The critically acclaimed, multi-Oscar(R)-nominated "Children of Men," a riveting action thriller of astonishing power and impact set against a backdrop of deception and suspense, comes to DVD and HD-DVD on March 27, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Award-winning director Alfonso Cuaron's ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Y Tu Mama Tambien") powerful depiction of a world threatened by extinction stars Academy Award(R) nominees Clive Owen ("Inside Man," "Closer") and Julianne Moore ("The Forgotten," "Far from Heaven"). The supporting cast includes Academy Award(R) winner Sir Michael Caine ("The Prestige," "Batman Begins"), Chiwetel Ejiofor ("Inside Man") and Charlie Hunnam ("Cold Mountain"). With a dazzling array of exclusive bonus features that takes viewers deep inside its fascinating and explosive world, the "Children of Men" DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. Pre-order close is February 20, 2007.
Adapted from the novel by P.D. James, "Children of Men" brilliantly imagines London in 2027, a world in which humankind has lost the ability to reproduce and one man is asked to risk everything for the survival of the human race. Theo Faron (Clive Owen) believes his activist days are behind him until he is asked to take on a dangerous mission that may save the future of the human race. "Children of Men" also stars Julianne Moore as the leader of the underground opposition group that enlists Theo's help, as well as veteran actor Michael Caine in a witty and wily portrayal of a lapsed idealist trapped in a nightmarish world.
CRITICS HAIL CHILDREN OF MEN
Critics agree "Children of Men" is an extraordinary film. Scott Mantz of "Access Hollywood" declares "Children of Men" as "Powerful, provocative and absolutely brilliant!" The film is packed with "Exhilarating action" according to Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. It is "Magnificent ... a unique and totally original vision," says Pete Hammond, Maxim.
