Recommended Viewing: Never Let Me Go

Over the course of many development meetings, one film was consistently mentioned as an off-the-cuff comparison to TWM called Never Let Me Go. We read the acclaimed book by Kazuo Ishiguru, we followed the talent that was attached and couldn't wait to see how this would be translated for the screen by director Mark Romanek. It's quite different from TWM, but at its core, there are underlying themes that are shared when dealing with characters who are clones. Now in theaters, it's one of the best films of the year thus far, a touching tearjerker that is stark and austere as only British school children do best.



Romanek is so restrained, he deftly allows Ishiguru's story to shine. The film really is the novel through and through. For those who didn't read the book, some of the reveals may be confusing. Nevertheless, it is haunting and beautiful and so very, very sad. Never Let Me Go proves there is such a rich depth to the characters because of what they are and the performance by the cast is outstanding.

Don't miss this one.