23. Children of Men

Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Year: 2006
Actors: Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore
Plot: Set in the future of 2027, the world is in chaos due to human infertility... Britain is the only country to soldier on... In the midst of all the terrorism and societal collapse, Theo Faron must protect a pregnant African girl who holds the future of mankind...
Music: Moving score from John Tavener as well as great classic rock songs from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, King Crimson, and Donovan...
Why:

• A very unique concept, the chaos that human infertility would cause... It would lead to the end of mankind within a century...
• Incredibly long single-shot sequences in the midst of complex action... These continuous shots make for a more vivid viewing experience, as if you were there... Major directing props to Cuaron!
• Great performances by Clive Owen and Michael Caine
• Great soundtrack with good covers...

Key Moment: In the midst of the final battle, as Theo, Kee, and the baby escape from the apartment, the soldiers and refugees freeze in astonishment as they look upon a baby for the first time in two decades...