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    Me Before You

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    There is a quick reflex to call "Me Before You" a "chick flick" which diminishes it too far much. This film leaves a mark.

    Very controversial issue on the table here, involving a justifiably sacred dam springing leaks.

    Resonates of "the Intouchables" and "The Sea Inside", both masterful, emotionally ringing films with very warm hearts.

    A period in my life was very close to affliction. This film reached me.

    "Me Before You" is genteel, it's humorous and winning, but it takes you places too.

    Emilia Clarke is stellar, she realized Louisa such aplomb, finely nuanced work. I doubt Louisa is far removed from part of her. The camera also likes Emilia, in a rare way.

    Sam Claflin was able, good performance and casting him a wise decision.

    As usual in UK films the talent is going to be very able, known or not.

    The role of Lou's family was very nicely portrayed by a fine ensemble of talent, Brendan Coyle familiarly, Jenna Coleman notably.

    Janet McTeer and Charles Dance have very deep CV's, this shows in their work here. Stephen Peacocke convincing too.

    Matthew Lewis provides an exceptional Patrick, taking him from nicely one noted to a relatable precipice.

    The underlying issue may offend some, and challenge their view of this as a pretty good film.

    Well directed and crafted. Fine script, paced evenly, great design and location choices.

    It'll be in conversation, maybe even a topical lightning rod on some level.

    You'd have to be pretty stiff not appreciate the work within it, approving or not.

    It's not as easy as this appears, to also be as hard as it is.

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    asgilbert@  14.6.2016 age: 50+ 177 reviews

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