Children of Men
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
flavo43 reviewed
November 22, 2025•
Children of Men is one of the most haunting post-apocalyptic films I’ve ever seen. Unlike many entries in the genre, it tackles social collapse with unsettling realism: refugee camps, authoritarian crackdowns, and everyday numbness to violence feel frighteningly plausible. The premise alone made me stop and seriously imagine a world where humanity can no longer have children, and the film never lets you escape the weight of that idea. It is deeply thought provoking, but also gripping, with bursts of raw, chaotic action that pull you right into the characters’ desperation. The long, seemingly unbroken shots make everything feel immediate and dangerous, as if you’re walking those ruined streets yourself. Clive Owen’s weary, reluctant heroism and the strong supporting cast keep the story grounded in human emotion, turning a bleak vision of the future into something still strangely hopeful about sacrifice, faith, love, and the stubborn will to carry on.