“The Children of Men,” June 15, 2007 (2006), theater. We liked this Alfonso Cuaron-directed dystopian fantasy about our world in the near future where there can be no reproduction. Theo, played by Clive Owen, is ‘recruited’ by Julianne Moore, his radical ex-wife, to guide a pregnant girl to a ship that may exist, staffed by scientists who might be able to help save humanity because of her. A tad confusing but ok. The rebels are mostly crazy. The most wonderful character is Michael Caine’s brilliant old pot dealer. He’s fantastic, and a joyous revelation in the role. The shots are great, there’s an astounding long battle sequence that’s amazing. Great stuff about immigration but the ending is too happy and optimistic and really is just pretty stupid. Still, this is very much a keeper and should be seen. Mexico is producing some great directors. See this one