I had never read the book nor knew much about the movie before watching, but I just knew whom was going to die about 15 minutes in, and that is the fault with this film.

Hazel is a girl fighting cancer and goes to a support group. There she meets Gus, a very upbeat boy just 1 year older than her whom tells the group he's been cancer free over a year. Gus starts up conversation with Hazel and the next thing you knew they are calling each other and spending time together. A lot of their discussions center around Hazel's favorite book and what happened to the characters in the end. Hazel begins to let her guard down and realize she should enjoy her life till it's over.

Gus uses his "special" wish to take Hazel to Amsterdam to meet the author of her favorite book, but everything ends in disappointment. And at this time you already have guessed what is coming.

FINAL VERDICT: It was an OK drama, but movies that try to feed on tragedy so people think they are good are not my favorite. But if you like to cry, definitely check out this movie.