12 June 2011

There are no deferrals Tommy:Never Let me Go




IMDB Rating:7.3/10



We are born to do a lot of things,but firstly,and mostly we are born to die.We can change the order of things pour the sugar first and then the coffee maybe.But,after you drink it,the cup is always empty.
I'll be honest-it took me a while to figure out what was going on in the movie-not plot-wise,just background wise.There were no whirring machines,or steel plates breaking out of muscles, yet there were beeping bracelets that you kept on as if you were a rabid dog-the only give away.
Based on Kazuo Ishiguro's novel of the same name,Never let me go is an intense British romance of many layers.The main characters of the novel Kathy,Ruth and Tommy are born in a petri dish as are all the students in Hailsham,east Sussex,raised only to give away what gives life to them.Their life,though meant to be,are not as clinical as their birth.They are born neither of love,lust or mistakes,but of perfectly concocted chemical precision-yet they do love,care,lust and make an occasional mistake.
Each one of us Completes-some earlier than others,some in different ways than others.Kathy,Ruth and Tommy are meant to complete in the same way,they however are given the liberty of time.The first, the second or the third donation-which will it be?

Though a science fiction,the very essence of  the film is grounded in human nature.Nature is generous-wild,unforgiving,unfair and unpredictable at times,but not so much as man.If man gives you something,he expects a whole lot more in return.If he gives you life,you  bet  your ass someday he is going to ask for it back.

Whats a life in which you know you might never buy a cup of coffee-or even if you do,that you have to learn it as though the usual order of things are not meant to be a part of your life?The most insignificant,the most mundane reception feels like dabbling with the constellation every proverbial lover promises to fetch.
It's not a Notebook or a Dear John-I don't know if it will promise you tears or a lump in your throat.No,that it definitely does.But,I bet it would make you reach for your heart,reassure it that you're alive,lucky to have a life-however imperfect and glad for the realization that you have power to mend it,to make it better-that it always is up to you.


P.s:Huge thanks to Sam for recommending this movie :)I'd never get anywhere with music and movies without him :)

18 comments:

  1. Hi Sweta, found you through 20sb. I am currently reading the book and I just got a copy of the movie few weeks ago, haven't watched it yet coz  I was waiting to finish the book first. I like how you put your words together for this review. Now I can't wait to finish the book and start watching the film. You have a really neat and interesting blog. I'm definitely following to keep updated.

    Love,
    ANN

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  2. I loved Carey Mulligan. But just the name of the movie (book)... damn...I was like 'awww dats so sweet, Never Let me Go I must watch this one'. And I am glad I did :) Had to a bit of a research though before i could really get involved in the movie.

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  3. thank you so much :) The deduction of a plot is never complete without one's own rumination,isn't it?

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  4. you should!you would like it I'm sure :)

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  5. love your review and your added pov. 

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  6. my kinda movie, definitely checking this one out. thanks :)

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  7. thanks ratz! I'd prefer it that way too..but most of the time I find out about the book after watching the movie :P Pick it up :)

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  8. Nice review Swetz. Thanks for recommending it to us. I sure would like to watch a movie which teaches something more than just what we already know. I will still consider the book first and then the movie!! ;) that way it is even more fun right!!!

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  9. it iss!!!!! you HAVE to watch it.HAVE toooo!!!!! <3

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  10. Aw,my heading to the store ASAP.Let's do a review swap..after you finish it put up a review for the book,kay? :D
    Have a great week too!

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  11. Thanks! I can't wait to get my hands on the book!Thank you for following :) Your blog is awesome.The header <3

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  12. Sounds like a very interesting movie. I need to get a copy of this. :)

    <3 you!!!

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  13. Sounds like a very interesting movie. I need to get a copy of this. :)

    <3 you!!!

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  14. :D.
    I just got the book from the library to read! Haven't started on it yet though :P.
    Your last paragraph is very powerful, nicely written!

    Have a lovely week ahead :)

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  15. Thak means a lot,you know it!I was smitten by the movie as I am by your comment :) Adore you back! <3

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  16. Yes, tell you one thing, the movie is incomplete without this piece of work. I've seen the movie couple of times, but never felt the way im feeling now. I totally adore you.  

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  17. It wasn't a well publicised one,but definitely awesome.You should pick up both the movie and the book.I mean to pick up the book after my exams.Blergh..I broke my read first policy with TrueBlood and The Motorcycle Diaries and am continuing here.But better late than never,right?
    Thanks for visiting :)

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  18. I've never heard of either the movie or the book, but they both definitely sound interesting! I love Carey Mulligan so I might have to rent the movie and I'll definitely be checking my library for the book!

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