The overriding theme here is the paranoid view to "trust no one," while the police and the various factions of the resistance blow the shit out of everything in sight as Theo and Ki do their best to navigate their way through the carnage. In one of the more poignant scenes, a bunch of military guys stop everything to allow Theo, Ki, and her newborn child safe passage, before resuming a fierce firefight between themselves and their enemies. The awe on their faces as they do so is absolutely priceless.

There is not much more I can say about Children Of Men without giving away major pieces of the plotline. To be honest, I think I'm going to have to watch it at least a few more times before I completely understand it.

Children Of Men is a really powerful film that will have you thinking hard and deep, long after its final frames have passed. Clive Owen gives what should have been an Oscar-worthy understated performance as the alcoholic former activist who finds redemption in his newfound cause of guiding to safety humanity's last, great hope in the form of a pregnant refugee. Equally strong are Micheal Caine's John Lennon-styled pot-smoking hippie, and Julianne Moore's all too brief (she's gone after the film's first thirty minutes) turn as the eternal political idealist.

Bonus features on the DVD include deleted scenes, director's commentary, and a short documentary on how the issues raised by Children Of Men may be manifesting themselves today in modern day society. For music fans, the soundtrack is also a pretty damn cool, if slightly bizarre, one that features a mix of now obscure sixties songs like King Crimson's "Court of the Crimson King" and muzak versions of Rolling Stones songs like "Ruby Tuesday," which plays a very important role in the film.

Much like V For Vendetta, this is a thinking man's political movie disguised as sci-fi action thriller. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

So go rent it already.