Children of Men (R, 2006)

At first, I didn't understand how this movie received the descriptor strong violence. To me, it wasn't so much as the violence that was bad, but the themes. However, after I thought about it a little bit, the violence and themes are pretty much combined, so the strong violence descriptor is definitely suitable. I rate this movie iffy for ages 16-18. In-depth info below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Violence (5/5): The entire movie is a dark look at the future, with references to violent acts, mutilated bodies, and violence. There are upsetting deaths of characters. There is a graphic child-birth scene. The entire movie in general may disturb not only younger viewers but sensitive viewers in general. The violence is mainly towards the end. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sex (3/5): In one scene, there is a male roman(?) statue with full frontal nudity, and you can see his genitals for several seconds. In another scene, you briefly see a womans nude breasts. However, it is not a sexual situation, but one character at first thinks it is. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language (5/5): Constant use of the F word, several uses of the S word, and infrequent use of milder words. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drinking, Drugs, & Smoking (5/5): The main character is an alcoholic who smokes a lot. Another main character grows, smokes, and sells marijuana, but I didn't really get that in the movie, I thought they were just smoking. Apparently, "Quietus" was an imaginary euthanasia drug, but when I saw the movie I thought it was an anti-depressant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, the movie is dark, violent, and disturbing, but is definitely worth watching. However, be warned, you may find the movie very upsetting. I rate this movie iffy for ages 16-18.

Warning: a main character dies violently towards the beginning of the film. Anyone seeing the movie because of the main stars will be disappointed. Otherwise, it is a great, though ostensibly bleak look at the future.

For me it wasn't scary at all, but it may be too scary for children.

Fabulous movie. This movie will be favored amung all thriller type film lovers.

An excellent film, very violent but that makes the film better as it makes the future seem more realistic. There is a lot of swearing and the violence is gory, the strongest scene being a man being scene with his legs bleeding. I advise only to show to 12+.

to me it really didnt make alot of really good sense a little

This film is what sci fi was meant to be. This is a brilliant post-apocalyptic scifi film. A very dark view of the future where women cannot give birth anymore and the entire human race is corrupting. Violence: Extreme. Characters are shot and killed and blood present. The whole film has a very dark and upsetting tone to it. Language: Some infrequent swearing Sexual content: None Drug Content: A character smokes pot

My parents and I just saw this and it was one of the best films in recent years. I think if parents take their children to see it, it will lead to a discussion of the parallels between this and the bible, what events could've caused this, and could it really happen. I think the only think that may make you hesitate is that they use the f-word a lot, and the violence. There is a lot of explosions, dead bodies, people being shot and violence against people at a camp for illegal immigrants. But all in all, very good and I predict it will win some oscars.