Romance,Drama
United States of America
The Fault in Our Stars is a romantic drama film, released in 2014, based on John Green's best-selling novel of the same name. The movie is directed by Josh Boone and features Shailene Woodley as Hazel Grace Lancaster and Ansel Elgort as Augustus Waters. The story follows Hazel, a 16-year-old cancer patient, as she falls in love with Augustus, a member of her support group, and they embark on a journey of self-discovery.
At the support group, Hazel is initially skeptical of Augustus. However, they quickly bond over their shared love of books, particularly An Imperial Affliction by fictionalized author Peter Van Houten, which Hazel has been reading for years. Augustus surprises Hazel by tracking down Van Houten's assistant, who reveals that Van Houten resides in Amsterdam. The two decide to save up and travel to Amsterdam to meet Van Houten, hoping he will provide them with closure to the book.
In Amsterdam, Augustus confesses his love for Hazel, and the two spend a magical evening together before discovering that Van Houten, who is a recluse and an alcoholic, has no answers for them. Hazel becomes devastated upon learning that Augustus' cancer has returned and has progressed to a life-threatening stage. Augustus eventually passes away, but not before leaving Hazel a letter expressing his love and gratitude for their time together. In the end, Hazel is seen reading Augustus' eulogy, realizing that their love story has been monumental and eternal.
The Fault in Our Stars is widely regarded as a heart-wrenching film that explores the theme of love in the face of life-threatening illnesses. It received critical acclaim, particularly for the performances of Woodley and Elgort. The film grossed over $300 million worldwide and became a commercial and cultural phenomenon.
