliant
omg the evil dreads guy is Charlie Hunnam, first time noticing that!
The detail that amazed me in the cinema in 2006 = his faded 2012 London Olympics T-shirt. Also, wish Cuaron was making more sci-fi /fantasy movies - he's among the very best.
Another great detail is the fact that he Shard did not yet exist in 2006 (construction started in 2009), but the plans existed, so it was included in the London skyline as CGI.
@@DascMusic Nice spot.
Your term of sci-fi-horror reminded me of, “Screamers”, from back in the mid-‘90s. One of the top efforts in the genre for that decade.
The ceasefire when they have the child out and can hear it crying is the best part. The younger soldiers have never seen a child while the older soldiers likely remember when there were children in the world.
Great reaction! When I first saw this movie, I too couldn't believe I missed it in theatres and took so long to find out about it. I loved it from the first time I saw it and bought it as well. I always watch it at least once a year.
So glad you checked this one out! I loved it when it first came out and had seen it a few times on dvd afterwards but I was too young (11) to get a lot of the thematic content going on in it and watching this made me appreciate the film in a new way!
I studied this film in like ty so around age 15/16 and fell in love with this type of dystopia storyline, truly a fantastically dark and humbling concept for the time
A 10/10 for me too. I remember the first time I saw it, I think I was jaw-dropped by the impact of this movie. One of my favourite movie of all time. Watched it multiple times.
Excellent reaction and review, fellas. Definitely gonna be rewatching this one in the future! Cheers
i remember that one of my friends had the theory that The Handmaiden's Tale is whats going on in USA, while Children of Men is happenng in the UK
I remember watching this over and over in 2009-10... just for the camera work alone! You guy's brought me back! Nice one lads!
An exceptional film - I remember stumbling out of that screening back in 2006 utterly dumbfounded. Never watched it since, never felt the need to. Glad you lads appreciated it, was a bit apprehensive of bringing all those feelings back, but it was worth it just to see you two watch and understand. There is always hope.
The meaning of the French flag is in its colours actually - they symbolize the 3 keywords of revolution and democracy nowadays: blue means liberty (originally the bourgeoisie), white is equality (originally the clergy or the Kingdom) and red is fraternity or brotherhood (originally the nobility and together with blue the colours of Paris)
A perfect 10. One of the best films I've seen overall. Everything is pitch perfect. Glad you two enjoyed it! 💖💖
33:54 You can write a paper on this movie and submit it to a university's film or literature department and possibly get it published, which means possible money and more exposure to your channel
Such an outstandingly made film it blows you away
This was the very first film i saw on HD-DVD back when that was a thing, and it was astounding how good it looked, especially with the grittyness, an all time favorite film of mine.
It's not a 2006 concept, as the novel was written in 1992, by PD James. It was a one off for her as her main focus was the detective novels featuring her character Adam Dalgliesh, this was her only Sci fi story, written when she was in her seventies. Essentially the societal collapse because if there is no future what is the point, is hers, though in her version it is the men that are infertile, hence the title. It's a great novel, more of a political thriller than an action film, but then that's the difference in the medium.
I remember seeing this at the pictures back in 2006 and it was utterly shocking. 17 years on and so much has already come true. ps, Clive Owen is a brilliant actor. His genius is his understated performance.
Watch the behind the scenes footage on how the long shot car scene was made. It's crazy how they did it and required a lot of teamwork and choreography.
My favourite film
An absolutely amazing film, the ideas it discusses and the execution of them, one of my favourite movies...so glad you shared your reaction to it!
God, I love this channel and you guys
06:57 on the guy with the dread locks: I just want to say I was so happy to have that FCUK jacket ack in 2005 and I wore it until it was threadbare. A villain in one of the Bourne movies also wears one.
Not sure if you realized about the building as they are carrying the baby out is called Pierrepoint Tower. The link is to that Albert Pierrepoint was Britain's official hangman for the last 50 years that it was being carried out.
ugh man, glad you guys see it for the masterpiece it is. My favorite, all time since seeing it in theatres
So glad to see this reaction. Deserves many rewatches
Alfonso Cuarón is such a brilliant director. I'm so excited that you're one step closer to Y Tu Mama Tambien. It's so beautiful and real. So brilliant.
I remember going to see this movie on my birthday and when it ended just sitting there stunned as the sound of those kids at play filled the theater. Meanwhile I can't even remember what movie it was I had watched earlier that day.
I like the realistic touch of the movie. Especially in the last half, when they shot in Paris and Berlin for the Refugee City.
one of the best movies ever
This film is a masterpiece.❤❤❤
Maybe the most underrated movie of all time. Also a big inspiration for Hideo Kojima and the way he filmed MGS5 and told Death Stranding.
You should watch Clive Owen in King Arthur. It has a great supporting cast and is as close to real history as we have gotten.
This movie is incredible. A masterclass in cinematography.
A reaction I’ve been so looking forward to!!!
Thanks, Tom! Thanks, Shaun! 🦠 I was fortunate to see this one on the big screen. #CinemaRules #AlfonsoCuarón #ChildrenOfMen
One of the greatest films of all-time. Of films over the last couple of decades.. I'd add "PLEASANTVILLE," "STRANGER THAN FICTION," "AMELIE,"... as MUST SEE films. Great reaction!
Happy to see you guys back with another review 🙏🏼
Should do sci-fi sections. Dystopian, space, time travel,
And for that list I suggest “predestination.”
i went to a late show at theater, on my way out i past this movie and snuck in just in time to see the blockade/bike part on, i dont even remember what movie i originally went to see.
One of my favorite movies ever, definitely the best experience I've had seeing a film in theaters.
I loved that of all the scenes you did skip over to fit the DMCA requirement you left in Theo breaking down by the tree after Julianne Moore's character dies. That to me has always been one of the best, most understated scenes in the entire film, really glad you guys seemingly thought so as well. Also, you guys (and anyone else) should absolutely look up the behind the scenes work that went into filming the long take car scene. They had to create a massive rig to be mounted on the car to achieve that long take.
We have a new video series coming out in August called ‘How to Hollywood’ were we look at behind the scenes footage of many many movies, and tell you/show you how some amazing scenes are made 😊 that scene is one of them 😊
This movie is a masterpiece. Absolutely underrated
With all those "quietus" ads in the movie, you would think the story takes place in Canada.
28:38 Which scene in 'Goodfellas' is being referred to? I was under the impression 'Hunger' has one of the most highly-praised one-take scenes although that's static whereas all its rivals will presumably be in motion.
The flying pig is a reference to the album cover of the Pink Floyd's 1977 album ANIMALS. Mostly a Roger Waters' project, the album is a harsh critique of the growing authoritaniism and anti-workers of british politics as brought by Margareth Thatcher's premiership. The influence of that album can be felt throughout the entire film even if no song from it is used.
One of my favorite movies of all time, loved your reaction guys.
Was overlooked so much when it came out, brilliant film.
When I watched it in cinema many people cried after watching. It´s one of the best movies I have ever seen and I have seen a lot.
i really thought this film was going to win the Oscar for cinematography because it is shot in so many amazing ways. I remember being blown away watching it in the theatre and being so emotional especially during the end
This movie is in my top 5. From amazing camera work, amazing world-building set design, amazingly terrible premise--what does a species do when it can see it's extinction coming. You both are right that there is some dense imagery in the film that would worth picking apart for meaning. I also love that Clive Owen our narrative focus is in no way some sort of action hero--in fact the only time he does something other than run away is hitting the guy in the doorway. The final big set piece with everyone stopping the fighting gives me chills every time. I'd be upper 9's as well in ratings.