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hugosiqJun 9, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exceptional! The film manages to touch us with its intense history, humorous and at the same time sad. It makes us cry, sending us a love story unimaginable, naive and beautiful. Applauding the protagonists and the whole team that brought us this brilliant work! Thank you very much. I'll watch often.… Expand

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CosmosGhost2Jun 11, 2016

Flawless masterpeice. This movie was the best movie I have watched in a while! I may not be a fan of Drama and Romance, but when I saw the movie, I was not disappointed, and I am sure you will not be dissappointed either! The soundtrack andFlawless masterpeice. This movie was the best movie I have watched in a while! I may not be a fan of Drama and Romance, but when I saw the movie, I was not disappointed, and I am sure you will not be dissappointed either! The soundtrack and story were amazing and it was beutifullly paced. Definitely worth seeing!… Expand

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FilmNerdJul 8, 2016

This is an excellent film coming from the point of view of a young disabled person, I found the film extremely moving and although it is based on a sensitive topic, it is good to see some more mainstream coverage of this topic within theThis is an excellent film coming from the point of view of a young disabled person, I found the film extremely moving and although it is based on a sensitive topic, it is good to see some more mainstream coverage of this topic within the media. I only wish that the film was given more publicity as it presents a very real set of circumstances which some disabled people face and I think this film is not just for entertainment purposes but to also make people more aware of disability and romance, in addition I hope that there are more films like this in the future which cover a similar topic or situation. I felt that I was able to relate to the film. Despite my overall positive reception of the film I am a little disappointed by some aspects of the film for instance some aspects are a poor representation of real life and its a little frustrating to see this inaccuracy in the way it is presented. I was particularly annoyed with how it presented this attractive young woman falling in love with a disabled man in such a way that almost made it feel as if it was out of pity than anything else, and if it was a representation of real love then unfortunately, in reality the chances of an attractive young woman falling in love with a disabled man are very slim because sadly many people are too shallow. However, I digress. Overall it was a great film.… Expand

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osi1Jun 4, 2016

Incredible movie, heart-breaking plot, superb acting performances and beautiful songs (Not Today, Unsteady, Photograph and Don't Forget About Me are my fav). Emilia and Sam portray the characters and their unique personalities excellently.Incredible movie, heart-breaking plot, superb acting performances and beautiful songs (Not Today, Unsteady, Photograph and Don't Forget About Me are my fav). Emilia and Sam portray the characters and their unique personalities excellently. Romantic is not my favourite genre but Me Before You is such a fantastic movie… Expand

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LamontRaymondJun 4, 2016

A good, solid romantic comedy that doesn't pander all that much - doesn't take the easy ways out through the script. Mother of Dragons is great in it, as is the male lead. This is one of those critics-be-damned sort of movies. If you thinkA good, solid romantic comedy that doesn't pander all that much - doesn't take the easy ways out through the script. Mother of Dragons is great in it, as is the male lead. This is one of those critics-be-damned sort of movies. If you think this is your cup of tea, go with it - you'll probably love it.… Expand

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RelboyJul 3, 2016

beautiful and funny, with a amazing soundtrack with songs how; photograph, thinking out loud and don't forget about me... but not is perfect, even yes so beautiful

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TVJerryJun 7, 2016

If you're familiar with Emilia Clarke from "Game of Thrones" (she's the blonde Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons) you'll be surprised by this dramatically different performance. Her character is an extremely cheerful, slightly kooky woman with aIf you're familiar with Emilia Clarke from "Game of Thrones" (she's the blonde Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons) you'll be surprised by this dramatically different performance. Her character is an extremely cheerful, slightly kooky woman with a delightful fashion sense. She's hired as caretaker/companion for a handsome man who's confined to a wheelchair (Sam Claflin). He's pretty much given up on life until her smiling charms cheer him up. But keep your hankies ready, ladies, cause the outcome is not what you'd expect. This pretty much follows the "weepie" formula with prominent music that contributes to the romantic mood (of course, it includes Adele). Even with it's familiar structure, the winning performances by the two leads and the upbeat writing make this a sweetly charming chick flick.… Expand

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LeZeeOct 14, 2016

Changing one's fixed mind is not an easy task.

