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The Fault In Our Stars -- Movie Review #JPMN

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Channel: Movie Night · 2014 · Film & Animation

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• The Fault In Our Stars (2014) -- Dignified portrayal of inspiring romance, 9/10.

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~~ Review Script ~~
This Josh Boone romantic comedy-drama film was released nationwide on June 6, 2014. To the surprise of no one in Nerdfighteria, it quadrupled its $12-million dollar budget on opening weekend. Based on the best-selling book of the same name by, and I can't believe I'm saying this - my friend, and fellow YouTuber, John Green - the PG-13 rated narrative shares the story of two teenage cancer patients who begin a doomed, but beautiful romance after meeting at a support group. The immensely talented and adorable Shailene Woodley continues her rise to prominence with one of the best performances I've seen all year: bringing a true depth and understanding to such a complicated, but up-lifting character, who opens the picture by unapologetically narrating, "This is the truth, sorry." Equally incredible opposite is Ansel Elgort as her charming and handsome love-interest... an impossibly well-spoken gentlemen who sucks on unlit cigarettes to feel more in control of his health and fate. Although the actual dialogue between them feels a bit idealized, their relationship is a fundamentally sincere one, filled with all the authentic and awkward moments that embody adolescence. Contributing smaller roles, Laura Dern, Mike Birbiglia, Nat Wolff, and Willem Dafoe are integral to the plot with their excellent performances. Examining the cruel realities of life and death, the 125-minute narrative stays decently paced, and unpredictable until the last moments, especially if you're not familiar with the source material. Although its tragic story will undoubtedly elicit tears from most of the audience, the quirky script remains hopeful and light with the occasional well-placed joke or smile. A particularly amusing scene has Wolff egging the car of an ex-girlfriend, who dumped him for losing his eyesight to cancer. It's this playful, immature response to serious situations that help alleviate the strong emotions of this picture that loom under ever scene. The earnest and realistic relationship that plays out center stage is a sad and moving one, but never depressing or painful. This delicate mood is underlined by a minimal original score, and some indie folk music from an array of performers, including Ed Sheeran, Birdy, and Ray LaMontagne. The slow and conventional cinematography carefully frames the actors and their environments, like a close-up of dinner leftovers, subtly illustrating the personalities of Woodley and Elgort. Conveying a wonderful message about resilience and love conquering all, but accomplishing this without ever feeling too preachy or corny, this is a very enjoyable experience I wouldn't mind seeing again. "The Fault In Our Stars", "Dignified portrayal of inspiring romance." 
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