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TheStoebZJun 21, 2014

Fantastic movie, and I was hesitant to go see it. My fiancee asked me to watch it with her and I came along to watch it (tonight). It starts a bit slow but I like the pacing and it avoids being too cliche in all points. I very much enjoyedFantastic movie, and I was hesitant to go see it. My fiancee asked me to watch it with her and I came along to watch it (tonight). It starts a bit slow but I like the pacing and it avoids being too cliche in all points. I very much enjoyed the message the movie sent and how it was portrayed.

Can't say much without spoiling it, but definitely the best ending I love to hate in 2014.… Expand

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AcePilot24Jun 21, 2014

Well i was kinda more expecting for this movie but unfortunately has some negative things but the movie is not terrible is just average well here i explain why. This movie doesn't feel any emotional for any of the characters as well butWell i was kinda more expecting for this movie but unfortunately has some negative things but the movie is not terrible is just average well here i explain why. This movie doesn't feel any emotional for any of the characters as well but one of the good things of this movie is the fact that the relationship here works but i didn't care of any of the characters . The story is cliche and the ending as well the girl who loves the guy dies as always which is completely annoying so the movie is not sad at all they told me that the movie is extremely sensitive but that ain't affect me not even a bit but sorry for the fans but my score is average… Expand

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woodensenpaiJun 18, 2014

This movie is total garbage. Yet another show of how our society's movies are completely rated on how close to Twilight they are. Why is it that good movies are given low scores while **** movies are overrated and praised by only a fewThis movie is total garbage. Yet another show of how our society's movies are completely rated on how close to Twilight they are. Why is it that good movies are given low scores while **** movies are overrated and praised by only a few people. This is another overrated piece of trash that will not be remembered past 2014.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaJun 15, 2014

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS is refreshingly contemporary with a really open and honest, head on depiction of death. It's not a weepy in the classic sense because I never felt that they were trying to make me cry. The direction and the two mainTHE FAULT IN OUR STARS is refreshingly contemporary with a really open and honest, head on depiction of death. It's not a weepy in the classic sense because I never felt that they were trying to make me cry. The direction and the two main performances really shy away from simply treacly excess. The film is way too long by about 25 minutes but the director and two stars deserve huge kudos for keeping it real. Shailne Woodley is adorable, wonderful and honest. Equally, Ansel Elgort is a really interesting choice for the male lead. He's not pretty by today's standards and a bit of an awkward lug. Not at all what you expect from an actor in this role. I was impressed.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonJun 15, 2014

The Fault In Our Stars is another movie based off of a best selling young adult book like the Hunger Games and Divergent etc. But something separates this film from the others- it's not a action, pulse pounding thriller like the others, andThe Fault In Our Stars is another movie based off of a best selling young adult book like the Hunger Games and Divergent etc. But something separates this film from the others- it's not a action, pulse pounding thriller like the others, and if I were to recall- no serious, humorous films that have been based on a YA book ever came out. Well, director Josh Boone is taking on the project of The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. Now, clearly this is a movie made for teens and as I watched, the whole theatre was booked full of 12 or 17 yr old girls. But this film is rich, gleeful and sad, which makes it one of the best film by far of this great year. I haven't seen a movie like this ever before! There were many choices for Hazel but Divergent star Shaliane Woodley qualifies and she gives a real oscar worthy performance. Augustus and Hazel were great characters and nicely balanced throughout the film. It's a must watch. Full on 10/10.… Expand

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GreatMartinJun 13, 2014

At a point, when watching “The Fault In Our Stars”, you forget you are watching actors and just know that Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgott are Hazel Grace and Augustus (Gus) Waters, teenagers who are falling in love, Hazel Grace reluctantlyAt a point, when watching “The Fault In Our Stars”, you forget you are watching actors and just know that Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgott are Hazel Grace and Augustus (Gus) Waters, teenagers who are falling in love, Hazel Grace reluctantly and Augustus all gung ho. That both have cancer, hers in the metastatic stage and his in remission, is handled lightly though it is a major theme as to what happens. Watching Gus and Hazel Grace fall in love just brings smiles to your face as she fights it and knows it is inevitable.

