Children of Men

*****

I can't emphasize how much this film kicks ass. Not only because I got a free ticket (the projector shorted out and we had to wait 5 minutes in suspense to see what happens next), but the cinemtography and directing were stellar - Alfonso Cuaron is the next Spielberg. Mr. Spielberg, step aside for Alfonso Cuaron!



One thing that I noticed that was strikingly similar to Spielberg's style was the long shots and the numerous events which took place in the shots. There were two continuous shots which lasted for at least 5 minutes each. If Cuaron doens't get a Best Director nomination, there is injustice in Hollywood.

I tip my hat to Mr. Cuaron for the best directing I've ever seen (2nd to Schindler's List) and Clive Owen who carried the picture with an amazing performance.