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Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by John Green, The Fault in Our Stars follows young cancer patients Hazel Grace Lancaster Shailene Woodley and Augustus "Gus" Waters Ansel Elgort from their initial meeting at a support group to a romantic, all-expenses-paid trip referred to sarcastically by Hazel as a "cancer perk" to Amsterdam, where they hope to meet their favorite author, Peter Van Houten Willem Dafoe. While neither the trip, their prognoses, nor their visit with Van Houten go exactly as they had imagined, what Hazel's oncologist refers to as a cancer "journey" ends up symbolizing the emotional ups and downs of both adolescence and living with a serious illness. The Fault in Our Stars flirts at times with being just a bit too precious, particularly when it comes to Augustus. While there is nothing wrong with Elgort's performance and much of his dialogue is taken verbatim from the source material, the character's grandiose manner and penchant for metaphors aren't entirely believable for an 18-year-old boy. The same could be said of Hazel's stoic acceptance of the thyroid cancer that will, in all likelihood, be the cause of her death. However, as their relationship grows, it becomes increasingly apparent that Gus' optimism and Hazel's cynicism are different manifestations of the same protective armor. Woodley's portrayal of Hazel brings with it an understated poignancy. She is not an impossibly beautiful saint suffering in glamorous agony; she is a smart young woman who has come to terms with her own mortality as best as she can manage. One of the most unique elements of The Fault in Our Stars is that it occurs in a place of acceptance rather than acute grief. Augustus and Hazel speak readily about their eulogies and their philosophies regarding the existence of an afterlife, but they do so with a palpable layer of detachment that both actors should be proud of harnessing so well. For all of the film's unapologetically sweeping gestures and metaphors, its strength comes from its subtlety and attention to detail. The side effects of cancer are in every shot, whether in the form of an oxygen tank, breathing apparatus, prosthetic limb, chemotherapy bag, or the unrelenting anxiety on the faces of Hazel and Gus' respective families. Hazel's parents, played expertly by Laura Dern and Sam Trammell, are on their own search for meaning when it comes to the tragedy of having a terminally ill child. Since the parents and children don't talk about this topic together, it's clear that Hazel's attendance in a cancer-support group and her doctor's references to the disease as a "journey" are necessary for the adults to stay sane and positive. Similarly, it is the pithiness of Hazel's often harsh perception of reality that gives the film its weight and offers the perfect counterpoint to Gus' verbosity. While the self-admitted "soliloquies" of Augustus Waters bring the wit, Hazel's heartfelt yet pragmatic conclusions bare the movie's soul. Breathing difficulties and the process of dying itself, according to Hazel, simply "suck." This unflinchingly realistic perspective is as constant a presence in the film as the cancer itself, giving the story a tone more bittersweet than saccharine -- and it's this element, surprisingly enough, that makes the tears flow and forces the audience to come to their own conclusions about what constitutes a life lived to its fullest.
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Product Details
Actors: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff
Directors: Josh Boone
Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (DTS 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Dubbed: French, Spanish
Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 2
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: September 16, 2014
Run Time: 126 minutes
Special Features
Closed Caption; Blu-ray Disc; 6 deleted scenes with optional audio commentary; The stars align: Book to screen; Audio commentary by Director Josh Boone & author John Green; Promotional featurettes: The cast, the making of The Fault in Our Stars, the transformation, Literature to life, our little infinity, the music behind our stars; Gallery; DVD; Promotional featurettes: The cast, the making of The Fault in Our Stars, the transformation, literature to life, our little infinity, the music behind our stars; Gallery
Cast & Crew
Shailene Woodley Hazel
Ansel Elgort Gus
Willem Dafoe Van Houten
Nat Wolff Isaac
Laura Dern Frannie
Mike Birbiglia Patrick
Sam Trammell Michael
Emily Peachey Monica
Lotte Verbeek Lidewij
Ana Dela Cruz Dr. Maria
Randy Kovitz Dr. Simmons
Toni Saldana Flight Attendant
David Whalen Gus's Dad
Milica Govich Gus's Mom
Allegra Carpenter Hostess
Emily Bach Monica's Mom
Tim Hartman Minister
Bethany Leo Speaker #1 (Beth)
Alexis Hodges Speaker #2 (Alexis)
Jean Brassard Waiter
Carly Otte Young Girl (Alisa)
Lily Kenna Young Hazel
Silvio Wolf Busch European
Viviana Cardenas Support Group Member (Julie)
Jordan Drexel Speaker #3 (Sid)
PJ Rossotto Speaker #4 (PJ)
Tanner Boatwright Gus' Leg Double
Cheyenne Hurley Coffee Shop Worker
Jennifer Kline Giggling Girl
Carole Weyers Voice Only
Technical Credits
Josh Boone Director
Marty Bowen Producer
Jim Brookshire Sound Editor
Richard E. Chapla Jr. Production Manager
H.H. Cooper Asst. Director
Bob Dodd Special Effects
James M. Emswiller Sound Mixer
Wyck Godfrey Producer
Mary Claire Hannan Costumes/Costume Designer
Molly Hughes Production Designer
Michele Imperato Executive Producer
Jeannee Josefczyk Makeup
Season Kent Musical Direction/Supervision
Isaac Klausner Executive Producer
Mike Mogis Score Composer
Scott Neustadter Screenwriter
Ben Richardson Cinematographer
Amishjim Schulze Special Effects
Robb Sullivan Editor
Leendert Van Nimwegen Makeup
Nate Walcott Score Composer
Michael H. Weber Screenwriter
Gregory A. Weimerskirch Art Director
Scene Index
Disc #1 -- The Fault in Our Stars
1. Scene 1 [2:36]
2. Scene 2 [3:50]
3. Scene 3 [6:35]
4. Scene 4 [2:05]
5. Scene 5 [3:04]
6. Scene 6 [2:53]
7. Scene 7 [3:53]
8. Scene 8 [3:35]
9. Scene 9 [2:55]
10. Scene 10 [5:09]
11. Scene 11 [3:37]
12. Scene 12 [5:29]
13. Scene 13 [6:11]
14. Scene 14 [5:45]
15. Scene 15 [3:13]
16. Scene 16 [2:36]
17. Scene 17 [1:13]
18. Scene 18 [5:26]
19. Scene 19 [6:00]
20. Scene 20 [4:31]
21. Scene 21 [3:38]
22. Scene 22 [5:41]
23. Scene 23 [6:57]
24. Scene 24 [2:27]
25. Scene 25 [5:51]
26. Scene 26 [5:06]
27. Scene 27 [3:43]
28. Scene 28 [5:06]
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Disc #1 -- The Fault in Our Stars
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Audio
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Descriptive Audio 5.1
Español Surround Dolby Digital 2.0
Français Surround Dolby Digital 2.0
Commentary By Josh Boone and John Green
Subtitles
English For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Español
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Extras
Audio Commentary By Josh Boone and John Green
Promotional Featurettes
The Scribe On Set
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The Cast
The Making Of The Fault In Our Stars
The Transformation
Literature To Life
Our Little Infinity
The Music Behind Our Stars
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