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Never Let Go
2024 101 min United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Horror
Director: Alexandre Aja
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Description
As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$10.31M
Worldwide:
$21.76M
Starring
Halle Berry
Actor
Percy Daggs IV
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Anthony B. Jenkins
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Never Let Go is a visually atmospheric survival thriller that leans heavily on strong performances to anchor its tense, metaphorical premise. However, the film is divisive, with critics and audiences split over its deliberate, slow-moving pace and an ambiguous, unresolved ending that leaves many narrative threads dangling.
| Acting | Halle Berry delivers a committed and intense performance as a desperate mother, serving as the film's most consistent highlight. | |
| Direction | Alexandre Aja successfully creates a haunting, visually evocative atmosphere through sparse tension and effective use of setting. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative oscillates between psychological drama and supernatural horror, leaving viewers divided on whether the ambiguity is profound or simply underdeveloped. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, slow-burn pacing is praised by those who appreciate the film's atmospheric buildup but criticized by viewers who find the narrative repetitive and stagnant. | |
| Ending | The refusal to provide clear answers regarding the nature of the threat leaves many viewers frustrated rather than intrigued by the lack of resolution. |