Never Let Me Go (2010) - Blu-ray Forum

Holmes · 06-16-2010, 02:09 AM

This is my most anticipated film of 2010. It is based on an amazing novel by Kazuo Ishiguro (A Pale View of Hills, The Remains of the Day). Novelist and screenwriter Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later) adapted Ishiguro's novel for the screen, and the film is directed by Mark Romanek (One Hour Photo), whose extensive music video credits include Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" and Coldplay's "Speed of Sound."

The cast includes Carey Mulligan (An Education), Andrew Garfield (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), Keira Knightley, Charlotte Rampling (Swimming Pool), and Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky).

Trailer: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/f.../neverletmego/

Rare is a novel which moves me as much as Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go did. It's a perfect blend of drama and science fiction, and has a devastating, provocative ending. I dig the cast and crew they have assembled for this adaptation. Romanek made a memorable feature-length directorial debut with One Hour Photo, and the wait for his second feature has been too long--he quit the long-gestating The Wolfman (dodged a bullet, most would say) due to creative differences with Universal.

Mr.F · 06-16-2010, 02:31 AM

My second most anticipated movie of the year. Beware: The trailer has huge spoilers.

Holmes · 06-16-2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.F

My second most anticipated movie of the year. Beware: The trailer has huge spoilers.

Part of me wishes Fox Searchlight would just sell this as an English boarding-school/love-triangle drama, and not reference the "secret."

But it seems they are going in a different direction. It's going to be hard for people to 100 percent avoid being spoiled once the advertising kicks into full gear, reviews start running, etc.

Good Intentions · 06-16-2010, 02:57 AM

Great, thanks for the heads up on the trailer. I will avoid all previews of this movie and go into it completely blind. I'm sure the wife will want to see it.

JTStarkiller · 10-22-2010, 03:10 AM

Just got back from this. Saw the trailer months ago and was intrigued, but must've forgotten all of the plot details. Good thing, because I absolutely adored this film. Just watched the trailer, and it gives away everything!

I highly recommend this film, but everyone before me is right. DO NOT watch the trailer.

Holmes · 10-29-2010, 09:47 AM

This lived up to and exceeded my expectations. I saw it three times.

It's so unfortunate this hasn't proven more successful. It's losing theatres now and has grossed just $2 million. I hope it's still able to figure into the Oscars. I would love to see it nominated for Best Actress (Mulligan), Best Adapted Screenplay, and/or Best Original Score.

Here are my full thoughts:

Kazuo Ishiguro's powerful novel, which TIME Magazine honored as the best of the decade, has become 2010's finest film. Set in an alternate version of England in which astonishing scientific achievements followed WWII, the film concerns three youths who forge their friendship at a secluded, "special" boarding school, Hailsham. A coming-of-age/romantic drama at heart, Never Let Me Go is also a thoughtful, understated science fiction film, à la Children of Men.

Alex Garland's (Sunshine) adaptation of the Ishiguro novel is faithful and intelligent. He captures the Japanese-born British author's subtle unveiling of the plot; not much is SAID!, but a great deal is hinted or told-yet-not-told. Garland also honors Ishiguro's unique exploitation of language, including the oft-disturbing use of euphemisms to obscure brutal truths ("complete").

Mark Romanek's (One Hour Photo) direction reflects Ishiguro and Garland's words. Despite his status as an iconic music video director (he's collaborated with artists such as David Bowie, Jay-Z, Madonna, Nine Inch Nails, and Red Hot Chili Peppers), there is no über-confident "flash" to be found here; the autumnal, muted color palette sets the tone. The visual style is beautiful, but never demands attention or distracts from the character arcs and themes.

The cast is outstanding. Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley deliver multifaceted, tender performances, as do their child actor counterparts. Knightley's performance is a career best. Mulligan is sublime, projecting a quiet warmth as an introverted character who almost never lets her emotions show to their true extent.

Similar to John Hillcoat's The Road, Never Let Me Go will alienate, confuse, and/or enrage certain moviegoers. Yes, this is a sad film. A devasting slice of dystopic melancholia which pulls no punches and pushes viewers to face uncomfortable concepts, including people's perception of death throughout their lives (from youthful ambivalence to anger and fear to resignation). However, this is also a romantic film, and a film made with incredible skill. And it destined to inspire passionate post-viewing conversation. Recommended, of course.

