Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a patient named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.
While it may not conform to one's real-life expectations it certainly hews tightly to teen-flick conventions.
– Geoff Pevere,
Globe and Mail,
18 Jul 2014
fresh:
Led by the unforgettable work from a young actress who's among the best of her generation, "The Fault in Our Stars" is a lovely work.
– Richard Roeper,
Richard Roeper.com,
6 Jan 2015
fresh:
"The Fault in Our Stars" may not show the true messiness of cancer, but it does grapple with death and the ability to survive great loss. Maybe that's enough truth for one movie.
– Diane Garrett,
TheWrap,
6 Jan 2015
fresh:
Far from the shameless emotional pummeling it might have been, this adaptation of John Green's cherished YA cancer drama finds a conduit to earned, understated tears -- a tricky accomplishment given the material.
– Joshua Rothkopf,
Time Out,
6 Jan 2015
fresh:
The film has enough charm and humor to keep it appealing to a wide audience, and dumbing things down doesn't feel particularly smart or canny, and proves to be a minor distraction to an otherwise majorly entertaining feature.