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Set in a future society where the youngest person in the world has just died, this movie is designed to generate a feeling if not a following. Although the backdrop is Britain, there are many similarities and direct references to the war in Iraq. In one scene there is a man standing in a sheet, arms outstretched with a sandbag bag over his head. An exact replica of one of the many prisoner abuse photos from the Abu Ghraib scandal.

 

The story is touching and real. The side effects of no more children being born has been well thought out. As with any dire times, different countries can become the focus of refugees. The constant influx of people wanting a better life and how the government deals with it is very stark.

 

Without giving too much away, there is one scene that will tug at many hearts. A very realistic moment happens that shows, literally what it would take for people of today to believe in miracles.

 

I give Children of Men 5 out of 5 Mikes

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