Taken Over #1 from "The Shawshank Redemption"

Rating: 10/10 (20 June 2014)

Prior to seeing this movie (today), the movie that ranked number one for me was "The Shawshank Redemption." Though not a great drop, it has now fallen to #2.
The "Fault in Our Stars" is unquestionably the finest film I've ever seen -- a film that will require a package of facial tissues! The performances given by Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort are absolutely flawless. This is such a believable film, with no pretense. There is no sugar-coating. This film is powerful and, perhaps most importantly, real!
How do I know? My only sibling (my older sister) passed away from cancer 23 years ago at the age of 40, and I recall from then much of what I saw in this fantastic film today. I live my life (at age 59) much of the time with her vision seared into my mind.
Kudos to the entire cast, the director, and everyone associated with this film. You've done society a great favor!