Two teens, both who have different cancer conditions, fall in love after meeting at a cancer support group (www.imdb.com).
Director: Josh Boone (Stuck in Love)
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe
Cancer is a wobbly subject. A complete taboo. Western cinemas have covered very little, maybe because it's an illness we like to brush under the carpet. The Fault in Our Stars guides us on a young couple's journey of illness, romance and perseverance. The story is the toughest there is to watch. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort put in some brave, compelling performances, ones that are warming and emotional. TFiOS covers how it effects others as well. It's first half is sweet and endearing. The second is nothing short of sad. Expect tears to flow by the end.
3.5/5
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