The Fault in Ours Stars (Review)

The Fault iIn Our Stars (film)

"I will not tell you our love story, because—like all real love stories—it will die with us, as it should."

The novel The Fault In Ours Stars by John Green had touched a lot of people: may it be teenagers, or adults. When it was announced that the novel would be made into a screenplay, most people, especially those who have read the novel, waited in bated breath to see how well the novel would be adapted.

The Fault In Our Stars (TFIOS) is story of star-crossed lovers in a modern setting. This is about Gus and Hazel who both have cancer, and despite the possibility of being separated by death anytime, they chose to be together and made the most out of their little infinity. It not only told us about love, but also showed us the meaning of life, death, friendships, support and the realities of terminal cancer.

In the movie, Hazel Grace Lancaster tried her best to live like a normal teenager but it is rather difficult to do that when you have to bring an oxygen tank wherever you go. And there comes Augustus Waters, a guy who is different yet also similar to her, whom she has met in a cancer support group. Unlike typical teenage love stories, which involve a lot of excitement, exhilaration, and promises of forever, Hazel and Gus’ story is a sad, beautiful tragic.

What I liked most about the movie are the metaphors and symbolisms used. One of the most famous symbolisms in the story is of Augustus who often has an unlit cigarette in his mouth to signify his control over something that could kill him. This thought gives him strength in times of uncertainty. Another is of Hazel comparing herself to a grenade that can go off anytime and destroy those who are close to her.

The film taught me a lot of things in life like how everyone you meet is fighting their own battle. It may not be as tough as fighting a cancer, but everyone has their own struggles. Another lesson is that your illness does not define you. As someone who is lucky to...