Review of Children of Men (2006) by Gabriel G — 23 Apr 2017

Children of Men is an extremely crafted science fiction masterwork, with an A list cast and the great Alfonso Cuaron and Emmanuel Lubezki helming the lens.

This review of Children of Men (2006) was written by Gabriel G on 23 Apr 2017.

Children of Men has generally received very positive reviews.

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