jagatai wrote:
I saw "Never Let Me Go" on Sunday.
"Never Let Me Go" is basically a story about people whose lives are not their own. (Much the same theme as "The Remains of the Day" also by Kazuo Ishiguro) The ending of the book gives a sense that Cathy, the main character, continues to accept her fate and never fights to live her own life. The ending of the film takes a bit of a left turn to give an un-ambiguous statement at the end. I prefer the ambiguity of the book.
The film is worth seeing if you like stories about the nature of identity and personal freedom. If you liked "The Remains of the Day" you might also like "Never Let Me Go" But I also recommend the book.
I saw "Never Let Me Go" a few days ago. Very bleak, depressing, well-acted, and filmed. Never read the book, but it was very clear in the movie that Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy were programmed not to run off into hiding. The movie's message was also clear: Live your life
to the fullest and love well.
I'm choking up just writing this.
The movie had some plot holes but had a beautiful, sad ending.
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