As her parents Laura Dern and Sam Trammell are supportive, caring and, knowing they have a strong daughter, don’t baby her. Gus’s best friend Isaac, played by Nat Wolff, who also has cancer, brings black humor that relieves a few heavy moments.

About midway in the movie the production moves to Amsterdam and it will certainly bring many more tourists as they want to follow where Gus and Hazel Grace have a romantic dinner or cruise along the canals the lovers travel plus visit the Anne Frank house and memorial, not to mention the hotel---oh, oh that would be a spoiler!!!

The only part of the film where the director, Josh Boone, and screenplay writers, Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber based on the book by John Green, go astray is when it comes to the story line, acted by William DaFoe as an author and Lotte Verbeek as his assistant, which also adds a false note to the ending.

I had expected a tear jerker---come on--teens with cancer--from beginning to end but Woodley and Elgort don’t let you dwell on that with Elgort’s exuberance for life and Woodley as natural an actress that puts her up there with Jennifer Lawrence.

There was a twist near the end that surprised me but we get to meet another couple of real parents in David Whalen and Milica Govich.

“The Fault In Our Stars” is a beautiful love story that will bring tears to your eyes but not the depression you would expect in a story about teens with cancer.… Expand

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JosMi1Jun 13, 2014

Una película muy bien lograda. Las actuaciones de Shailene y Ansel fueron muy buenas. Aunque debo decir que vi por ahí algunos clichés de las películas romanticas juveniles.

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TVJerryJun 13, 2014

Shailene Woodley plays a young woman who has been ravaged by cancer since she was 13. She meets Ansel Elgort in a support group and they proceed to fall in love. The witty, sometimes overwritten, dialogue is part of the film's charm, but theShailene Woodley plays a young woman who has been ravaged by cancer since she was 13. She meets Ansel Elgort in a support group and they proceed to fall in love. The witty, sometimes overwritten, dialogue is part of the film's charm, but the bulk of the appeal comes from the tall, baby-faced Elgort, who's cute, charismatic and charming. Woodley is OK, but looks too old for her role. While I'm sure fans of the book (which I haven't read) will be thrilled and touched, the story continues too long after it felt finished and mires itself in misery. Still, it may be worth it to see Elgort in a career-making performance.… Expand

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VinceMJun 11, 2014

This movie was a very pleasant surprise and I have not read the book. Yes, I expected a tragic love story but the sarcastic playful humor on the part of Hazel Grace and her lover, Augustus, was captivating. Near the tragic end (it becameThis movie was a very pleasant surprise and I have not read the book. Yes, I expected a tragic love story but the sarcastic playful humor on the part of Hazel Grace and her lover, Augustus, was captivating. Near the tragic end (it became quite obvious somebody was going to die - the only question was who was first) others around me were crying out loud. I was moved but not to tears because the chemistry seemed so natural between them and the script flowed so well. This film was more than touching and insightful - it gave me a sense of hope that life's suffering and tragedies can have great meaning.… Expand

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silasbodnickJun 11, 2014

Shaylene Woodley has really come into her own. She's a powerhouse and she and Jennifer Lawrence will be battling for the best roles for young actresses of the next 10 years or so I would predict. I think the moviemakers handled a very toughShaylene Woodley has really come into her own. She's a powerhouse and she and Jennifer Lawrence will be battling for the best roles for young actresses of the next 10 years or so I would predict. I think the moviemakers handled a very tough subject with maturity and class. What I see it twice? Maybe but it's absolutely worth seeing once.… Expand

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AwesomeReviewerJun 10, 2014

"The Fault In Our Stars" is an incredible ride of emotion from start to finish. It’s a touching love story that really pulls on the heartstrings and manages to make prolific statements on life and what we as humans should do with such an"The Fault In Our Stars" is an incredible ride of emotion from start to finish. It’s a touching love story that really pulls on the heartstrings and manages to make prolific statements on life and what we as humans should do with such an amazing gift. That we are not bound by the life we are given and we can do whatever we want so as long as we don’t let our circumstances bind us.

I am really impressed by this films script and how thought provoking and heartfelt it is. The relationship and the genuine emotions are so well written that not for a second I don’t believe what they are saying or feeling towards one another. I also enjoy how it doesn’t take a strong sentimental or sappy approach on the subject matter, as these characters are really sick and it could have come off as trying way too hard or manipulative. The script instead focuses on celebrating life as apposed to the darker side of death.

