The Fault In Our Stars (starring Shailene Woodley) June 6, 2014 - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Tony208 · 05-18-2014, 10:17 PM

They have an event for this called Night Before our Stars. Basically a Thursday screening on 6/5 and you get a charm bracelet and poster.

http://www.fandango.com/thenightbefo.../movieoverview

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Synopsis: Get ready for “The Night Before Our Stars,” an unprecedented event where you will be the first to see “The Fault In Our Stars” and be included in the largest ever live simulcast experience with THE FAULT IN OUR STARS' Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort and Nat Wolff, as well as author John Green, director Joshua Boone and producer Wyck Godfrey. Attendees will also receive a beautiful commemorative charm bracelet and an exclusive poster from the film.

wormraper · 05-18-2014, 10:34 PM

*sigh, my wife is basically salivating over this film...

Doctor Jack · 05-18-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

*sigh, my wife is basically salivating over this film...

What's wrong with that? Damn good book.

wormraper · 05-18-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

What's wrong with that? Damn good book.

it just reeks of Pathos to me.

MikeScott · 05-18-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

What's wrong with that? Damn good book.

Yep. It's not like it's Twilight.

jscoggins · 05-18-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

it just reeks of Pathos to me.

Just think about how much your wife will appreciate you watching a movie of her choice.

wormraper · 05-18-2014, 11:11 PM

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Just think about how much your wife will appreciate you watching a movie of her choice.

yup, which is why I'll be going with her. she's kind enough to go to films like "Godzilla" and "Sin City 2" with me so I better damn well be flexible to go with her when she really wants to see a movie

(I prefer NOT sleeping on the couch )

jscoggins · 05-19-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

(I prefer NOT sleeping on the couch )

Doctor Jack · 05-19-2014, 12:53 AM

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yup, which is why I'll be going with her. she's kind enough to go to films like "Godzilla" and "Sin City 2" with me so I better damn well be flexible to go with her when she really wants to see a movie

(I prefer NOT sleeping on the couch )

If the movie is half as good as the book, you will find yourself pleasently surprised.

wormraper · 05-19-2014, 01:44 AM

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If the movie is half as good as the book, you will find yourself pleasently surprised.

that would be a nice surprise.

MikeScott · 05-22-2014, 12:21 AM

There's one review at Rotten Tomatoes so far and it's positive.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_fault_in_our_stars/

Is the embargo on reviews lifted?

Strevlac · 05-22-2014, 12:42 AM

"Life is not a wish granting factory"

For real? Someone actually wrote that? Actually, that sounds like something those 500 Days of Summer numbskulls would love.

I know the label "indie film" can mean a lot of things and not all independent films are crap, but stupid hipster cheese like this gives them all a bad name. Are the opening credits done in that "quirky squiggly animated lines" deal too? That would be perfect.

Adam_ME · 05-22-2014, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Strevlac

"Life is not a wish granting factory"

For real? Someone actually wrote that? Actually, that sounds like something those 500 Days of Summer numbskulls would love.

I'm pretty sure that's in the book. Which I didn't like BTW, and dialogue like that is a big reason why.

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

There's one review at Rotten Tomatoes so far and it's positive.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_fault_in_our_stars/

Is the embargo on reviews lifted?

There was a sneak preview screening last Thursday here in H-Town, so people have definitely seen it.

MikeScott · 05-22-2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Strevlac

"Life is not a wish granting factory"

For real? Someone actually wrote that? Actually, that sounds like something those 500 Days of Summer numbskulls would love.

I know the label "indie film" can mean a lot of things and not all independent films are crap, but stupid hipster cheese like this gives them all a bad name. Are the opening credits done in that "quirky squiggly animated lines" deal too? That would be perfect.

To each their own. (500) Days is amazing.

Strevlac · 05-22-2014, 12:52 AM

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To each their own. (500) Days is amazing.

