Very relevant story

Rating: 7/10 (30 July 2017)

At the heart of this movie is an emotional political issue, but first let me say something about how well done the movie is.
Of course Emilia Clarke does a wonderful job and is quite lovable in Lou's quirky way. Sam Claflin has a difficult part and does it well also. Janet McTeer and Charles Dance, as Will's parents, also play difficult roles and help us get drawn into the emotion of the story. I am a Jenna Coleman fan and had to wonder what she would have been like as Lou.
It becomes clear about half way in that this is not going to be a happily ever after story no matter what happens in the end.
As to the politics, I am against any kind of suicide for moral reasons. I don't believe that the choice of when a person dies lies with mortal man. More importantly, I am concerned that in a society where assisted suicide becomes at all common, it also becomes very easy for various forces to take away the choices of those who want to live. Insurance companies already are very close to taking away that choice in some cases. Will and his family did not seem to have the financial pressure. For people with a family that already lives on the edge financially, a medical condition like Will's could threaten to destroy it for everyone.
On the other hand, I can sympathize with the way Will felt. While I don't condone the result, I can see how the hopelessness, especially the day to day hopelessness, can lead a person to think that Will's choice is the better one.
I thought this story dealt with the issue respectfully and gives plenty of reason for thought and discussion.