The director, Josh Boone, does a good job with handling everything that is going on and directs the cast well, as they are the strongest parts of the film. I really enjoy some of the stylistic approaches in the film, such as how they show the text messages. One small fault in his directing is that the film gets a bit conventional near the end and it manages to lose some of its magic. The soundtrack is well used and really drives the movie home. It’s filled with upbeat and fun songs that really makes the film feel like a celebration of life.

The cast is top class and they truly give some wonderful performances. Shailene Woodley gives a magical performance that conveys genuine happiness and heartbreaking sadness. She easily portrays so many emotions realistically and convincingly. Ansel Elgort plays Woodley’s love interest and if not done by such a good actor, he could have come off as annoying and in your face. His character is a bit loud and egotistic, but he is a nice guy and really loves everyone, who he encounters. Woodley’s and Elgort’s onscreen chemistry is incredibly good. I really bought their relationship and felt every pain that they felt. The actors are a true highlight of the film.

Overall, “The Fault In Our Stars” is a really good movie that is a fresh of breath air in this summer blockbuster season filled with high octane action and ridiculous special effect. It’s a emotional ride that does not force it’s message or manipulates its audience. It is a genuine movie that shows a brighter side of life and death. While the film does get conventional in it’s third act, it still ends on a high note. I give it an incredibly high 4/5… Expand

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piklerJun 10, 2014

An emotional film that while not as powerful as the book it was adapted from left me with a greater appreciation for love and life. Don't see The Fault In Our Stars if you want to see something lighthearted.

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analogkid280Jun 9, 2014

Underage drinking, statutory rape, vandalism are all things we want our teenagers to partake in. Even the adult that witnesses her own car being vandalized is just like "okay whatever" and goes back inside. With that being said, most of theUnderage drinking, statutory rape, vandalism are all things we want our teenagers to partake in. Even the adult that witnesses her own car being vandalized is just like "okay whatever" and goes back inside. With that being said, most of the adults in this movie are pushovers giving into anything the kids want or say. That's while the kids show advanced articulation and deeper thoughts. What parent lets even a healthy kid take a trip like that, especially after seeing "Taken" a few years ago. This film is also plagued with semantics that are just mistakes, like the family leaving for a vacation and forgetting the close the front door to the house, or them climbing a ladder making a big deal for her making it but saying nothing about the 1 legged boyfriend. I guess nobody cared about him anyways. Just take your girlfriend to see this one so she can have a good cry like Tom Cruise did this weekend when he saw the box office charts.… Expand

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joyalJun 9, 2014

A Sick LOVE story - one of Touching love story i saw in recent years- beautifully acted by Shailene- she made me cry . Very talented actress leading actor also done good performance- good direction,excellent story, best romantic film sinceA Sick LOVE story - one of Touching love story i saw in recent years- beautifully acted by Shailene- she made me cry . Very talented actress leading actor also done good performance- good direction,excellent story, best romantic film since my favorite A Walk To Remember - go see this Movie !… Expand

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RamyoJun 9, 2014

Another installation of a film adaption of a macabre writing genre more commonly known as sick lit. Aimed specifically to appeal to the Twilight crowd, this movie does not do the book justice. Too many omitted scenes mar the characterAnother installation of a film adaption of a macabre writing genre more commonly known as sick lit. Aimed specifically to appeal to the Twilight crowd, this movie does not do the book justice. Too many omitted scenes mar the character development of people who become defined by nothing more than their illness. The numerous clichés (eg they both grab something at the same time because they're so in sync). The movie purposes removes the grittiness that grounded the book in reality to create an almost fairy tale like story with a dash of cancer thrown in for tear jerking. Woodley seems to be this generation's Kristen Stewart and has the lack of emotion to match.

