I get that this movie gets high ratings, I really do. The acting is good, some of the cinematography is really nice and the music is beautiful as well. The problem with this movie is the message. I was constantly waiting for the protagonist to get told what an egotistical asshole he is, but: it doesn't happen. At the end he has this monologue about how he didn't want to get hurt and thought "living in the moment" means he never has to grow up, woopdiedoo.
Also, people didn't get that the popular protagonist wanted to date Aimee(Shailene Woodley)? She is an incredibly beautiful girl, not really convincing as an intelligent nerdy virgin outcast who reads books I'd say. And yes, that's one of the stereotypes in this film.
A movie about a destructive teen with a destructive relationship who drinks and drives, thinks he is the coolest guy ever and would cheat if he had the opportunity. Saying you are afraid of failure, getting hurt and hurting people and pretty much emotion in general doesn't justify ANY of this actions in this movie. This guy should have been morally put in place by the author, but it didn't happen. Much potential, terrible execution.
Also, people didn't get that the popular protagonist wanted to date Aimee(Shailene Woodley)? She is an incredibly beautiful girl, not really convincing as an intelligent nerdy virgin outcast who reads books I'd say. And yes, that's one of the stereotypes in this film.
A movie about a destructive teen with a destructive relationship who drinks and drives, thinks he is the coolest guy ever and would cheat if he had the opportunity. Saying you are afraid of failure, getting hurt and hurting people and pretty much emotion in general doesn't justify ANY of this actions in this movie. This guy should have been morally put in place by the author, but it didn't happen. Much potential, terrible execution.