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Me Before Me
A school assignment on family history leads a high-achieving teenager to confront a strained relationship with his father while searching for clarity.
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Plot Summary
Louisa Clark, a quirky and spirited young woman, takes a job as a caregiver for Will Traynor, a wealthy and successful man who became quadriplegic after an accident. Initially, their relationship is strained, but as they spend more time together, they form a deep bond and discover that their lives have been changed in ways neither expected.
Critical Reception
Me Before You received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin, as well as the film's emotional impact. However, many criticized the movie for its handling of the sensitive topic of assisted suicide and its perceived sentimentality.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lead actors' performances and emotional resonance.
Criticized for its controversial portrayal of assisted suicide.
Seen by some as a touching, albeit sentimental, romance.
Google audience: Audiences largely responded positively to the film, appreciating its emotional storyline and the chemistry between the main actors. However, some viewers found the plot predictable and the handling of complex themes to be overly simplistic.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic Movie.
Fun Fact
Emilia Clarke revealed in interviews that she drew inspiration for her character's eclectic fashion sense from her own personal style and that of her friends.
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