5 Reasons You Should Absolutely Go See The Fault in Our Stars
Whenever something is surrounded by as much hype as The Fault in Our Stars has been, there appears a whole tribe of people who instantly become too cool for it. Who will boycott it due to it’s immense popularity. I’m still trying to figure out how depriving yourself of something you might really enjoy simply because so many other people enjoyed it makes you cool, but that’s a talk for another day.
Until then, here are five reasons why you should not join the tribe of boycotters and why you should absolutely go see The Fault in Our Stars.
1. To be reminded that you have a pretty dang good life. Sometimes we can get really down and out over things like flat tires or the size of our paycheck. It’s good to put yourself in a place where you’re able to get out of your head and realize that your life with flat tires and small paychecks is actually pretty amazing in the grand scheme of things. 1a. It will also remind you that even if you have problems, life can still be good. Without spoiling anything, I’ll just say that if a cancer-ridden teen can find a way to be happy, so can you.
2. It will make you remember how good love can be. And as you leave the theatre, you will promise yourself that you will settle for nothing less than extraordinary, beautiful, life-changing, eternal love.
3. It’s a real-life story. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard some variation of this in the past year or two: “Why does every movie have vampires or zombies in it? Why can’t there just be normal movies again?” Well, here you go. A movie with humans that are 100% human and no extra-terrestrial creatures. So go see it.
4. It’s really freakin’ beautiful. John Green writes in a way that is almost poetic, and that really flows over into this movie. It’s full of lines so beautiful, you’re going to want to have them tattooed on your body. You probably shouldn’t. But if you do, send me a picture.
5. You’re supporting YA literature. As something chasing the dream of making it as a YA author, I love the idea of supporting other YA authors. And while you may think that this movie doesn’t really need any support because obviously John Green has made it huge as an author, I think it still counts. Sarah Dessen (also a YA author) tweeted on this subject: “A rising tide lifts all boats.” If you want more YA movies–hello, who doesn’t–go see this one!
But please, for the love of everything that is good in this world…READ THE BOOK FIRST.
Are you planning on reading/seeing The Fault in Our Stars?
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this is a great post! i read the book and am not sure i can hold it together in the theater but this film will be watched by me someday. i can guarantee that š
We chose Maleficent this week so we'll probably go see this next week!
Ahhh . . . I can't wait to see this movie!!! #needababysitterASAP
xo,
Christen
ChristenKrumm.com
I can't WAIT to see the movie! I adored the book and read it in one night, and now I'm voraciously reading every single John Green novel I can get my hands on;)
I loved the book and loved the movie and I love this story and I love John Green. In my opinion this is a must-see movie!
I've been on the fence about reading this book and seeing the movie because I don't like to read sad things, but maybe, just mayyyyyybe I'll see it. You are convincing me, btw.
I agree with you on all of these! I read the book ages ago and then saw the movie last Friday. SO many tears but so worth it for the incredible story.
Love this post! You hit the nail on the head.. such a great book and movie!
I'm not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things… like, this book and movie were amazing and J.Green somehow has a way of making me wish I was Hazel, despite the lungs that forget to be lungs and the cancer. Five excellent reasons to see this movie!
Yes yes yes! I agree wholeheartedly! So beautiful, raw and real. I love John Green!
I read the book awhile ago and I am excited to check out the movie! I have heard nothing but good things about it!
I want to see this movie, however I want to read the book first…so i'll probably wait to see it when I can watch from the comfort of my own couch!
I am just about to watch this movie, so this post couldn't have come at a better time! I loved, loved, loooooved the book!
I need to read the book first! I know I am going to cry, so I have been putting it off.
I adored the movie! I have also read the book. I cried through both. So good!
i could so never be the too cool for that type because i hate missing out!! i always love knowing what the hype is all about!! so i still need to read the book and then one day I'll see the movie!
Great post! I haven't read the book yet, but I plan to do that soon and once I do I'll see the movie.
I read the book about a month ago and devoured it in a day! I'm really looking forward to seeing the movie (but will definitely have to remember to take some tissues with me!)
Katie xx
By far, one of my favourite novels of all time. I had to read the book again after I watched the movie. Was a bit disappointed in how fast the film felt, but I still loved it and enjoyed it quite a bit!
Christa
http://blog.christalei.com
Haven't seen this movie yet, but I am hanging to go! Love your points, all spot on š
Totally irks me when people boycott something just because it's popular, because they actually end up really liking whatever they're boycotting. For example, I boycotted Harry Potter for YEARS, but then ended up watching all the movies with my husband this past year and LOVED them. So I've been one of those dummies hahaha but I learned my lesson! š
All of these reasons to see the movie are awesome. The things that happen in this movie are real and happen all the time, so it's probably a good reminder to count your blessings! I can't wait to see it.
I absolutely cannot see this movie ā I read the book, and I just cried and cried. I'm at this point in my life where I like happy endings, and the book didn't have my definition of a happy ending! The story if fantastic and beautifully written, but I just can't do that to myself.
OK: someone please give me the book! haha I'm looking forward to watching the movie on the big screen, ya know instead of waiting 3 months to watch it on my 47-inch non-magical television. All the lines are incredibly spoken as the characters are just truly remarkable in each sense. And hecks yeah movies need to be realistic every once in a while. That's a given! Always thing positively not always realistically someone once said to me!
i've heard great things about the movie. but i agree that i think i want to read the book first!
Man this movie was beautiful just like the book was. And you are so right about it reminds you how good your life is. Made me feel bad for all the times this week I've been down for no reason and it made me want to go home and hug my husband tighter. I do admit there was only about 10 minutes of the movie I wasn't ugly crying.
Read the book in one sitting… it was amazing!! Loved the movie, too!