This story, written by Kazuo Ishiguro (Remains of the Day), is actually a sci-fi, but the writer and director solely keep the melodramatic/romantic aftermath of the sci-fi in the forefront for a very wise reason: the science of the story has so many logical holes, if the three-way love story was not used as a strong distraction, the movie would fall apart. I'd rather not give away the sci-fi elements (other than it involves organ transplant), but in general, despite the seamless directing, at the end I felt somewhat betrayed. For a better movie on the same themes, watch Moon.
Mo says:
Agree...there are some holes in the plot which were not defined to the audience...I couldn't get much about sci-fiction elements and key points before reading the synopsis...I think Blade runner is a better example fpr bringing the the concept of having sole and feeling and love in clones...but I should go to Moon as you recommend.
ReplyDeleteRarely there's a movie as good as "Blade Runner" along these themes, but still, even though "Moon" wasn't very widely advertised, it's a movie that encourages much more thinking and discussion, compared to "Never Let Me Go".
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