The twee narcissism of the whole enterprise made me queasy. The whole thing was uncomfortable and embarrassing to watch.

jscoggins · 05-22-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

There's one review at Rotten Tomatoes so far and it's positive.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_fault_in_our_stars/

Is the embargo on reviews lifted?

No.

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Originally Posted by Strevlac

"Life is not a wish granting factory"

For real? Someone actually wrote that? Actually, that sounds like something those 500 Days of Summer numbskulls would love.

I know the label "indie film" can mean a lot of things and not all independent films are crap, but stupid hipster cheese like this gives them all a bad name. Are the opening credits done in that "quirky squiggly animated lines" deal too? That would be perfect.

This movie doesn't try to be as "hip" as (500) Days of Summer, but it tries too hard to have "symbols" and "meaning". The cigarette thing is an annoyance in the book but stops the movie cold.

[Show spoiler]

The Spectacular Now (same writers) is much better than (500) Days of Summer and The Fault in Our Stars.

MikeScott · 05-22-2014, 02:16 AM

Well, I greatly prefer (500) Days of Summer to the good but disappointing Spectacular Now. I was hoping this wouldn't end up underwhelming like the latter, which I'd really been looking forward to. I probably won't have a problem with Fault as I loved the book and the writing was great, IMO. I don't care if people don't really talk like that and the characters are wise beyond their years.

Falaskan · 05-22-2014, 02:19 AM

Ever since I heard the title of this movie I was hoping it would be an expose on the desperate lives of movie stars. I don't care about some "Walk to Remember" remake.

Snicket · 05-22-2014, 02:20 AM

I am trying to get myself to like this but it seems so damn predictable and so tweeny and full of angst.

I would much prefer to see characters who have something real to them, like 500 days (with the last 10 minutes cut off) or Like Crazy.

But things like this and Spectacular Now reek of fluffy bull$hit fantasy. I'm still confused as to why the book became so praised.

jscoggins · 05-22-2014, 02:22 AM

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...the characters are wise beyond their years.

They are?

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Ever since I heard the title of this movie I was hoping it would be an expose on the desperate lives of movie stars. I don't care about some "Walk to Remember" remake.

[Show spoiler]

05-22-2014, 12:42 AM	#72
Strevlac Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:207 Blu-ray reviews: 5	"Life is not a wish granting factory" For real? Someone actually wrote that? Actually, that sounds like something those 500 Days of Summer numbskulls would love. I know the label "indie film" can mean a lot of things and not all independent films are crap, but stupid hipster cheese like this gives them all a bad name. Are the opening credits done in that "quirky squiggly animated lines" deal too? That would be perfect. Last edited by Strevlac; 05-22-2014 at 12:45 AM.

05-18-2014, 10:34 PM	#62
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:969 Blu-ray collection:5300 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:572	*sigh, my wife is basically salivating over this film...

05-22-2014, 12:21 AM	#71
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	There's one review at Rotten Tomatoes so far and it's positive. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_fault_in_our_stars/ Is the embargo on reviews lifted?

05-22-2014, 02:16 AM	#77
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Well, I greatly prefer (500) Days of Summer to the good but disappointing Spectacular Now. I was hoping this wouldn't end up underwhelming like the latter, which I'd really been looking forward to. I probably won't have a problem with Fault as I loved the book and the writing was great, IMO. I don't care if people don't really talk like that and the characters are wise beyond their years.

05-22-2014, 02:19 AM	#78
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Ever since I heard the title of this movie I was hoping it would be an expose on the desperate lives of movie stars. I don't care about some "Walk to Remember" remake.

05-22-2014, 02:20 AM	#79
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:624 Blu-ray collection:1159 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	I am trying to get myself to like this but it seems so damn predictable and so tweeny and full of angst. I would much prefer to see characters who have something real to them, like 500 days (with the last 10 minutes cut off) or Like Crazy. But things like this and Spectacular Now reek of fluffy bull$hit fantasy. I'm still confused as to why the book became so praised.

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