From Spain comes this disturbing thought experiment that combines a number of ideas that would collapse most films, starting with the provocative title. It sets you up for a film that may have you gleefully rooting for the death of children. One way to make that watchable would be to portray the children as beastly little Damiens and Megans, an approach that has made commercial hits out of a number of Horror/thrillers focused on Bad Seeds and Good Sons. However, that is not this film… at all.
This film opens with documentary footage of children suffering around the world, setting a serious tone, and the story is more an effective version of “Day the [blank] took over.” These children are mad as hell, and they’re not going to just stand by helplessly because they have the numbers and they know most people won’t bring themselves to stop them. The plot asks ethical questions, and answers them chillingly. This cold is contrasted by constant bright sunshine.
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