FILMMAKER MOVIE REACTION!! CHILDREN OF MEN (2006) FIRST TIME REACTION!! 

James VS Cinema I grew up in the 70’s. It feels like we’re in a dystopian world right now, if I’m bein honest..

Honestly Susan...we are getting pretty damn close to it. Hopefully it doesn’t reach that point but if it does, my camp is always open towards you guys haha

bro, we are.

Would I like to live in a dystopian world? Sure. Then again, I always said that in a post-apocalyptic world (aka the zombie apocalypse), while my knowledge is vast, in reality I'd last about five minutes. I think the same is true for a dystopian world.

late comment, some good sci-fi movies: 1. 12 Monkeys (bruce willis) (1995) 2. Deja Vu (danzel washingston) (2006) 3. Butterfly Effect (2004) 4. Minority Report (tom cruise) (2002)

Ah that’s really cool! Thanks for that!

That Happens Right Now, Just Look Older People With Pets.

That’s also apparently delved into in the novel which this movie is based on. Pets in the world of Children of Men are treated as children in a world without them.

@@heriksalvadorianreacts6646 Older? You mean young people too.

I also looked it as nature winning out and taking back what we took from it.

Same, the book is also dope too

Same, i remember seeing this in theater back in highschool & even my freshmen young mind walked out of that thinking "Man that was a masterpiece i just watched".

I also thought that "instant classic" is a nonsense concept, but the moment I saw this movie I knew it's timeless and I don't need to wait and see how well it ages.

My wife and I left the theater stooped over, exhausted. That movie kicked our butts.

​@Meanie Panini I'm not so sure about that. Think about it, the soldiers are only humans; they're afraid because their world is collapsing and they try their best (from their point of view) to keep a little bit of control. But no matter what they do, they can't stop the slow, creeping apocalypse. Humanity isn't going out with a bang, in a big catastrophe, or even because of its own fault. It just kinda... fizzles out. At some point, the last human will die and our species will be extinct, and there's nothing anyone, especially those soldiers, can do about it. But it also takes long enough for that realization to really, unmistakably set in: They're part of the last of us. And that has been their reality for 18 years. Some might have come to terms with that, many probably haven't but they can't find any hope. And then suddenly, out of nowhere and in an environment where they least expect it, they hear cries they haven't heard in almost twenty years. And moments later, they see it: a baby. Something so pure and innocent, something that they thought they'd never see again. A symbol of hope, the proof that maybe not everything is lost after all. It's a world-changing event that none of them anticipated at all but all of them recognized as such the second they saw it. There was no plan for this because noone thought it would happen. I don't think anyone would not be completely stunned in that situation.

So powerful. Tear up everytime

@Meanie Panini dude most of those soldiers haven't seen a baby since they were teenagers themselves, at most. it's not an "impossible" scene, it's a "miraculous" scene.

@@DerMoerpler I totally agree Tim. From the perspective of the men in the scene it was not only unexpected, but it showed that there was still hope for people who had lost it. It's an emotional scene realizing that these men could stop in the moment to have reverence for the first new life in twenty years. When they get attacked again and go back at it, they are jolted back to the status quo of war. And perhaps they thought to protect that new life they had just witnessed.

Most movies have the climax as the most intense part. Cuaron inverted that, and the climax of this movie is the most peaceful scene. The result is breathtaking. I've never seen anything like it.

Thank you for the sub Joshua and more thankful for the knowledge you just dropped! I love the Last of Us so the fact they took inspiration from the film says it all. Absolutely loved this film!

@@JamesVSCinema Glad to be here. Highly recommend this short video essay on some of the film making if you're interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--woNlmVcdjc.html

I had watched the film years ago but watching these scenes for the first time in years after playing The last of us that's all I could think of, so many similarities :D

I can see that for sure, as The Last Of Us draws on so many inspirations from Apocalyptic tales in Books and Films (The Road being another big inspiration as well, in regards to the Odyssey across a desolate landscape) It tells it well, mainly from the fantastic character writing on display with the relationship of Joel & Ellie (at least from the first game mainly) and the memorable supporting cast they come across in their adventure.

@@theprowler18 The Road is just a brilliant film, on the personal level it destroys you. Children of Men wrecks you every effing time

I agree! Honestly still feeling the effects from this movie and it’s been a couple days now. It’s truly incredible. Thanks for commenting Jan!!

Lubezki is my only God

Big facts

Put some respek to Alfonso Cuaron too

Most definitely!

Agreed I believe it’s most definitely timeless especially with the themes in this film!

A whole lotta creativity and passion. With a little bit of crazy haha. Yeah definitely my favorite watch so far!

