In the whole movie, the most memorable thing is not Kovokian’s persistence, nor the calmness and calmness of the dead, but the relationship between Kovokian and the people around him. He and the patient are pure. The relationship between caring and being cared; with friends and partners is a relationship of facilitating, understanding and helping. In fact, in the script, it is this "relationship" that impresses Barry Levinson the most.
Levinson said: "In the entire script, what touched me the most was the relationship between Kovokian and the people around him. He was empathetic and considerate to the patient, a relationship similar to religion and fraternity; and his own. Supporter Jannet Goode is a relationship that contradicts to mutual understanding; he and his sister are a solid family relationship; and the lawyer is a mutually dependent relationship; and his best friend, Nepal Well, their relationship has lasted for 35 years. This is an amazing friendship. It is these relationships that have prompted Kovokian to do his own things and practice his own ideas and ideals. In fact, we can completely take this The movie is viewed as a feature film, because it tells more than just a biography of Kovokian."
No matter from any angle, there is a reasonable side to support Euthanasia and oppose Euthanasia. The statue featured by THEMIS appeared twice in the film. This represents "justice". The court sentenced Jack to be guilty and was a punishment for Jack challenging the law, but it did not mean justice. Jack promoted Euthanasia to gain recognition and sympathy, but it was not The most rational and reasonable behavior.
At the end of the film, in the form of black on a white background, the Supreme Court of the United States refuses to hear the case. This intriguing way of expression instead shows the director’s supportive view of the whole matter from the side, while leaving room for The audience reflects on the correctness of Euthanasia, a concept that challenges morals and ethics.
