I also noticed it. My wife was like, No duh: They don't have kids so they have pets. Look at any urban center in the world: fewer kids, more pets. Of course, they also had sheep in the movie, so...

But to concur: Children of Men is terrific.

Fast paced and violent, yet full of quirky subtle interesting bits. The action supported a fairly involved plot, not the other way around (which sadly seems so common in Hollywood). I didn't buy into the story's premise completely, but it was an interesting idea, well told, with lots of interesting characters. Michael Caine was great; it was an odd role, but he's a great actor, and he pulled it off well I thought. Clive Owen was great as the lead; just macho enough to pull off the tough scenes, but enough of a regular guy that we can all identify with him. He's a very underrated actor.

The movie is a bit violent if you're squeamish, but for anyone else, I highly recommend it.

also - about the animals. i took it as an obvious way of pointing out what a *good* person owen's character it. remember the "wow, he really likes you. he never likes anyone." comment outside the barn?

and i still can't get over that one super long action shot. it must have lasted five minutes without a single cut. unreal.

ten. and that was the third take.

yikes.

Thank you for finally writing a good review on a movie that actually deserves it.

-Trevor