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AckerbusJun 9, 2014

One of the most faithful book adaptations I've ever seen, keeping the movie as great as the book. Alot of the dialogue is even directly from the book. Movie of the year. DFTBA

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PrestonISJun 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All emotions aside, this movie was worth the watch, but solely for entertainment and tear-jerking purposes. This movie does not deserve a perfect 10 (it's no 12 Years a Slave or Pulp Fiction), but it does deserve some credibility where it earned it— the cinematography and the acting, most notably. Both leads did a wonderful job selling their characters. Unfortunately, however (and this may just be a critique of the book rather than the movie), the plot was somewhat flawed. For one, the movie (unlike the book) didn't explain why the father wasn't more of a prominent figure, whereas the mother was heavily involved. That's a simple flaw, and not one worth giving a lower score for. What does alter my score, however, are the multiple plot cliches found throughout the movie, as well as film cliches. There was, of course!, the typical 'grab something at the same time and touch our hands "accidentally" ' cliche. What I do commemorate is the slight plot twist: (DON'T READ THIS SENTENCE IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE OR READ THE BOOK) most people would probably assume that Hazel would die, rather than Gus. So that was a nice gut-buster. Overall, apart from the cliches and ultimate goal of causing the audience to flood the theater in their own tears, the movie was entertaining and inspiring (as well as the book, obviously). It reminds me of Perks of Being a Wallflower, but not quite as good. It was an interesting take on a 21st century coming-of-age film (which is how I understood it to be, but with a touch of cancer). As a film, this movie deserves between a 5.5-6.5; as modern entertainment, this movie deserves an 8-9. Recommended but not praised.… Expand

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ixhuxhuyouJun 8, 2014

I gave a seven bc the book is much better than the movie. But seriously, this is one of the saddest-but-still-good movie I've ever watched. And I also love the castings. :)

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Tonster911Jun 8, 2014

really good movie. had a good story and good character development. I actually became attached to the main characters. Ignore the bad reviews they most likely are trying to get people to not watch the movie just for the heck of it.

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busbfranJun 7, 2014

A truly sad movie, which has a Stella cast, script and chemistry. The story, humor and direction is AAA. One of the saddest movies in recent years. which can stand in the light with "My Sister Keeper". The Fault in Our Stars is a veryA truly sad movie, which has a Stella cast, script and chemistry. The story, humor and direction is AAA. One of the saddest movies in recent years. which can stand in the light with "My Sister Keeper". The Fault in Our Stars is a very satisfying movie, that will bring you to tears. I highly recommend this movie to everyone! Cant wait for the DVD.… Expand

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abramblitzJun 7, 2014

I walked into the theater not really knowing what the movie was about. Within the first 10 or so minutes a basically knew how it was going to end. It has the worst dialogue imaginable full of stupid metaphors and whiny arguments. Keep the theI walked into the theater not really knowing what the movie was about. Within the first 10 or so minutes a basically knew how it was going to end. It has the worst dialogue imaginable full of stupid metaphors and whiny arguments. Keep the the money you would spend watching this movies and see something that's not an overrated pile of garbage.… Expand

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jiffer2387Jun 7, 2014

Overall, a good movie. It stayed true to the parts of the book that were shown... but I felt like the parts of the book that were left out hollowed the story some. Most of the messy details after the Amsterdam trip were cut as was the ex,Overall, a good movie. It stayed true to the parts of the book that were shown... but I felt like the parts of the book that were left out hollowed the story some. Most of the messy details after the Amsterdam trip were cut as was the ex, which I felt lent truth to the story.… Expand

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Sassypants25Jun 7, 2014

Far from a perfect film, this movie succeeds on every level that counts. A fantastic adaptation of a beautiful book by John Green that is skillfully directed by Josh Boone. Never maudlin, and delicately handled drama, "Fault" makes youFar from a perfect film, this movie succeeds on every level that counts. A fantastic adaptation of a beautiful book by John Green that is skillfully directed by Josh Boone. Never maudlin, and delicately handled drama, "Fault" makes you appreciate life, love, and the simple moments that make up our life. Shailene Woodley is amazing in this film. She inhabits this character so fully that it is hard to not emotionally invest in her from the get go. She isn't afraid to expose her emotions and let the story unfold. Ansel Elgort is also a brilliant star shining in the "Fault" universe. He understands this beloved character and creates a nuanced, later raw performance that is not only impressive, but awe inspiring. A brave actor and truly talented man. The scene on the bench in Amsterdam between the two actors should be studied in master classes for actors. The rest of the cast also meld into their respective characters wonderfully and round out this phenomenal story. A gifted soundtrack that not only adds to the film, it draws the audience in. This kind of film is important to make. It truly affirms that love isn't perfect and neither is life, you do not get a say in your circumstances, but you can control your reaction and the effect they have on it. Life is messy and emotional and "Fault" never takes advantage of the audience. This isn't a tearjerker, this is an emotion evoker. Boone brings this beloved story to life and with our hearts and minds.… Expand

