Me Before You (2016)

Me Before You (2016) tells the heartbreaking love story between Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, but the film’s emotional depth becomes even clearer when you look at Lou’s relationship with her long-time boyfriend, Patrick. Played by Harry Potter alum Matthew Lewis, Patrick represents the well-meaning but self-absorbed partner—focused on fitness, personal achievements, and ultimately himself.

One of the movie’s sharpest visual contrasts comes through the gifts Lou receives. Patrick proudly gives her a necklace engraved with his own name, a moment that unintentionally reveals how little he truly sees her. It’s a symbol of a relationship built around his needs and his ego. In contrast, Will Traynor gives Lou the rare, quirky bumblebee-striped tights she’s adored since childhood. That small, thoughtful gesture captures exactly what Patrick misses: the details, personality quirks, and inner joy that make Lou who she is.
tells the heartbreaking love story between Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, but the film’s emotional depth becomes even clearer when you look at Lou’s relationship with her long-time boyfriend, Patrick. Played by Harry Potter alum Matthew Lewis, Patrick represents the well-meaning but self-absorbed partner—focused on fitness, personal achievements, and ultimately himself.

One of the movie’s sharpest visual contrasts comes through the gifts Lou receives. Patrick proudly gives her a necklace engraved with his own name, a moment that unintentionally reveals how little he truly sees her. It’s a symbol of a relationship built around his needs and his ego. In contrast, Will Traynor gives Lou the rare, quirky bumblebee-striped tights she’s adored since childhood. That small, thoughtful gesture captures exactly what Patrick misses: the details, personality quirks, and inner joy that make Lou who she is.