Based on the novel of the same name, directed by a new lady filmmaker. This British film has two young sensation Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke in the important roles. The story of a young manChanging one's fixed mind is not an easy task.

Based on the novel of the same name, directed by a new lady filmmaker. This British film has two young sensation Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke in the important roles. The story of a young man who was paralysed recently meets his new caretaker. Initially they both won't fit for each other, but after some time everything changes when they together do some outdoor activities. While the film progress, it only gets more emotional. Besides, it's fun watching the first two acts, particularly the performances from both the lead strikes strongly.

After a very long time I watched a good tearjerker, but not that strong. It is a simple story, there's no big adventure or romance in it. That's right, it is not a romance film and if you decide to watch expecting one, you will be definitely disappointed. Also slightly it delivers a bad message like the negativity for being one seriously ill and alive. This issue is only on the humanity ground, but afterall everyone entitled to do what they want, because it's their life.

Anyway, the film avoids the usual cliché. Like there's no scene that you had seen in other similar theme repeats here. Deliberately avoided to make it a fresh piece. Basically, if you observe closely the both two lead characters, they had a different agenda about their life. Particularly the caretaker never ever tried anything seriously to accomplish her undertaking.

On the other hand, those parts were very realistic, but still gives us a cinematic experience due to the fancy screen presentation. Surely a good watch, I think everyone should watch it, because there's no drugs, sexes or nudes or even the strong kissing scenes. Only the main theme is something disturbing, particularly for the tender-hearted people. Other than that, I hope you watch it if you haven't yet.

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LinttaFlamingoOct 11, 2016

I feel like this was the best way to turn this story into a film. And with Emilia Clarke's energy it's all pretty much perfected, even though there are few moments that came out a bit rushed or forced. But it didn't affect my experience atI feel like this was the best way to turn this story into a film. And with Emilia Clarke's energy it's all pretty much perfected, even though there are few moments that came out a bit rushed or forced. But it didn't affect my experience at all with this movie. Definitely recommended if you like these types of movies!… Expand

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GentM2015Sep 11, 2016

Me Before You is a romantic drama film directed by Thea Sharrock based on the novel by Jojo Moyes with the same name. The film stars Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman, Charles Dance, Matthew Lewis, Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Janet McTeer.Me Before You is a romantic drama film directed by Thea Sharrock based on the novel by Jojo Moyes with the same name. The film stars Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman, Charles Dance, Matthew Lewis, Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Janet McTeer.
The movie is about a girl named Lou Clark who is desperate for a job and so the goes on to take care of a recently paralyzed man from a rich family, who she slowly creates a bond with.
This is a well made movie with amazing performances all around, especially by the amazing Emilia Clarke who gives a wonderful performance on the leading role. By her side is Sam Claflin who plays Will Traynor, and he does a very good job too.
It is a movie filled with heart breaking emotional scenes, very good cinematography and a brilliant score by Craig Armstrong that makes Me Before You as a whole one of the best romances there are. Sure it has some problems, and the ending will leave some people confused and angry but overall this movie works on so many levels that those flaws are hardly even noticeable as the good outweighs the bad by a lot.… Expand

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PanchogulMar 18, 2021

Es bellísima, está cargada de una nobleza y un amor puro y verdadero realmente conmovedores, destacó la actuación de Emilia Clarke, la cual transmite muchísimo sentimiento.

