It's pretty much the basis for all of these romantic novels adapted for film, but if you're film has enough likable qualities to it, the overused plot points and clichés can be forgiven. If you didn't guess it already, yes they do grow to live with each other's quirks and inconveniences and maybe even share some affection for each other. Clarke's likability as Lou is put a test as she has to deal with the stern and far less cheerful, Will, who became paralyzed after a motorcycle accident. It's nice to see Clarke take on a lighter and more exuberant role than she has played in the past as it mirrors her off-screen personality as well. Their budding charisma on screen is by far the highlight of the film. I've enjoyed both of their works in the past and they both make the most of the script that was given to them. The film stars Emilia Clarke (Lou) and Sam Claflin (Will) from Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games respectively. While Me Before You definitely falls victim to some of those unfortunate young adult tropes, there's far more charm than harm here. In fact, I'm usually turned off by the overabundance of forced clichés and unnecessary plot devices. I wouldn't consider myself the target audience for these romantic dramas. I feel absolutely cleansed of negativity after watching this and my hope for the world is renewed. This movie is a treat to watch and a glimpse of what it feels like to be a person who lives their life with a moral conscience, an open mind, a respect for beliefs that are different than yours and a desire to see the best in the world. Thank you Emelia and Sam for either knowing this experience or fabulously, convincingly portraying it on screen. Thank you Jojo for playing this out so beautifully. It's the undeniable, overwhelming pull from our hearts that grows only when we really let ourselves care about someone unselfishly. It's certainly not all about sex, although it would be hard to come to this conclusion when the media generally plays strongly to that idea. It's not about how financially successful a prospective partner is. It's not the thoughtful vision we compile of what the future could be like or how compatible we are. Love isn't the lust we feel at the beginning of a relationship. Jojo Moyes obviously isn't one of those people. I don't care what the critics say, this was a perfectly well made bittersweet film.Īt times I feel that humanity has forgotten, or never really knew, what it is to really love someone. Claflin is believable, and the question is how would you feel if you where in his shoes. At times Clarkes performance feels overly cartoonish, but still good in most of it. I really bought the affection they feel for one another. But the question is will this last? I like the chemistry between Claflin and Clarke, at no point it feels forced. But soon the form quite a friendship, she teaches him to enjoy life again, and he shows her to be adventurous in life. At first Will does not want Louisia there, and she does her best to put up with him. A beautifully well made story, it about Louisa(Emilia Clarke) a 26 year old who finds a job taking care of Will(Sam Claflin) a young billionaire who is permanently confined to wheel chair after an accident two years earlier, the use of his arms and legs are gone. But sometimes movies are never has detailed has the books they are based on. I never read the book that which this film is based on. A very bittersweet film that will leave you feeling happy and sad at the same time. This film is getting mixed reviews, but I really enjoyed it.
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