Fault In Our Stars

Most films are derived from books; John Green’s “Fault In Our Stars” holds no disparity. The film’s initial release was on June 2nd this present year and has managed to win the hearts of every cancer patient that would have given up on ‘living’. The director Josh Boone set the curtains high by finding near-perfect antagonists like the stunning Shaliene Woodley (Hazel Grace) alongside Ansel Elgott (Augustus Waters). The bewildering author has penned this novel in January 2012 which has met with wide critical praises that made his career an unmatched one! Now we get why there was a film created! film2

The film seeks to tell the story of 17 year old Hazel Grace who is diagnosed with cancer. Like every cancer patient that faces hurdles on a daily basis, Hazel’s life is dependent on tagging along an oxygen bag pack. Though she was reluctant to join a social group to build her self-esteem, she laid eyes on Augustus Waters who has lost a leg due to cancer. The film proceeds to hover around the genesis of two idealistic teenagers who initially fell in love despite their health issues with a major twist that dragged the audience into tears.
It embodies the theme of surviving in the midst of embracing love and pain simultaneously and it is far from a ‘fun’ film since it targeted reality. It is evident that the plot is somewhat basic but it was portrayed in such a surreal way by indirectly conveying the message that although life is short for some persons, there is still room for living. The film was quite transparent in its philosophies and in its ethical theories where math and metaphors indirectly lends a hand in depicting the lessons the film wishes to convey to its audience.
Moreover, with making the best of the bestseller (Green) critics noted that Green’s portrayal of his brutal honest notes that strike at regular intervals in the movie, has ideally saved him from being “mawkishly exploitative”. Another commendable factor that led this film to have over 80% ratings from entities, was although the film hovered around cancer related incidents such as Hazel’s few visits to the emergency room and the revelation of Augustus ‘demise due to tumor overshadowing his body, Green managed to let his audience saw beyond those aspects by including overindulging in video games as well as other teen-like activities.
The movie gives the audience a different outlook in life. It managed to hit every emotional point whilst making one appreciate life as well as the people around them. It was heartening as the characters accepted death and how they in actuality dealt with it. It is quite a relatable film where everyone instantly smiles at his/her phone because of a message from a crush and melts inside when you’re praised by him/her. Everyone seems to be a fan of the movie by just its title thus; those of you who haven’t seem beyond the story-line of the movie, I’d like to recommend a re-watch with a box of tissues!
“Pain demands to be felt”-John Green

(By Shivanie sugrim)

 

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