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daeneryswiftAug 18, 2016

I watched it yesterday night and literally bawled my eyes off! I loved the book and the movie gave it his well deserved justice! I'm only sad that they cut out a good part of Lou's story (due to time, I guess), but I'm still pretty satisfiedI watched it yesterday night and literally bawled my eyes off! I loved the book and the movie gave it his well deserved justice! I'm only sad that they cut out a good part of Lou's story (due to time, I guess), but I'm still pretty satisfied (some quotes from the movie were actual lines from the book and I cried lolz). Emilia and Sam gave an AMAZING performance, they left me speechless and they made me cry the whole time. Emilia IS Lou Clark and Sam IS Will Traynor! I had imagined Nathan WAAAY DIFFERENT, but I liked him too. And Matthew also! He gave some justice to Pat (whom I hated in the books lol). Just, go and see it! You won't regret it! And read the book, too!… Expand

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horrorliefhebJun 18, 2016

-Me Before You is a 2016 American-British romantic drama film directed by Thea Sharrock and adapted by Jojo Moyes from her 2012 novel of the same name. The film stars Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman, Charles Dance, Matthew Lewis,-Me Before You is a 2016 American-British romantic drama film directed by Thea Sharrock and adapted by Jojo Moyes from her 2012 novel of the same name. The film stars Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman, Charles Dance, Matthew Lewis, Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Janet McTeer. The film was released on June 3, 2016 in the United States, received mixed reviews and has grossed over $72 million.

--Critical response:

-Me Before You has received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a rating of 57%, based on 118 reviews, with an average rating is 5.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Me Before You benefits from Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin's alluring chemistry, although it isn't enough to compensate for its clumsy treatment of a sensitive subject." On Metacritic the film has a score of 51 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On CinemaScore, audiences gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.

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-The film has suffered a backlash from many people in the disabled community due to what they perceive as an underlying message that people with disabilities are a burden on their families and careers, and claim the film promotes the view that people are better off dead than disabled. They view the film as advocating suicide so that their loved ones can "live boldly". The #MeBeforeEuthanasia backlash has been led by celebrities with disabilities such as Liz Carr, Penny Pepper, and Cherylee Houston.… Expand

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harrylikespieJul 22, 2016

Me Before You takes and innovative new story and executes it beautifully. With a great cast and an interesting story I can say that I am very impressed. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin are convincing and had my eyes glued to the screen andMe Before You takes and innovative new story and executes it beautifully. With a great cast and an interesting story I can say that I am very impressed. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin are convincing and had my eyes glued to the screen and created an emotional attachment between me and the characters making me truly show concern for the characters on screen. The story was brought straight to life! This was one of my favorite films this year. I would recommend that you give this movie a try, even I was doubtful from the start, but I can truly say that what you see will surprise you!… Expand

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jwash1894Aug 18, 2016

I loved this film. From beginning to end, the story progressed naturally. None of the chemistry seemed force either. However, I do wish that the movie could explain Lou's chipper demeanor more so, and I wish that the movie explored how WillI loved this film. From beginning to end, the story progressed naturally. None of the chemistry seemed force either. However, I do wish that the movie could explain Lou's chipper demeanor more so, and I wish that the movie explored how Will first dealt with the result of his accident, like months after, instead of just seeing two years after. Overall, if you love romantic dramas with two attractive leads with actual chemistry, then this movie is worth seeing.… Expand

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pkacarovNov 14, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want to watch a story about love, but in a way that make your tears come up - that is your movie.

The story is simple. Rich guy with lost soul and a poor girl with a full hearth met and helps each other to find what was lost in their lives until now.

Simple movie, but with a lot of drama. You will like it for sure!… Expand

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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017

Game of Thrones ile yıldızını oldukça parlatan Emilia Clarke dizi oyunculuğuna devam etmeyip sinema sektörüne atılmak istediğini oldukça belirtiyor. Oyunculuğunu göstermek için bu güzel film teklifini kabul eden Emilia çok güzel bir oyunculukGame of Thrones ile yıldızını oldukça parlatan Emilia Clarke dizi oyunculuğuna devam etmeyip sinema sektörüne atılmak istediğini oldukça belirtiyor. Oyunculuğunu göstermek için bu güzel film teklifini kabul eden Emilia çok güzel bir oyunculuk sergiliyor ve ortaya eğlenceli ve güzel bir aşk filmi çıkıyor.… Expand

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manningn15Jun 11, 2019

This movie was beautiful and heartbreaking. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin's chemistry was terrific and their acting was stupendous. This movie made me cry a lot. Definitely one of my favorite romance movies of all time. An A+ romance movie.

