Monday, October 17, 2016

Me Before You - my thoughts after

I'm a bit late to the game, but I recently watched the hit movie, Me Before You, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Jojo Moyes.  It was as good as everyone said it was.

Although it involves a heavy and controversial topic, there are light-hearted and touching moments.  The stellar cast led by Emilia Clarke (of Game of Thrones fame) strike the right balance to give the audience an emotional and fulfilling experience.


Emilia Clarke's character, Louisa, has spent her whole life in a quaint town when she is let go from her latest job and finds herself in a new one, for which she has no experience - being the carer for a wealthy young man who was paralyzed in an accident.  Throughout her journey, there are plenty of highs and lows.  Make sure you have tissues ready because there are several tear-worthy moments.

It's not a movie to watch when you just want something light and brainless, but you should watch it at some time.  It's been years since I've seen a movie so moving.

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