Pro Euthenasia Film: "Before I Met You"

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While extremely cliched and an attempt to rip off films the likes of Amelie, the film has a pro-euthenasia stance. The lead character - a successful investment banker - or some such individual in London, a son of a rich aristocratic family is knocked down by a motorcycle which renders him quadriplegic. He retains his looks and body physique though, thanks to the magic of Hollywood and physical therapy. His parents hire a clueless young girl who has a passion for colourful tights to look after him. The parents give him 6 months to change his mind after which time he will commit suicide in Switzerland, in the nicest and most pleasant of settings. Anyhow the film to avoid spoiling this full of cliches film, it’s enough to say that the film while offering once the refutation of “It’s murder, you should not have anything to do with it” from the girl’s mother with clear view of the cross she carries on her chest, maintains a pro euthenasia attitude and the understanding father tells his daughter to simply love the man which, in this film means give him full autonomy and respect his decision.

Has anyone else seen this? It’s initially a cliched ugly duckling with handsome prince girly romance story but halfway through the story changes to support assisted suicide and portray it in a positive light.
 
If I were confined to a wheelchair I would be very disturbed and insulted by this film. Actually,
I feel that way anyway.

People with disabilities can live meaningful, happy lives. For example, Nick Vujicic who was born with no legs nor arms leads a very happy and inspiring life. We are more than just a body.

It is very disturbing that the film poses as another love story when it is really an ad for assisted self murder.
 
Doesn’t sound like much of a romance. “I love you, but you’re not reason enough to keep living.”
 
jaimeleglise said:
If I were confined to a wheelchair I would be very disturbed and insulted by this film. Actually,
I feel that way anyway.

People with disabilities can live meaningful, happy lives. For example, Nick Vujicic who was born with no legs nor arms leads a very happy and inspiring life. We are more than just a body.

It is very disturbing that the film poses as another love story when it is really an ad for assisted self murder.
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ditto.

I think if you ask any person who is disabled which factor is more trying: being disabled or having people see you as ‘less than’, undesirable or invisible, they would state its more difficult being seen as lesser or not seen at all. This sort of perpetuates the idea that ‘if you are disabled, you need to leave society’. Its NOT the disablement that causes a life to be difficult or ‘unworthy’, its the lack of integration and society’s non acceptance that causes much of the disability’s suffering.
 
That is so true. Often people will address the person standing and ignore the person in the wheelchair, as if he isn’t there.
 
I am sick of pro-euthanasia anything, as my dad had ALS. Related to this; he died of medical malpractice.
 
jaimeleglise said:
If I were confined to a wheelchair I would be very disturbed and insulted by this film. Actually,
I feel that way anyway.

People with disabilities can live meaningful, happy lives. For example, Nick Vujicic who was born with no legs nor arms leads a very happy and inspiring life. We are more than just a body.
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Yes. I just read his Wikipedia article: inspirational indeed. God bless that man and his wife and children.
adamhovey1988 said:
I am sick of pro-euthanasia anything, as my dad had ALS. Related to this; he died of medical malpractice.
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My condolences, Adam.
 
jaimeleglise said:
So sorry, Adam.
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It seems to be genetic from the paternal side. I was nine years old. What bothers me (and this is kind of what happened with that dude in Japan), is that right now, the argument is that it should be voluntary, well, some people, think that severely disabled people should have the obligation to do it. That bothers me. Especially since I know I can end up that way.
 
It bothers me too, especially when it is forced on an individual.
 
jaimeleglise said:
If I were confined to a wheelchair I would be very disturbed and insulted by this film. Actually,
I feel that way anyway.

People with disabilities can live meaningful, happy lives. For example, Nick Vujicic who was born with no legs nor arms leads a very happy and inspiring life. We are more than just a body.
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FYI, many people with disabilities (including me) consider the terms, “confined to a wheelchair” or “wheelchair bound” to be outdated. Instead, I say that I am a “wheelchair user”. My wheelchair is not a prison; it is a tool that helps me get around.

I would be far more “confined” if I did NOT have my wheelchair, as I can only walk short distances with crutches. I’ve completed 5K races in my wheelchair.
 
TheAmazingGrace said:
Doesn’t sound like much of a romance. “I love you, but you’re not reason enough to keep living.”
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Exactly right. Part of the media and Hollywood bs to get people to support euthanasia. Nazi’s did it the same way with films, youth or ganizations and popular media.
 
Tenofovir said:
While extremely cliched and an attempt to rip off films the likes of Amelie, the film has a pro-euthenasia stance. The lead character - a successful investment banker - or some such individual in London, a son of a rich aristocratic family is knocked down by a motorcycle which renders him quadriplegic. He retains his looks and body physique though, thanks to the magic of Hollywood and physical therapy. His parents hire a clueless young girl who has a passion for colourful tights to look after him. The parents give him 6 months to change his mind after which time he will commit suicide in Switzerland, in the nicest and most pleasant of settings. Anyhow the film to avoid spoiling this full of cliches film, it’s enough to say that the film while offering once the refutation of “It’s murder, you should not have anything to do with it” from the girl’s mother with clear view of the cross she carries on her chest, maintains a pro euthenasia attitude and the understanding father tells his daughter to simply love the man which, in this film means give him full autonomy and respect his decision.

Has anyone else seen this? It’s initially a cliched ugly duckling with handsome prince girly romance story but halfway through the story changes to support assisted suicide and portray it in a positive light.
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Yes this is very much pushing the agenda. The male nurse is the only reason this movie is worth watching!
 
jaimeleglise said:
If I were confined to a wheelchair I would be very disturbed and insulted by this film. Actually,
I feel that way anyway.

People with disabilities can live meaningful, happy lives. For example, Nick Vujicic who was born with no legs nor arms leads a very happy and inspiring life. We are more than just a body.

It is very disturbing that the film poses as another love story when it is really an ad for assisted self murder.
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yes, I agree. I have a friend who raved about this book and then excitedly told me she and her daughter were going to see a “girl” movie.
I had read about this movie at CAF. I also think it is an insult to quadrapalegics or other disabled people that struggle with their disabilities to lead their daily lives.
I think at the end of the movie she reads a letter from him and he leaves her some money and tells her to go buy a certain perfume.
My friend was going on and on about what a great book and movie it was. I didn’t say much. I won’t be reading the book or seeing the movie.
 
MrZoom said:
FYI, many people with disabilities (including me) consider the terms, “confined to a wheelchair” or “wheelchair bound” to be outdated. Instead, I say that I am a “wheelchair user”. My wheelchair is not a prison; it is a tool that helps me get around.

I would be far more “confined” if I did NOT have my wheelchair, as I can only walk short distances with crutches. I’ve completed 5K races in my wheelchair.
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thanks for this info. I will remember this.
 
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