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5 January 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
No children. No future. No hope. morePlot:
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 24 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(96 articles)
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Utterly transfixed more (1055 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Juan Gabriel Yacuzzi | ... | Baby Diego (as Juan Yacuzzi) | |
| Mishal Husain | ... | Newsreader | |
| Rob Curling | ... | Newsreader | |
| Jon Chevalier | ... | Café Customer | |
| Rita Davies | ... | Café Customer | |
| Kim Fenton | ... | Café Customer | |
| Chris Gilbert | ... | Café Customer | |
| Phoebe Hawthorne | ... | Café Customer | |
| Rebecca Howard | ... | Café Customer | |
| Atalanta White | ... | Café Customer (as Atlanta White) | |
| Laurence Woodbridge | ... | Café Customer | |
| Clive Owen | ... | Theo Faron | |
| Maria McErlane | ... | Shirley | |
| Michael Haughey | ... | Mr. Griffiths | |
| Paul Sharma | ... | Ian |
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Rated R for strong violence, language, some drug use and brief nudity.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
109 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:15A | UK:15 | Netherlands:16 | France:U | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Portugal:M/16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Singapore:NC-16 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #42838) | New Zealand:R16 | Hungary:16 | Norway:15 | South Korea:15 | Malaysia:18PL (DVD) | Brazil:16 | Sweden:15 | India:A | Spain:13 | South Africa:16LVFun Stuff
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When Owen enters the dining room in Battersea power station, the large black and white mural behind him is Pablo Picasso's. "Guernica." The same image is drawn on the wall of the tunnel which Theo and Kee use to escape in the rowboat. The painting was Picasso's reaction to the Nazi bombing of Guernica, Spain during the Spanish Civil War, which killed an estimated 1,600 civilians. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Nigel yells at Alex to take his pills, Alex takes the first pill and drinks some water. The next camera shot of Alex shows him taking a second pill but his glass has more water in it than before. Also, in these same three camera swaps Nigel's pill box moves closer to his wine glass, which now has less wine than the previous shot, even though Nigel's position doesn't change. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Newsreader: Day 1,000 of the Siege of Seattle.
Newsreader: The Muslim community demands an end to the Army's occupation of mosques.
Newsreader: The Homeland Security bill is ratified. After eight years, British borders will remain closed. The deportation of illegal immigrants will continue. Good morning. Our lead story.
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Ruby Tuesday moreFAQ
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I went to see this movie without catching any reviews, expecting something rather depressing and underfunded.
Let me stop there and start again.
This movie is a revelation from start to finish. A convincing future world, deftly conveyed with so many subtle signals that I'm sure it will benefit from further viewings. A completely "other" England which I was amazed to see realised in such detail. Clive Owen FINALLY has the heroic role we have been waiting for and is brilliant in it. Julianne Moore simply glows and I've never enjoyed Sir Michael Caine so much before. The soundtrack is beautifully eclectic. Aside from some excellent classical choices, there's an evocative and alternative Spanish take on "Ruby Tuesday" which is a signature on the film. Wait during the end titles to enjoy an excremental song from Jarvis Cocker.
The movie grabbed my attention right from the start, and never let go. Initially, it's the differences of this future world that intrigue. Then, when the action starts, what I found really surprising was the freshness of direction that made me react to bullets and violence as if I'd never seen them in a movie before. If the script wasn't so wonderfully leavened with wit, it would be a grim and scary movie at times.
Finally, the whole thing is lit brilliantly, from the authentic dim English days to the atmospheric ending.
One to watch alongside "The Handmaid's Tale" some time....