Quote of the Day

“History, which interprets the past to understand the present and confront the future is the least rewarding discipline for a dying species. ”

- P.D. James, The Children of Men

The film was released on 22 September 2006 in the UK and on 25 December in the US. Critics noted the relationship between the US' Christmas opening and the film's themes of hope, redemption, and faith. Despite the limited release and low earnings at the box office compared to its budget, Children of Men received critical acclaim and was recognised for its achievements in screenwriting, cinematography, art direction, and innovative single-shot action sequences. It was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing. The film is widely regarded by critics and audiences to be one of the greatest films of the 2000s, and as one of the greatest science fiction films of all time. In 2016 it was voted 13th among 100 films considered the best of the 21st century by 117 film critics from around the world. I recommend watching at least twice.