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Re: Movie Notes: Children Of Men

bApHoMEt — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:40:11 -0000

When Theo asks her who the father was, she says that she is a virgin. There is a beat-pause and then they start laughing. I think of that scene and it almost feels like Cuaron kills the argument of any religious symbolism there. but then again, it can be taken in the other context- that it was added to remind the audience that there is a layer of religious symbolism, albeit in the vein of dark humour.

there is also a sequence when they exit the bulding from Bexhill when the camera leave the protagonists and shows a mother cryind for a dead son. Almost Pieta like. Not almost, when you come to think of it. It is an obscure reference that felt jarring, yet it blended well with the tone of the film.

you are more than welcome to comment on my film reviews. But i've refrained from over-reviewing now. for some reason it kills the purpose. maybe i'll post film studies rather than film reviews.

Re: Movie Notes: Children Of Men

bApHoMEt — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:52:31 -0000

i agree to what you said in point 3, but my argument was actually in a different light. as a film, Children Of Men can be considered a distorted mirror. But consider the possibilty that the film-maker intended it that way. The film's sole objective was not entertainment. he used the future to discuss the present. I have in no way implied that things in the movie have a direct resonance in this time frame. i stated that it was exxagerated. thus your statement "i feel there are still things we can do today to keep this future from occuring" and my statement are essentially teh same: "if you cannot face upto the facts in this film, then you are not facing upto the facts of the present."

since we both agree on point 2 let me discuss point 1.

that one scene cannot be taken in the context of the present. because in the time frame of the film, the root of all issues is impotency. a child birth is a miracle then. if we subjectively look at the film-maker's intent, he makes it almost dreamy, the light looses it's harsh look, the exposure blooms. but this reverie is broken when the rocket is fired. so you see, Cuaron does not adhere to a narrative structure confined by plot alone. sure, it's dramatic. but the intent is not believability here, but subjectivity.

Re: Movie Notes: Children Of Men

bApHoMEt — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:55:36 -0000

I disagree with the review on a lot of points.
1. how can you call it depressing when the plot and thematic arc of the film is about finding hope where there is none?
2. i felt the film is just a (minor) exegeration of what the present situation is like now. maybe you are not aware, but immigrants are looked down upon in most countires in the world. there is rampant racism all around. it is thus not unrealistic at all.
3. if you cannot face upto the facts in this film, then you are not facing upto the facts of the present.

Re: Movie Notes: Cars

bApHoMEt — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:13:49 -0000

hehehe. i'd like to see how they'll undress before doing it? remove body or paint?

Re: Movie Notes: Cars

bApHoMEt — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:33:37 -0000

you know, i was thinking about what you thought the whole time when i watched the film - how do they reproduce? more importantly...how do they copulate?