This is supposed to be the last installment of Irritus trilogy dealing with the themes of parents, children, disconnectedness and miscommunication. I didnt like this film as much as I wanted to although I will admit that it did have its moments. The acting was great from everyone and some of the imagery and color schemes were beautiful. I think the biggest problem was with the development of story and plot. I think this happens because this director deals mostly with themes first and story and characters second. The film seemed to drag on in some spots and I think the director couldve been a bit more succinct in the points he was trying to get across. Irritu shines when he sets forth harsh reality unapologetically instead of bonking us over the head with long drawn out scenes with an overdramatic score trying to pull at our heartstrings. I really respect the subject matter this movie is addressing I just wish it would have been handled in a more fleshed out cohesive way. 

On a side note...I knew this would be the weakest of the three movies (of 2006) that the three amigos (Irritu, Cuarn and del Torro) directed. I am going to see Children of Men this weekend and Pan's when it is released here. I can't wait. To say that I've been waiting all year is an understatement at this point.