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SimpleMethodJun 6, 2014

My friend and I went to go see the Thursday night premiere of this the other day. Both of us have read the book and we both really enjoyed the movie. There were portions-like Augustus' ex girlfriend that were completely cut and should notMy friend and I went to go see the Thursday night premiere of this the other day. Both of us have read the book and we both really enjoyed the movie. There were portions-like Augustus' ex girlfriend that were completely cut and should not have been, and this is more of a tear-up than burst our crying movie. I was certainly less emotional during the movie than I was reading the book. Nonetheless, it's a faithful, engaging adaptation.… Expand

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NicholasandrewJun 6, 2014

Amazing. Perfect. Good history, actors, directors, editors. And the John Green's participation was essential for the movie. I'd watch for 1000 times. And I could watch here in Brazil, before the people in the USA.

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NightReviewsJun 6, 2014

I have never been surrounded by so many teenage girls before until I sat down to watch this film. During an early screening of the alluring teenage film adaptation of John Green’s novel The Fault In Our Stars, I was surely the minority of theI have never been surrounded by so many teenage girls before until I sat down to watch this film. During an early screening of the alluring teenage film adaptation of John Green’s novel The Fault In Our Stars, I was surely the minority of the sexes. To be honest, I don’t think I knew exactly how outnumbered I was until the film’s tragic scenes unfolded, delivering a current of waterworks and overwhelmingly loud wails of screaming, crying and sniffling, predominantly from female audience members. This early screening of the film was jam-packed, and had me sitting only a row away from the massive screen. If Josh Boone’s film adaptation of The Fault In Our Stars taught me anything, it’s to never underestimate the power of teenage girls and their ability to pack theaters and show their support for films and books they love.

The Fault In Our Stars is guilty of possessing a number of faults, but its biggest sin lies in its persistence to aspire to be greater than it actually is. It succeeds when it exposes us to the tragic relationship between its protagonists and the loved ones around them, and fails when it aspires to find new territory of plot and redemption for characters that are already born with unlimited amounts of pathos.

Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) is as much a teenage girl as any other living in the United States. Her love of reality television, reading and curiosity of the taboo is just as strong as other girls within America. The only difference: Hazel Grace has terminal cancer. The Fault In Our Stars should be a film about cancer and how it effects the people surrounded by it (think 50/50), but it becomes overwhelming with its fascination to overly glamorize the telling of a tainted love story, therefore becoming a love story about people with cancer (think A Walk To Remember).

From the beginning, love, life and happiness are overshadowed by impending doom, and that is perhaps the problem with the film. No matter how much you fall in love with Hazel Grace or Augustus Waters (Ansel Elgort), their fates are sealed. Green’s novel may have been about telling a heart-breaking love story between young teens, but much like Hazel’s fascination with her favourite book and the open endedness of a certain literary character, Hazel’s happiness is less about coming to terms with death, and more about the continuation of the life of her loved ones. The interactions with the people who will survive and live well beyond Hazel’s existence are never given their due diligence on-screen, especially her mother (played delicately by Laura Dern), always being pushed aside by the love story that will ultimately end in unhappiness and tears.

There is sure to be a reason why Green’s novel has becomes such a pop culture sensation. The film is said to be a somewhat loyal adaptation, brimming with very clever metaphors of life and death through dialogue and foreshadowing. It does a masterful job of **** the most average looking parks, backyards and parking lots, and makes great use of its supporting actors. Sadly, the two actors that have the most screen time are the two weakest components of the film. Woodley, who is slowly following in the footsteps of Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence, seems to play Hazel Grace less, and herself more. With the exception of her chopping off her hair and having an oxygen tank follow her around everywhere she goes, Woodley only taps the surface of her character Hazel Grace, barely gracing audiences with the brilliance radiating with the promise of such a philosophically pessimistic character.

