Loved it

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2019)

I knew nothing about this story until I saw the movie (obviously did not read the book). I loved it! All the actors were great! The chemistry between Claflin and Clarke was undeniable and made the movie.
Honestly, I don't understand the criticism of those who said it was saying that disabled people's lives are worthless. Really? It was completely the opposite! Everyone wanted Will to live, but he didn't want to. The movie really made me think about how I would feel in the same situation. I totally understand how Will feels. I can't imagine living like that. But at the same time, I'm not sure I would want to die either. The point is, this is Will's decision. What will he decide? How will the other's react to his decision? Can they change his mind or can they live with it if he doesn't?
What really irks me is the whole "politically correct" aspect of folks these days. What? A movie isn't allowed to show a disabled person who doesn't want to live? All movies showing severely disabled people must show them 'happy" at the end with their predicament? This isn't a commentary on what makes a life worthwhile. This is a movie about one particular man who can't imagine living like that. It's not meant to tell the world that if you are disabled, you should kill yourself. Please!
The movie is life-affirming but we don't get to choose for someone else. They get to choose for themselves.