Never Let Me Go
2010, Sci fi/Drama, 1h 44m
182 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
With Never Let Me Go, Mark Romanek has delivered a graceful adaptation that captures the spirit of the Ishiguro novel -- which will be precisely the problem for some viewers. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for Never Let Me Go
All Critics (182) | Top Critics (58) | Fresh (128) | Rotten (54)
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Perhaps such passive solemnity is true to the book, but on screen, along with the sad tinkling piano and the sad violins that just won't quit, the overall effect is so enervating that you simply don't feel a damned thing.
August 30, 2018 | Full Review… -
The lack of dramatic tension means it's difficult to emotionally connect with the central characters and their dilemma.
May 15, 2018 | Full Review… -
The script could have done better to translate the concept. It works as a big picture concept, but doesn't get the treatment it deserves here.
September 8, 2017 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
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February 14, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
I came to this film knowing nothing about it, except that it was based on the highly-acclaimed novel by Kazuo Ishiguru. I had no foreknowledge of its story or premise-and I'm glad...
August 19, 2011 -
We are rewarded with many scenes of poignant beauty and touching performances in the central roles.
April 1, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Never Let Me Go
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May 05, 2016Not one to watch if you suffer from depression or want any excitement at all.Marcus W Super Reviewer
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Oct 05, 2015Never Let Me Go is a surprising film, with a strange blend of sci-fi, mystery, romance, and atrocity that I've never seen before. The film's style, especially in the first act, is quite good and gives the sense it takes place in an alternate, but very real world. The lead actresses play their parts well, as one would expect. The main strike against the film is the lead actor, who is fine, but not on par with his co-stars and it detracts from the tragic strain the film is going for. But overall, Never Let Me Go is a memorable film and is quite good.Robert B Super Reviewer
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Apr 14, 2014A sad tone poem about the lives of clones developed purely to harvest their body parts. Can't say more than that, can one? But I'll try. Good performances, solid production values and yet ... the whole movie's like getting a bowl of hot, melted ice cream at your dearly beloved grandmother's funeral. Like taking a group of puppies to the animal shelter. Like being the only one to work on Christmas Day and finding you have to do a double cause yer relief's not coming in. You get it. I kept asking myself: " How long can this go on?"Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Jan 16, 2014I can understand that the message the film gives is pretty awesome. However, I couldn't really connect with the movie as much as I wanted to. I felt most of it was forced and too dour to be relatable.Wildaly M Super Reviewer
Never Let Me Go Quotes
| Kathy: | I've been a Carer for 8 years. And I'm good at my job. My patients always do beter than anticipated, and are hardly ever classified as agitated--even if they're about to make a donation. |
| Kathy: | I've been a Carer for 8 years. And I'm good at my job. My patients always do beter than anticipated, and are hardly ever classified as agitated--even if they're about to make a donation. |
| Kathy: | My patients always do better than expected, and are hardly ever classified as agitated, even if they're about to make a donation. |
| Kathy: | What I'm not sure about, is if our lives have been so different from the lives of the people we save. We all complete. Maybe none of us really understand what we've lived through, or feel we've had enough time. |
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