Good but not great film. The basic premise is that mankind is infertile, and we are essentially on our last generation...hence, society has turned chaotic and is basically cannibalizing itself through terrorism, state oppression, etc. While some have called this film the Blade Runner of the 21st Century, this is misleading. This is not some sci-fi portrayal of an unrecognizable future, but more of a "What if?" that seems totally plausible under the given circumstances. The most memorable scene is seven-minute stretch where a single camera follows the protagonists through a setting of urban warfare in a refugee camp on the British coast. Unbroken with no edits, it is a masterful piece of filmmaking. Clive Owen is very good and Michael Caine is excellent as usual. A thought-provoking but not awe-inspiring film.
3 out of 5 Stars
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