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Never Let Me Go - cobalt - 11-14-2011
Has anyone seen this movie yet? It's a Brit film about a group of kids that grow up and have quite an end. We watched it the other afternoon and I can't stop thinking about the idea of people as cattle for the slaughter. It was disturbing and thought provoking at the same time.....I can't stop thinking about it.
Never Let Me Go - DaveStrorm - 11-14-2011
Never heard of it. Sounds intriguing but I'm not sure I want to see a disturbing movie I can't get out of my head. :eek:
Is it on Netflix?
Never Let Me Go - cobalt - 11-14-2011
DaveStrorm Wrote:Never heard of it. Sounds intriguing but I'm not sure I want to see a disturbing movie I can't get out of my head. :eek:
Is it on Netflix?
We dropped Netflix....but did get it from Blockbuster....so it's available to rent.
Never Let Me Go - Medusa - 11-14-2011
I checked Netflix. Its DVD only.
Never Let Me Go - Brian - 11-14-2011
The movie was based on a story by Kazuo Ishigura.
[SPOILER]Clones used for organ donation.[/SPOILER] I didn't like the fact that none of them tried to run or protest their fate.
Never Let Me Go - Dave - 11-16-2011
Brian Wrote:I didn't like the fact that none of them tried to run or protest their fate.A lot of people had trouble with that aspect.
I saw it as a perception of reality deal, like why I think serfs in the middle ages accepted a lord who ruled over them and decreed what they could and could not do in their limited existence. It's how they were raised, it's all they knew.
The story could have been about a revolt, but that isn't the story the author wanted to tell, he wanted to disect the idea of what a limited life is worth in regards to love and relationships. It just had the added edge of where technology could lead us morally, but very much a background message, which makes it all the more powerful.
I loved the film. I thought it was beautifully shot, very well acted, thought provoking (as Cobalt said), and although tough at times it had some wonderful uplifting moments.
I read the book after seeing the film, it was very good, the film being a good adaptation, but as always the film had to drop some elements. Still no revolt though
Never Let Me Go - cobalt - 11-16-2011
I'm still thinking about the film....thinking about the old and broken toys the kids clammered for. Cast offs that were more than likely culled out of the garbage. Gah!....that makes me wanna cry!
Never Let Me Go - Bluesman Mike Lindner - 11-16-2011
Don't cry, cobalt. If you cry, Ah'm gonna cry too.
Don't worry. Ain't never gonna happen, as long as men like Brian and sig got their guns, and the U.S. Air Force and our matchless Navy are on the job.
Never Let Me Go - Brian - 11-16-2011
What are you going on about, Mike?
Never Let Me Go - RootsReggae - 11-17-2011
I read the book before I saw the movie. The book was better, as usually is the case. It's a lot like the movie the island, or repo men. Not really an original idea but I won't judge it too much for that. I was into it when I was making my way through the book.