"Children of Men" Director Alfonso Cuaron spins a heavy but provocative tale of a world mourning its never-born after a plague of infertility leaves humanity childless and hopeless.
December 23, 2006 (Press Release) --
Capsule reviews of films opening Dec. 25-29:
"Children of Men" Director Alfonso Cuaron spins a heavy but provocative tale of a world mourning its never-born after a plague of infertility leaves humanity childless and hopeless. Taking place in 2027, the film is set so closely to our times and is so recognizably an extension of our world that it offers an intriguing chance for reflection on how we treat one another and what we take for granted. Clive Owen stars as an apathetic Brit drawn by an old flame (Julianne Moore) into a terrorist group's efforts to protect a young woman (Clare-Hope Ashitey) who may hold the key to humanity's salvation. Adapting the story from P.D. James' novel, Cuaron presents a film of ideas disguised as a thriller, examining such issues as racism, distrust of immigrants and economic inequities that are so relevant today. Michael Caine co-stars. R for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity. 109 min. Three and a half stars out of four.
_ David Germain, AP Movie Writer
"Notes on a Scandal" It's hard to go wrong when you match up two of the world's finest film actresses on opposite sides of a twisted psychological drama about a looney spinster preying on the soul mate she thinks she's finally found. This pure-class take on "Single White Female" allows Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett to melt into their roles as London school teachers whose friendship carries a dangerous underpinning. Dench plays a desperately lonesome woman whose only friend is her cat until a nervous new art teacher (Blanchett) joins the staff. Their budding camaraderie turns sinister after Dench's character discovers her new pal is having an affair with a teenage student, using the information to try to extort a lifelong commitment of devotion from her unsuspecting victim. The film loses some punch in the homestretch, but director Richard Eyre maintains intense momentum throughout. R for language and some aberrant sexual content. 91 min. Three stars out of four.
_ David Germain, AP Movie Writer
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"Children of Men" Director Alfonso Cuaron spins a heavy but provocative tale of a world mourning its never-born after a plague of infertility leaves humanity childless and hopeless. Taking place in 2027, the film is set so closely to our times and is so recognizably an extension of our world that it offers an intriguing chance for reflection on how we treat one another and what we take for granted. Clive Owen stars as an apathetic Brit drawn by an old flame (Julianne Moore) into a terrorist group's efforts to protect a young woman (Clare-Hope Ashitey) who may hold the key to humanity's salvation. Adapting the story from P.D. James' novel, Cuaron presents a film of ideas disguised as a thriller, examining such issues as racism, distrust of immigrants and economic inequities that are so relevant today. Michael Caine co-stars. R for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity. 109 min. Three and a half stars out of four.
_ David Germain, AP Movie Writer
"Notes on a Scandal" It's hard to go wrong when you match up two of the world's finest film actresses on opposite sides of a twisted psychological drama about a looney spinster preying on the soul mate she thinks she's finally found. This pure-class take on "Single White Female" allows Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett to melt into their roles as London school teachers whose friendship carries a dangerous underpinning. Dench plays a desperately lonesome woman whose only friend is her cat until a nervous new art teacher (Blanchett) joins the staff. Their budding camaraderie turns sinister after Dench's character discovers her new pal is having an affair with a teenage student, using the information to try to extort a lifelong commitment of devotion from her unsuspecting victim. The film loses some punch in the homestretch, but director Richard Eyre maintains intense momentum throughout. R for language and some aberrant sexual content. 91 min. Three stars out of four.
_ David Germain, AP Movie Writer
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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