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And Never Let Her Go

And Never Let Her Go (2001)

April. 01,2001
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6.5
| Drama Thriller Crime Mystery

The true story of a woman's suspicious disappearance after ending an affair with a powerful, married attorney.

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BallWubba
2001/04/01

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

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ThrillMessage
2001/04/02

There are better movies of two hours length. I loved the actress'performance.

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BeSummers
2001/04/03

Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

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Derry Herrera
2001/04/04

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

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tomsview
2001/04/05

"And Never Let Her Go" proves the point that as far as murder mysteries are concerned, single crimes often work more effectively than serial killer movies where the body count is in the double figures.It allows for more depth to the characters and for more detail in the story. Serial killers get off on killing people and although there are slight variations, at the end of the day, their actions are fairly one-note. That's not the case with the one-off crime where there can be a myriad of reasons why it has occurred.This film is based on a true story that was well known in America. However I hadn't heard of it until I saw this film so there were surprises as the plot unfolds. Thomas Capano, played by the disarmingly smooth Mark Harmon, has a compulsive need to control the many women in his life. Studies claiming guys can only concentrate on one thing at a time fall flat here as Capano could hardly be accused of not being able to multitask.Not only was he having an affair with Anne Marie Fahey (Kathryn Morris) and another long-standing one with Christine Sheve (Rachel Ward), but there were other women along the way. All this while still being married with four daughters and holding down top jobs in the legal profession. When Anne Marie Fahey attempts to slip from his grasp, his need to control goes into overdrive while she doesn't realise how dangerous the situation has become. We don't see her murder, but view the events much as they are revealed to the investigators: homicide detective Frank Gugliatta (Paul Michael Glaser) and FBI agent Colm Connelly (Stephen Eckholt).There is complexity to the characters: Harmon's mother driven Capano, Kathryn Morris' vulnerable Anne Marie Fahey and Rachel Ward's trusting Christine Sheve. Rachel Ward is the big surprise, her calm demeanour gives her character the sense of a woman who seems well-grounded on the surface, but who is in many ways the most needy. The film was made before Thomas Capano's fate was decided, but that does not stop this being an intriguing drama with fascinating characters.

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MarieGabrielle
2001/04/06

he is the quintessential narcissist and manipulator; in this case, portraying attorney (and murderer) Tom Capano.Kathryn Morris is sympathetic as victim, Anne Marie Fahey, but in the beginning is a bit too much the victim. We are sorry for the situation, but become simultaneously disgusted after seeing his victimization of several other women (including Rachel Ward) as well.The sad part is where she is actually getting help with her self-esteem issues, and Capano actually had her psychologist killed. Pretty hard to believe, but this was based on a true story.There is a cameo with Olympia Dukakis (excellent) as Capano's mother. All in all, an interesting story because it is based on a true murder, and you will want to read Ann Rule's book to get the accurate details. 8/10.

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dracula34
2001/04/07

This excellent drama had me in suspense the whole time. I could not take my eyes off the screen for one second because every word kept connecting the pieces to this puzzling murder. This movie really touched me because it showed how sad and hard life can be. I really did cry in the end (which I don't want to give away!) It also let me realize how cruel and sickening people can be when it comes to murder. The cast was also very good. The only bad cast member was the actress who played Anne Marie. The actress did a great job, but the director didn't. I say this because he found someone who didn't look a single bit like Anne Marie Fahey herself.

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Syl
2001/04/08

To those who have not followed the Anne Marie Fahey Murder case. You are missing out one of the saddest yet complicated murder of all. The murderer is popular Delaware attorney, Tom Capano and the victim is the Delaware Governor's Scheduling Secretary, Anne Marie Fahey. Their relationship was a well-kept secret until her disappearance and murder. She wanted to leave him but he just wouldn't let her go so easily. On the other hand, he had a mistress and a wife and four daughters. Where did he find the time to have two mistresses and a domestic family life? Besides, the case is extremely complicated and fascinating for a four hour mini series. While the actress who plays Ms. Fahey does a fine job, she does not have her dark long hair. His other mistress is definitely more attractive than the actual woman. Mark Harmon is better looking and does an Emmy award winning performance as Tom Capano. It would be better with actual Delaware and Philadelphia locations. With Ann Rule's executive producing, she adds accuracy to Anne Marie's characteristic of organization and her personal battle with an eating disorder. These bits of information might be overlooked by any other executive producer or director. If you have not read the book, it is well worth it. Ann Rule is a fascinating storyteller of true crime. It is ironic that Mark Harmon plays Tom Capano. He also played Ann Rule's former friend and subject, Ted Bundy in an another book adaptation many years ago. He was brilliant then and now. He does an above average job with an amazing story. Even President CLinton offered his assistance in the Anne Marie Fahey case. And now, the former Governor Tom Carper is now the United States Senator for Delaware who defeated longtime, popular incumbent Senator Richard Roth in the November 2000 election. IF you don't think the movie is interesting, then the read Rule's book.

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