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Lucas565Sep 8, 2020

O filme além de ser incrível, é tocante parabéns a equipe que fez parte e ao elenco

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SpangleOct 16, 2016

Okay so I actually dug this one. Is it wickedly cliche? Yes. Does Emilia Clarke have weird eyebrows and a smile that literally consumes her face? Yes. Yet, like a mozzarella stick with stringy cheese or a cake with a thick layer of frostingOkay so I actually dug this one. Is it wickedly cliche? Yes. Does Emilia Clarke have weird eyebrows and a smile that literally consumes her face? Yes. Yet, like a mozzarella stick with stringy cheese or a cake with a thick layer of frosting on top, Me Before You is so cheesy and sweet, it is irresistible. From beginning to end, it was the film equivalent of taking said mozzarella stick and seeing how far you could pull the cheese before it breaks.

Starring Emilia Clarke as Louisa Clark, a lower class girl from England, Me Before You is a film billed as a romance, but for me, it almost came across as decidedly anti-love (or, at the very least, denying the power of love to a degree). The unsuspecting Louisa is hired to work as the hired to be the caretaker of Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), a now quadriplegic man who was once an active and vibrant young man. While he still may be that man, Will most certainly does not recognize this. For this element, Me Before You could often double as a harrowing look at how depression can consume you. From beginning to end, the audience is shown the life within Will. Louisa most certainly brings that life out of a him like a flowing river, in large part due to their delicious chemistry, but Will does not see this. Instead, he looks forlornly at his life before his accident and is often confronted with this element, whether it be through his ex-girlfriend, his constant bouts with pneumonia, or old photographs. Around every turn, he is reminded of who he was. It is this element that courted controversy as people deemed Me Before You to be stating that death is the only acceptable path for disabled people. This, to me, is misguided. Rather, the film is an exploration of the depression that took a hold of Will after his accident. We know he is still Will. Louisa knows it. His parents know it. Yet, Will cannot come to grips with this drastic life change. The end result is a film that showcases how love cannot overcome all. It is not the prescription drug that will fix every situation. Instead, one must love themselves when they look in the mirror. They must be okay with who they are, for all of their unique elements. Without this, nothing will break the hold of one's own mind.

While Me Before You's romance may be quite cliche and its soundtrack lifted from every teenage girl's iTunes account (two Ed Sheeran songs, including new romance film staple, "Thinking Out Loud"), but its thematic elements regarding depression and self-acceptance are so deeply moving, I can easily look past its faults. It is an imperfect film with a spotty performance from Clarke in the lead role, as well as a pretty nondescript one from Chaflin who is good, but nothing incredible. The scenery is impeccable and most certainly capitalized upon with some stellar shots of the views. Additionally, Louisa's relationship with ex?-boyfriend Patrick (Matthew Lewis) does nothing to make the audience like her. Rather, she is cheating on him with Will. This poor characterization is a blight on the writing and only exacerbated by Clarke.

Between cheating and incessant eyebrow movements, the film can easily become grating if it were not as tearjerkingly melodramatic as it is, which is fine since i love a good melodrama. Clarke and Chaflin have great chemistry, but the real quality of this film is in its exploration of this depressed man's last days and the realization that love cannot heal all wounds. It is like painting a wall to cover a hole in the wall. It may brighten things up or change things up a bit, but the hole is still there and must be addressed in some other way. For Me Before You, its guts in sticking to this life truth is impressive, but also thoroughly heartwrenching to watch unfold. Get the tissues ready.… Expand