Elgort, who comes off as a character who is easy to fall in love with, shows much of his charm and promise as a young actor. Elgort as Waters shimmers with potential, delivering a performance of a person who may be a little too cherry and perfect, given sad circumstances.

Green had said to gain the inspiration of the novel by working as a student chaplain at a children’s hospital. Drawn to the exuberant life of its terminally ill patients, Green is quoted as saying he wanted to write a book about people who were constantly being dehumanized, while showcasing the abundance of humanity in people with a terminal illness. The film does an excellent job of making audiences believe that love is what keeps Hazel and Augustus alive. Love becomes the answer, but only for so long before the inevitability of death at the end of a terminal illness takes hold. There is a point where love exists, and people fade in the film, and although the relationships that held strong are bonded by love, hope of an improbably oblivion becomes the films main concern.

The Fault In Our Stars can be self-assured as being a quality film made for an audience that would be content with half-assed filmmaking. The production quality and storytelling is top-notch, even if its is constantly emotionally manipulating.… Expand

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MakarthekorokJun 6, 2014

I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. No, I have not read the book. I plan to get around to doing that eventually. I was expecting a lot of cliches and a lot of cheesy, overwrought emotionalism. Yes, there was some of that, but it didn'tI was pleasantly surprised by this movie. No, I have not read the book. I plan to get around to doing that eventually. I was expecting a lot of cliches and a lot of cheesy, overwrought emotionalism. Yes, there was some of that, but it didn't end up bothering me in the way I expected it to. Yes, this movie is very sad, but I think everyone will know this going into it, regardless of whether or not they have read the book. It is, after all, a love story about 2 individuals with cancer that starts by explaining that love stories aren't the way you see them in the books. There are a couple of amusing ironies like this throughout, because, of course, this is a book, or movie, so, by definition, this is how love is portrayed in the books and movies. Later in the movie, a character named Gus wishes to be remembered, and worries he will not be, and Hazel remarks that like all the best love stories, it will die with the two of them. Of course, this is false, because their love story is enshrined in a wildly popular novel and now a movie.
Anyways, this movie likes to tow the line between cheesy cliches and genuinely heartbreaking emotion. It does a great job. There will be the occasional line that makes you cringe a tiny bit because you feel like you've heard it in hundreds of love stories before, and it's not getting any more original. But then there will be a line or two that pleasantly surprises you with its originality. Similarly, there are a lot of subplots that end exactly the way you would expect them to, but there are several that don't. For instance, the subplot regarding the favorite author of Hazel ends differently than I had expected, and this pleased me, and a certain eulogy a certain character reads also takes a different turn than I had expected. And despite this being primarily a teenage love story, I found Hazel's interactions with her parents to be some of the most powerful scenes in the movie. Between some of the doomed love story cliches, moments like this keep popping up and surprising the viewer, and, by the end of the movie, I was left feeling that the movie's originality, for the most part, overshadowed its cliches. You might leave the theater feeling a little bit miserable inside, but, for me, that's okay, because the emotional rollercoaster was worth it, and we all knew somebody was going to die in a movie about a romance between two teens with severe Cancer, one of whom is depressed and the other of whom is obsessed with defying Cancer through cheesy symbolism involving cigarettes. Also, a certain blind character provides comedic relief in an otherwise intense movie. So, yeah. It was good. Not the best movie I've ever seen. Not even close. Probably not in the top five or maybe even ten movies of the year, but it was good, and it was worth my time.… Expand

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lkalibaJun 6, 2014

A wise, funny, and heartbreaking film adaptation that is strengthen by its lead performances and well-written screenplay. "The Fault In Our Stars" will definitely please fans of the books and moviegoers alike.

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DylanForksJun 6, 2014

I know that the book and movie differed. Which is usual, but in this movie there were unnecessary changes.
It didn't have a different story they just focused deeper on different topics like 40/60 then 60/40. It was definitely a tear guzzler.I know that the book and movie differed. Which is usual, but in this movie there were unnecessary changes.
It didn't have a different story they just focused deeper on different topics like 40/60 then 60/40. It was definitely a tear guzzler. It was a great movie to see then have an existential crisis. With well developed goofy characters and a story that makes the viewer think about the meaning of things I recommend it to everyone who doesn't only like a specific genre movie. P.S. Notice the subliminal symbolic things… Expand

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