Movie #1187 "Me Before You" is a movie based on a very popular book the past couple of years. Most of the time, the movie is very disappointing, but this isn't one of those times. I loved the movie from the casting to the story line, to the humorous moments and the smart dialogue. However, because of the subject matter, this is not a movie for everyone. If you are a viewer of movies who wants to know nothing about the story before going into the film, stop right here and know that I thoroughly enjoyed this topical (but controversial) film, and I would recommend it --- but do not read further......
I feel you should know what it concerns --- it's a topical but controversial issue, and that of dying with dignity vs. suicide. The way the issue is being handled in the media right now is that there is a difference between assisted suicide and choosing to die with dignity ---- One, suicide, is against many of our religions, but what about going to Oregon to end the pain you have been experiencing due to disease, or whatever? (or, in this case, Dignatas, in Switzerland) So the main character happens to fall in love with someone who intends to do this, and it poses a huge question on how everyone can deal with that. For that reason, I think the film is terribly intriguing, but just not for people who don't want to deal with the issue at all. I feel it is handled well, and I would recommend this film wholeheartedly. 5 star out of 5.
ME BEFORE YOU:
2016 PG13
5 stars out of 5
Planning to stay just six months, Lou Clark takes on the job of looking after rich but depressed Will Traynor, who's been left a quadriplegic by an accident. Despite Will's disillusionment, Lou is determined to show him that his life is worth living.
Cast: Emilia Clarke, Sam Clafflin, Janet McTeer
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Movie #1186 ........................."Money Monster"
Movie #1186 "Money Monster" was a taut thriller that could have been better --- acting wise , it is top notch, but script wise, it could be a bit clearer in instructing the audience how the system failed this guy and what part George Clooney's character has to do with it. We get the hang of what the producer and her minions are expected to do and what they are doing when there's a problem occurring -- but not so much for Clooney's economic failings --- And speaking of Clooney's character, we really don't like him most of the film, but then we are expected to see a turn in him that is hard to believe ---- And there are two major parts that just didn't work for me ---- the big walk they take to the head honcho of the company whose stock failed this guy, and the very end --- I think the director thought the two lead actors' charm could end the film adequately, but for this viewer it didn't. But it was taut from beginning to end, just had some holes in the script and the characterization.
3 out of 5 stars.
2016 Rated R
3 out of 5 stars.
Money Monster
Landing in dire financial straits after following a stock tip from bombastic TV persona Lee Gates, fuming Kyle Budwell takes the lout hostage on live television and threatens to kill him unless he turns the stock price around before the closing bell.
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