First off, I loved this movie. It was romantic and gave me hope and really touched my heart. It gave me all kinds of feels because it was a romance movie with a cute story line. Throughout, you were rooting for Lou and Will-you hoped he wouldn't kill himself. But he does. And your heart breaks. But it would have been different with any other ending. I love this movie and will continue to love this movie.
However, I was in class last night and received a different perspective on this movie. I am a part of a special group of people and I work with an amazing population. In the special education/disabilities field many things are unknown to the media and general population. I was then reminded that not everyone thinks about me and this movie can display a negative image about disabilities to the public. A man wants to kill himself because he cannot walk. What a depressing thing that our society is believing is true with all individuals with disabilities. I never realized it before; I am surprised it didn't occur to me and I feel a bit guilty for it.
I wanted to just say that having a disability is not a bad thing. It is something to live with and to make the most of. Life is still worth living. I understand that in the movie there were different circumstances, but I want to stress the importance of living with a disability. I am getting a little long-winded so hopefully you get the just of what I am saying.
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