Wasn’t sure it was coincidence or fate that I kept coming across Me Before You (subconsciously recognising with the bright fiery red colour the actress wore) but I dismissed the thought of checking it out because 1) not the work of the usual author I read and 2) thought it’s some romance chick flick. Until two days ago that I just randomly had a “hey why don’t I check it out” thought for that movie while checking showtimes for my not through Through the Looking Glass movie (pffft). I watched the trailer and the decision making moment was when I saw the phrase “live boldly”.
Asked my cousin if she’s interested, she is and then bought ticket. As told by the review in The Star, recent melodramatic movies are rated by the standards of whether the viewers cried. Well, if so, I think it was quite a tear-jerking film with questionable values underlying the typical romance film. I quite like “Finnigan” on how he conveyed his messages through only facial expressions, I only recognised him when he appeared on screen. But…in terms of facial expressions, I think Emilia Clarke (known as Lou in the film) is better than Sam Claflin (loved his witty smile by the way). In the film, she showed that she has the power to make me not disgusted at her sometimes-out-of-the-place attire as she is full with positive energy despite how she’s treated by Will (by Sam Claflin).
Long story cut short, I wept when I saw how helpless Lou felt. I wept when Lou cried and she hardly ever cries in more than half of the film. The underlying message isn’t clear enough though, is it intended or it’s just because the director wanted to focused on the bonding between Will and Lou? I think it is necessary to show how the process is to the viewer, to educate, doesn’t agree doesn’t mean cannot know. Nonetheless, what would you do if you’re in Lou’s shoes? Or in Will’s parents’ shoes? It’s one of the toughest decisions one has to make I think (no spoiler intended).
Been meaning to post this since last night but no internet connection. Anyway, had a good chat with one of the most fave persons in my world and he triggered me that hey…actually if he really wanted to die, why not just stopped taking medication, or if he’s attacked by pneumonia, why not just let him be? Why the big fuss to fly all the way to Switzerland? And what did Lou see when he asked her to open the door?
Those are the questions that I’ll leave you to ponder.
Love this photo especially, because of the quotes.
Signing off,
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