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#7 - Children of Men

I have to say, when it comes to films or books about a dystopia I seem to enjoy it a lot. Does that say anything about how I am? Does this list also reflect how much I love Clive Owen's acting since this is the second film I have put on this list that has him in one of the starring roles? That's for you to decide.

I have to say, Clive Owen and Alfonso Cuarón made this film extraordinary. Owen was the hero who didn't want to be a hero -- a drunkard trying to get over his son's death and dissolved marriage. Julianne Moore can't do no wrong, either, even though she's in about 10 minutes of the film. The chemistry between her and Owen is believeable, and in fact, we feel awful after she leaves the picture.

Cuarón is a director that seems to never get the credit he deserves. He has made some beautiful films, smart films -- films that keep you thinking until the very end. I wish the Academy made some kind of acknowledgemnt towards his directorial work.