More and more I think my most anticipated film of the year is Never Let Me Go. So as the film has shown at Telluride, I have been excited to read words that fuel my anticipation. I loved the book when I read it, and I look forward to the film's release.Based on the acclaimed novel by "The Remains of the Day" scribe Kazuo Ishiguro, "Never Let Me Go" is that rare find, a fragile little four-leaf clover of a movie that's emotionally devastating, yet all too easily trampled by cynics. Every carefully chosen gesture, composition and note in this tragic love story seems engineered to wring tears as director Mark Romanek ("One Hour Photo") gradually pulls back to reveal the full scope of his ambitious thought experiment. Literary pedigree and near-certain critical swell should give this Fox Searchlight release serious traction with adults, if not those closer to the characters' ages.
--Peter Debruge, Variety
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I read this book last year based on your recommendation. It was heart-wrenching and utterly compelling, and I'm thrilled about this film also. Unfortunately, I'm disappointed with how the trailer gives away almost the entire story. I enjoyed reading the book not knowing what it was about until the author revealed it to us. Despite the spoiling trailer, it looks like a beautiful film that will do its sources justice.
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