*****

Can't wait for the Blu release. Not only so I can own this gem, but so others (who missed the limited theatrical release) can discover it.

BluraySe7en · 10-31-2010, 06:52 PM

This is part of the official selection for The Leeds International Film Festival so as long as there are tickets left my Wife and I will be checking this out.

I'm a fan of Romanek's One Hour Photo and Remains of the Day must rank of one of my all times favourite films, (a Blu release is over due for this gem) and would have loved to have seen his Wolfman, this looks from all accounts not to be missed and Garfield seems on fire at the moment!

Holmes · 10-31-2010, 11:47 PM

The Remains of the Day seriously does need a Blu release.

The_Basterd · 11-01-2010, 12:59 AM

10/10. I wasn't expecting to love it so much, but it's one of my favorite movies this year.

The_Basterd · 11-30-2010, 12:59 AM

Please add a poll for this fantastic film.

Mr.F · 12-01-2010, 01:57 AM

February 1, 2011

(horrible cover art, by the way)
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=56535

The_Basterd · 12-01-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.F

February 1, 2011

(horrible cover art, by the way)
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=56535

Cover art is not showing up? Can you save the image and upload it to imageshack an post the link?

Mr.F · 12-01-2010, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Cover art is not showing up? Can you save the image and upload it to imageshack an post the link?

Fixed

Holmes · 12-01-2010, 06:17 AM

I can't wait.

As for the cover art: I can live with it. Would I prefer elegant, minimal, Criterion-style art? Of course. But if this more...obvious, Knightley-centric, "thriller"-style art inspires more people to give this fantastic film a whirl, then so be it. And other great films have received far, far worse cover art (coughupintheaircough).

Holmes · 12-01-2010, 06:19 AM

lol

The director on the cover art: http://twitter.com/markromanek

"It's horrible."

dirkblack · 01-24-2011, 05:47 PM

Just bought this from dvdworldusa, should be here by friday, Looking forward to watching it, i haven't seen it yet.

Edo · 01-25-2011, 10:46 PM

one boring movie

jvince · 01-26-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Holmes

lol

The director on the cover art: http://twitter.com/markromanek

"It's horrible."

I agree. Who makes these cover arts? They should have kept the original poster art (the one on the bottom right side of the new one).

View Poll Results: Rate Never Let Me Go (After You've Seen It)
One Star	3	21.43%
Two Stars	1	7.14%
Three Stars	2	14.29%
Four Stars	1	7.14%
Five Stars	7	50.00%
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06-16-2010, 02:09 AM	#1
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	Never Let Me Go (2010) This is my most anticipated film of 2010. It is based on an amazing novel by Kazuo Ishiguro (A Pale View of Hills, The Remains of the Day). Novelist and screenwriter Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later) adapted Ishiguro's novel for the screen, and the film is directed by Mark Romanek (One Hour Photo), whose extensive music video credits include Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" and Coldplay's "Speed of Sound." The cast includes Carey Mulligan (An Education), Andrew Garfield (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), Keira Knightley, Charlotte Rampling (Swimming Pool), and Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky). Trailer: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/f.../neverletmego/ Rare is a novel which moves me as much as Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go did. It's a perfect blend of drama and science fiction, and has a devastating, provocative ending. I dig the cast and crew they have assembled for this adaptation. Romanek made a memorable feature-length directorial debut with One Hour Photo, and the wait for his second feature has been too long--he quit the long-gestating The Wolfman (dodged a bullet, most would say) due to creative differences with Universal. Last edited by Holmes; 11-28-2010 at 09:25 PM.

10-31-2010, 06:52 PM	#7
BluraySe7en Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, U.K 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:404 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 9	This is part of the official selection for The Leeds International Film Festival so as long as there are tickets left my Wife and I will be checking this out. I'm a fan of Romanek's One Hour Photo and Remains of the Day must rank of one of my all times favourite films, (a Blu release is over due for this gem) and would have loved to have seen his Wolfman, this looks from all accounts not to be missed and Garfield seems on fire at the moment! Last edited by BluraySe7en; 11-07-2010 at 12:23 PM.

11-30-2010, 12:59 AM	#10
The_Basterd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Grapes Are Fun! Blu-ray collection:307 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Please add a poll for this fantastic film. Last edited by The_Basterd; 11-30-2010 at 01:07 AM.

