This adaptation from John Green's book tells the story of a young girl with cancer who is forced to attend a support group where she meets Augustus Walters. Whilst being a tragic romance story, the important message it attempts to get across, particularly to teenagers, is that despite imminent death, we should value life.
It's a film that had me on the edge of tears pretty much throughout although did slightly fail to deliver towards the end. There are significant parts missing from the book, such as the personal life and past relationships of Augustus and not enough screen time of his best friend. Despite this, and considering that it is impossible to fit a book into a film, this adaptation has been one of the best I've seen in a long time. It manages to capture the emotional journey of Hazel whilst touching on the often delicate subject of cancer.
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