The story of this film is very simple. Two terminally ill young people met in an unknown life course and fell in love with each other. Maybe you would say that this is not a standard Korean romance film, but it is not. Compared with the traditional Korean romance films with terminal illness as the theme, this film does not blindly sensationalize, nor does it blindly show the horror and pain of the disease to the audience. On the contrary, like the optimistic protagonists in this film, they use it when dealing with terminal illnesses. There are a lot of witty and humorous methods, which not only makes the film always have a light tone, but also makes the audience feel the pain better through the strong contrast formed by the front and back every time the protagonist falls ill. The contrast between beauty and pain seems to be more touching.
The title of the film is The Fault in Our Stars, which translates to "Fault in the Stars," but nothing is wrong from start to finish. Although the encounter between Hazel and Augustus ended with the tragedy of Augustus' death, they were both lucky. Isn't it a beautiful thing to meet the right person in their limited lives? Although it was a short time, both parties truly felt happy and made fond memories. When Hazel realized what she had always admired about the author Peter van Houten was not right, neither was her decision to go to Amsterdam with Augustus to meet him, because this journey It fulfilled her wish, enhanced her relationship with Augustus, and more importantly opened Peter Van Houten's heart. Perhaps the most wrongful person in this whole story is God.
This film is indeed very touching, but its touching place is not in love, but in how two young lives are strong and happy in the journey of facing death. Indeed, the love between the two is very pure, simple and beautiful. It is not mixed with any impurities. It is just that two pairs of people are in love with each other, simply in love, perhaps it is better to accompany them. But all this is not enough to impress people. What really impresses people is their optimism and strength. As I said before, the film handles the terminal illness with humor and humor. The three main characters of the film, Hazel, Augustus and his friend Isaac, are all like this, a man who can't breathe freely, One lost a leg, the other lost an eye, and they were in danger of dying at any time, but they didn't lose their confidence in life, they lived happily, they didn't mind their flaws, they didn't mind The opinions of others, they have their own way of life: to live happily for a limited time. All of this is what really moves people, and as the leading actors of this film, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort have done their jobs well.
I've always been impressed by one of the scenes in the film, which is holding a funeral before death. Hold a memorial service for the dying self and listen to the eulogy from friends. A concept that sounds incredible and even scary is given a different meaning in this film. Augustus wants to hold a memorial service before his death. It was more about formally saying goodbye to friends. After Isaac and Hazel read the eulogy, Augustus was able to leave with confidence, because he was afraid that he would never hear his friends again if he left suddenly. farewell. I've always thought this scene was the most moving part of the whole film, and it was also the most brilliant part.
Echoing the tone of the film, the episodes used in the film are mostly light-hearted, and there are not too many soulful songs, perhaps to make the film look smaller and fresher, but I think I still want to express the theme of the film: A beautiful love story. When you watch this film, if you can smile with relief while crying, then I think this is exactly what this film wants to convey to everyone, that is, when facing death, we should not be afraid, and It is that you should cherish everything in life more, and strive to make your limited life wonderful.
Everyone has the right to live, everyone has the right to love, and everyone will face death. The value of life and love cannot be measured by time, there will always be many regrets, and it is these regrets that make all this more valuable. None of this is anyone's fault, and if anyone is to blame, it's God damn it.
When we feel pain, we can learn to cherish it.
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