Very disappointing...

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

An action-packed slog

Absolutely the worst movie.

"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.

Too bad a couple of comments before me don't know the facts of this case. It is based on actual events, a highly publicized disappearance and murder case taking place in the Wilmington, DE/Philadelphia PA region from '96 through 2000. I have to admit I was highly skeptical of how Hollywood would dramatize the actual history and events and was actually quite impressed on how close they stayed to what was constantly reported on local newscasts and Philadelphia Inquirer news stories throughout the time period. Of course I immediately pointed out that the actress (who I really like in Cold Case) who played Fahey looked nothing like her (Anne Marie was actually prettier). I have to admit though that Mark Harmon really nailed the type of personality that was revealed as Capano's and the behavior that Capano exhibited throughout this period. Details of the case were right on...no deviations of dramatic effect...even down to the carpet, gun, furniture, and cooler. In conclusion, I also wanted to add that I have met Tom Carper many times at various functions (a good man, despite being a politician) and I am so glad that he pulled the strings in the Federal realm necessary to solve this heinous crime. Guys like Capano are real and it was great to see him finally put behind bars.

I can see where the other review could be coming from when they viewed this mini-series. However, I can't stress more that you should read the book by Ann Rule. There have been at least two other books published on this case, "Fatal Embrace" and "Summer Wind", and none of these authors have ever doubted that Tom Capano was guilty of murdering Anne-Marie Fahey. There is just too much evidence, circumstantial and otherwise. If the case interested you, do yourself a favor and buy the book. Don't buy the above reviewer's opinion that this trial was solely in the prosecution's favor. It's extremely difficult to prosecute a murder charge without a body, which is exactly what the state did. There's a reason Tom Capano is sitting on death row. He deserves it.

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.