Ann Rule's And Never Let Her Go

This is a good movie I wish never existed (no murder, no book, no movie) - meaning Annie would still be with us. But as it is, I felt the movie was very good and the cast as well. There are some small things that Mr. Capano did in the movie that would seem uncharacteristic of someone so detailed, diabolical, and methodical - but even the most calculating narcissistic sociopaths screw up; which is what leads to their downfall. Although, the scenes depicted could've also been added for dramatic effects but I heard Ann Rule was involved with this movie to keep it as close to the book (and the facts) as possible. Also some names were changed (like Mr. Capano's other long time mistress) but none of that takes anything away from the main points.I actually had a psychology professor introduce myself and my classmates to this movie as a representation of someone with narcissistic and sociopathic personality traits. Since buying the DVD, I have shown the movie to two younger women who are family members and one friend's daughter as a way to show them what to watch out for in the dating world! I think the movie (and Matk Harmon) did an excellent job of portraying this type of person and I think the actress playing Annie also did well showing us the questions in her mind about him and her arc of feeling love and gratefulness to her growing uneasiness and distrust.Also towards the end, the real Colm Connelly (the prosecutor) makes a quick cameo appearance. I have watched this movie a number of times and it's still very interesting - I seem to pick up something different now and again, and it is one of those that makes you think about the people we meet in our own lives and if paying attention - it provides a few valuable lessons.

This movie is personal to me. I knew the Capano Brothers and frequented the same watering hole (O'Friel's) and actually met Ann Marie Fahey several times and we'd exchange polite conversation. We weren't friends but were friendly acquaintances. This movie depicts Ann Marie's relationship with manipulating Thomas Capano and her ultimate demise. In the movie the actress playing Ann Marie is blonde, however, Ann Marie had long curly brunette locks, which threw me when I first began watching the movie... then I realized this actress had learned many of Ann Marie's idiosyncracies and quirks and executed them well. Soon, I completely dismissed the fact that she didnt look like Ann Marie, but she sure did her justice in her portrayal. Mark Harmon is so good as Tom Capano that it's creepy good. Mark gave an excellent performance and sometimes when I think about all the friends and good people I've been so blessed to know... I'll watch this movie again and take away from it, that Ann Marie was an endearing, happy girl who deserved better. Much better. Some of us who knew her can always rely on having priviledged, cherished memories, and that's a blessing that is comforting.

The manipulation, the lines he used, and what they really meant. How he keenly turned the tables, the wording of his control. Tom Campano's mother favored him, so she help create the sociopath. He could do no wrong, which makes him believe he is above the law. That is the part that was so shocking , when in the end the mother chose her favorite again and dissed the son who had to tell the police the truth, or face prison himself. He had a drug charge. I believe he was on drugs because of the mother. So let her suffer when the Golden boy gets his. She not a good mother, I dont care what kind of a family they came from, no mother in their right mind does this to one of ther children. I hope the other brothers heal. Im sure their mother does not a penny left after paying lawyers for the golden boy. Read what the judge said at sentencing about him.Another very good movie, Anne Rule hit the ball out of the park on this one.

Like that it's based on a true story but also sad that it happened.

Broken could not get it to work, stops and there’s a black screen, for the price I’m so disappointed and can’t find it streaming anywhere. Thanks for nothing! I want my 43.00 back!

Mark Harmon does a masterful job of portraying Tom Capano, a politically powerful Wilmington attorney involved in simultaneous love affairs. I was so impressed and intrigued by the movie, I had to read the book. And I'm still not sure Tom Capano did it. Capano is depicted by Ann Rule as an obsessive planner with daily sheets of how he will spend his day broken down into 15 minute increments. How could he spontaneously murder someone? And if he had planned the murder, why would he murder her in his own home? And how could the dress she was wearing at dinner be found in her own apartment, neatly laid out on her bed without a bloodstain on it? And what about the fruit in her kitchen left to spoil? I'm sure Capano got rid of the body, but did he kill her?

Great value and an awesome movie

excellent

The run time on this film is very long and it warrants it. I caught it on TV in two parts over a weekend and had to get up specially to watch the second half and could not wait to get the DVD so I could watch it in one sitting. The true story is based on a book by Bestselling Author Anne Rule a crimewriter, who has written a number of true crime stories. Having read many of her titles, I find her fact writing style on a par with Stephen King's fiction writing style, both are exceptional. I would love to see more of Anne Rule's books made into film and the DVDs available on line as this one was.

I cannot give an adequate review as I could not watch it since it did not have CC or SDH as advertised. I gave it to my daughter and son-in-law. It is a very good movie but useless to me without CC. I am still looking to find one I could view.Suzanne

I missed the beginning of this film when it was on Channel 5 so had to buy the DVD. Excellent film, still not quite sure if he did it or not but very gripping. This should be classed as a film to watch in the evening rather than in the afternoon. Excellent performance from Mark Harmon.