100% agreed! Such incredible levels of talent but even more so creativity in story-telling. Thanks for commenting Brandon and hope you’re having a chill day brotha.

Also did that Harry Potter movie

was lucky enough to see Gravity in imax......dear God, it was some kind of experience

Shows you the strength of Emmanuel Lubezki’s CV when you haven’t even mentioned in my opinion his magnum opus The Tree of Life

I finally saw Y Tu Mama Tambien last year and I loved it. What I didn’t expect was how the story of Mexico itself was as much of a plot as the road trip was.

Honestly I can’t argue with that! Hahaha

Arrival too, both masterpieces

Will put Interstellar first and this one as a really close second.

@@vic7939 I'm not mad at that. To me, you're not wrong if you have Interstellar, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 or Children of Men in your your top 2

@@keiferwynn7563 I don't know if The Road qualifies as sci-fi but I would have it in that list.

I actually have and man..what creative individuals they had on this team!

Wat?

oooo this, chilling film

Definitely only need to watch that movie once

PLEASE DO THE ROAD

Depressing as hell but great film not that this wasnt depressing lol

Oh God, that one is so amazing yet disturbing too for me.

We weren't ready!!! 2040 it will make since!

AH I KNEW IT! Hahaha was wondering why I loved this style of cinematography so much. That answers it! Hahaha. I think I made a comparison in the uncut version without knowing haha! Thanks my friend!

Agreed!! I think that’s great when a piece of art can transcend it’s boundaries and still touch the audience and inspire them. That’s really awesome to hear! Glad you enjoyed it Beka!

That’s awesome they showed this film to you. I loved it! Beautiful art honestly! At least in my opinion. Thanks for commenting Adrian!!

Ay that’s awesome to hear! I’m glad I’m able to give a new insight on some of these reactions! Cheers to you my friend!

My brother! Quick with the support! Hahaha that’s love man and thank you! This movie was badass!

You know it I love your reactions bro

What a powerful moment, I can’t imagine what this must’ve felt like on set. This was art.

@@JamesVSCinema how so very true try this one tears of the sun Bruce Willis many scenes in that film where and have etched in to my mind but the best one hand's down is when the navy seal team went threw the village.

That’s really interesting! Yeah I was such a neat effect they added in there to help deepen the immersion. Not a lot of people would take that extra step but I’m glad that they did! Thanks for commenting and sharing this!

Ive heard the blood on the camera was a accident on the 3rd take of trying to get the combat scene, the DP was gonna call cut but kept it in, and they digitally removed it slowly so people wouldnt notice.

If you like him in this, check out "The Knick". It's incredible, even with just 2 seasons.

Ooooo I’ve always heard a lot about signs! Thanks for the kind words my friend! I’m glad people seem to be enjoying these as much as I have!

Happy to hear that Joel!

Thank you brotha! Just check today too and I’m incredible pumped. What an awesome journey this is going to be, happy to have everyone in the community along for the ride!

That’s love thank you! This really means a lot to me!

@@theConquerersMama The expanse Authors were also involved on the TV show. On the show though the visuals and everything feels very lived in as well. They did a great job bringing it to the screen

@@theConquerersMama Ah I get you... very true. I guess I missed that aspect in what really was a shameless plug for James to react to the Expanse. :D

That really means a lot to me Paul! Man thank you. I created this channel in hopes of just coming across as genuine haha. I’m a regular dude! Happy to have people like you in the community brother.

Thank you Evan!! That means a lot to me my man!

Thank you for the kind comment! Yes this film was so soooo good! Loved every second of it! Have a good day!

Did not disappoint! Loving the analysis and genuine appreciation for these films and particularly the shots/editing. Keep it coming!

That’s so awesome to hear Aimee! Happy you dug the video! Yes this film is incredible, a favorite of mine so far out of all the videos I’ve watched on RU-vid!

Awesome to hear!

It was an awesome watch Nick!

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing this! Happy to see such phenomenal people such as those win such incredible and well deserved awards. Their work is truly inspiring!

Well I hear this film was inspired by 1985's "come and see" in it's realistic style and it's supposed to be incredible but I haven't seen it, I recommend it if someone like's children of men, supposed to be brutal as hell though.

The TVs always being on gave me Nineteen Eighty-Four vibes: The telescreens in that universe can have their volumes lowered but never muted and they can definitely never be turned off.

I always thought the sound of playing children after the blackout strongly suggests they were successful and humanity was able to carry on. But that's just an interpretation.

Thank you for commenting my friend! Loved this movie!!

Ah thank you seriously! Figuring thus thing out step by step but you guys have made that process so worth it. Welcome to the community my friend!

Here's the clip if you're interested ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B4cSv3wE61M.html