The Fault in Our Stars

Rating: 8/10 (7 July 2020)

The Fault in our Stars, originally written by John Green, was directed by Josh Boone, who has no credentials, and is basically a no name. With that being said, he made a very appealing film, that thankfully missed the cliché moments. This story is very meaningful, backed up with a witty and powerful script, that tugs on the heart strings more than a few times. The story partially narrated by Shailene Woodley added this deep feeling, that helped engage the audience.
The lead characters in Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort (a fellow New York Knick fan) had this great, emotional chemistry, that sold me from the first scene they met. Their character development individually, and together was one of the best I've seen in a romantic movie. Both of their acting was oscar nomination worthy. All of the supportive characters were nothing but plot devices, but everyone was pretty good; We didn't just get some annoying friends or side characters, like usual.
Overall, this movie may have not been as good as the book, but Boone did a damn good job putting it on the big screen.