The Fault in Our Stars, a 2014 film adaptation of John Green's novel, has been hailed as a 'masterpiece' by fans, who describe it as the 'saddest' movie ever. The coming-of-age romance follows 16-year-old cancer patient Hazel Grace Lancaster, played by Shailene Woodley, who falls in love with Augustus Waters, played by Ansel Elgort, at a support group.
Lead Performances Praised
BlackFilm.com praised the leads, stating they 'are so captivating and genuine in their performances, they manage to make this intensely poignant film very moving, romantic and highly entertaining.' The film is available to stream on Disney+.
On IMDb, one viewer called it a 'masterpiece,' writing: 'This film is a masterpiece because the story is profound and moving. The main characters are awesome and their love story is very interesting... In one word, this film is EXCEPTIONAL.'
Emotional Impact on Viewers
Another fan described it as 'the saddest and at the same time the best movie I've ever seen,' adding: 'The story is unbelievably beautiful. The music is incredibly well chosen! It conveys emotion. It makes us hang on the story and puts us in the character's place.'
On Goodreads, a reader shared: 'I didn't just read this book but I lived in its shadow for a while. And honestly, I'm still trying to find my way back out. We talk about stories being heartbreaking, but Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters not only broke my heart but they also cracked it open and rearranged the pieces.'
Social Media Reactions
On X, formerly Twitter, viewers expressed their emotional reactions. One wrote: 'You know the movie hit you right in the heart, when you are bawling your eyes out and you don't even realise it!' Another commented: 'Some of my top ugly crying is reserved for this movie/book! I remember bawling my eyes out when he said he lit up like a Christmas Tree.' A third added: 'Who knew I had a heart? I'm currently bawling my eyes out watching #TheFaultInOurStars.'
