CineSketches_The Fault In Our Stars (2014)

Rating: 9/10 (16 November 2014)

Size and Scale: Fits All! A romantic flick with an unusual drama. Definitely makes you start loving yourself and the near and dear ones more, after understanding what can be the extreme situations in life. Not exactly 10 on 10 but a lot closer to that. Must watch!
CineScope: Well it could have been an usual story of teenage love between Haze (Hazel) and Gus (Augustine) who are studying , falling in love with each other and with situations creating some drama. What if the situations are way too drastic than one can imagine? So unfortunately both of them are cancer patients, at later stages of the disease and knowing that they are not going make it longer. The 2+ hour movie traverses through the graphs of emotional lows and occasional highs in their lives, or probably the efforts made by them, their parents and friends to create those highs, moves us inside out. It is also about the very sensitive element of parenting the kids with such diseases and dealing with very delicate mindset of such kids. It's also about the caring, the enthusiasm, and the determination to realize self and others dreams during the curtailed span of life.
BFB (Bang For the Buck): A very apt title. Both the leads were played by very young actors Shailene Woodley (Haze) and Ansel Elgort (Gus). While Shailene has potential to become the next Jodi Foster or Sandra Bullock, Ansel definitely is the next Leonardo DiCaprio. Even after knowing the movie consists of some traumatic situations, you'd watch it for their outstanding performances, and for occasional lighter and humorous moments, for their funny friend Isaac (played by Nat Wolf) and a cameo by none other than William Dafoe. It takes time to understand the importance of William Dafoe's shabby, drunkard, and annoying character.
My High!
1. Scene depicting the 3 ailing friends at Gus's pre-funeral knowing his last days are nearing. And then they speak his eulogies. Very unusual situation and very touching.
2. In the end when Haze first refuses to take / read the piece of paper which she receives at Gus's funeral, and then after reading the crumpled paper the emotions unfold for Haze as well as for us, makes us take a bow at the writing prowess.
And the Award goes to./ ScreenEsha Speaks 1. Both Shailene and Ansel have already received multiple awards at junior / certain levels. They may even be considered for the Golden Globe / Academy awards. 2. John Green's novel (by the same name) would be in the race at Oscars for best story. 3. Josh Boone the Director may have his share at least for his nomination.
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