Review of Children of Men (2006) by Truongson H — 26 Jan 2017
The single shot sequences are true single shots [as opposed to being composites of multiple shots]. That's an amazing accomplishment -- and it's immensely effective. The single shot sequences capture the tension and urgency of the scene in a way that multiple shots could not.
Take the ambush scene and the chase scene as examples where the audience is captivated from start to finish. If those sequences cut to various camera angles, the audience wouldn't feel the sense of urgency as greatly.
In a single shot, your breathing tenses until the shot is over. One long single shot like the ones in the scenes mentioned commands not just attention, but tension too.
This review of Children of Men (2006) was written by Truongson H on 26 Jan 2017.
Children of Men has generally received very positive reviews.
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