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The only problem I could see with this movie is for a person who's just been dealt this kind of blow. When a person first wakes to find themselves paralyzed many people consider thoughts of ending it all. It's not until they've pushed themselves to get past this that they begin to value their lives again. This kind of movie viewed by a person in that particular position is not going to help them.
On the other hand I cannot imagine forcing a person to continue living a life where they are completely helpless and unable to do anything for themselves or others. Myself in that position - I honestly cannot say what I'd ultimately choose. I know I'd consider ending it all but wouldn't I really want to go through with it?
It frustrates me that people would get so upset about this kind of movie. The groups that say this is propaganda pushing euthanasia. Even if it is - don't people have their own minds and question things?? It seems people in the U.S. at least frequently question the government and the entertainment industry. I don't see this kind of thing seriously affecting the suicide rates. Though I would really be interested in watching the statistics before and after the release.
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"Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama
My Karma just ran over your Dogma. 
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