12-01-2010, 01:57 AM	#11
Mr.F Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010	February 1, 2011 (horrible cover art, by the way) http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=56535 Last edited by Mr.F; 12-01-2010 at 02:54 AM.

06-16-2010, 02:31 AM	#2
Mr.F Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010	My second most anticipated movie of the year. Beware: The trailer has huge spoilers.

06-16-2010, 02:57 AM	#4
Good Intentions Active Member Member since:May 2008	Great, thanks for the heads up on the trailer. I will avoid all previews of this movie and go into it completely blind. I'm sure the wife will want to see it.

10-22-2010, 03:10 AM	#5
JTStarkiller Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Austin, TX DVD collection:69 Trading Score:17	Just got back from this. Saw the trailer months ago and was intrigued, but must've forgotten all of the plot details. Good thing, because I absolutely adored this film. Just watched the trailer, and it gives away everything! I highly recommend this film, but everyone before me is right. DO NOT watch the trailer.

10-29-2010, 09:47 AM	#6
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	This lived up to and exceeded my expectations. I saw it three times. It's so unfortunate this hasn't proven more successful. It's losing theatres now and has grossed just $2 million. I hope it's still able to figure into the Oscars. I would love to see it nominated for Best Actress (Mulligan), Best Adapted Screenplay, and/or Best Original Score. Here are my full thoughts: Kazuo Ishiguro's powerful novel, which TIME Magazine honored as the best of the decade, has become 2010's finest film. Set in an alternate version of England in which astonishing scientific achievements followed WWII, the film concerns three youths who forge their friendship at a secluded, "special" boarding school, Hailsham. A coming-of-age/romantic drama at heart, Never Let Me Go is also a thoughtful, understated science fiction film, à la Children of Men. Alex Garland's (Sunshine) adaptation of the Ishiguro novel is faithful and intelligent. He captures the Japanese-born British author's subtle unveiling of the plot; not much is SAID!, but a great deal is hinted or told-yet-not-told. Garland also honors Ishiguro's unique exploitation of language, including the oft-disturbing use of euphemisms to obscure brutal truths ("complete"). Mark Romanek's (One Hour Photo) direction reflects Ishiguro and Garland's words. Despite his status as an iconic music video director (he's collaborated with artists such as David Bowie, Jay-Z, Madonna, Nine Inch Nails, and Red Hot Chili Peppers), there is no über-confident "flash" to be found here; the autumnal, muted color palette sets the tone. The visual style is beautiful, but never demands attention or distracts from the character arcs and themes. The cast is outstanding. Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley deliver multifaceted, tender performances, as do their child actor counterparts. Knightley's performance is a career best. Mulligan is sublime, projecting a quiet warmth as an introverted character who almost never lets her emotions show to their true extent. Similar to John Hillcoat's The Road, Never Let Me Go will alienate, confuse, and/or enrage certain moviegoers. Yes, this is a sad film. A devasting slice of dystopic melancholia which pulls no punches and pushes viewers to face uncomfortable concepts, including people's perception of death throughout their lives (from youthful ambivalence to anger and fear to resignation). However, this is also a romantic film, and a film made with incredible skill. And it destined to inspire passionate post-viewing conversation. Recommended, of course. ***** Can't wait for the Blu release. Not only so I can own this gem, but so others (who missed the limited theatrical release) can discover it.

10-31-2010, 11:47 PM	#8
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	The Remains of the Day seriously does need a Blu release.

11-01-2010, 12:59 AM	#9
The_Basterd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Grapes Are Fun! Blu-ray collection:307 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	10/10. I wasn't expecting to love it so much, but it's one of my favorite movies this year.

12-01-2010, 06:17 AM	#14
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	I can't wait. As for the cover art: I can live with it. Would I prefer elegant, minimal, Criterion-style art? Of course. But if this more...obvious, Knightley-centric, "thriller"-style art inspires more people to give this fantastic film a whirl, then so be it. And other great films have received far, far worse cover art (coughupintheaircough).

12-01-2010, 06:19 AM	#15
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	lol The director on the cover art: http://twitter.com/markromanek "It's horrible." Last edited by Holmes; 12-01-2010 at 06:49 AM.

01-24-2011, 05:47 PM	#16
dirkblack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:1151 DVD collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Just bought this from dvdworldusa, should be here by friday, Looking forward to watching it, i haven't seen it yet.

01-25-2011, 10:46 PM	#17
Edo Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chi-town Blu-ray reviews:13	one boring movie

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