The second John Green book to film adaptation opens in theaters this weekend in the United States.

The Fault in Our Stars was a huge success last year thanks to a very strong screenplay and a hell of a lot of heart. Though Paper Towns is far less tear-worthy, the story still packs an emotional punch.

Andrew’s thoughts: I go to a movie to feel something, and the feels are strong in Paper Towns. The movie does a nice job of setting up why Quentin would run all over the country for this mysterious girl, and then makes you feel for Q at the end when his mission appears to be unsuccessful.

I would’ve preferred the ending to be a little closer to the book, but what I did like about the shift in the ending is that it keeps the reader guessing. Isn’t it more fun to go into a book to film adaptation and feel surprised? Don’t worry, book loyalists: You ultimately get the same ending found in the book.

Oh, and Nat Wolff as Q? He’s perfect.

Verdict: See it whether or not you’ve read any of John Green’s books. There’s a good lesson in the story which is also very prominent in the book: Appreciate all of life’s moments no matter how big or small they are. You can come out of this movie with a refreshing outlook on life, and you’ll have a fun time along the way.

Marama’s thoughts: Paper Towns continues the successful trend of creating engaging John Green movie adaptations. Nat Wolff proves once again that he has some serious star power, and it’s almost worth seeing this film for him alone (although the rest of the cast are also very impressive).

For the most part, I enjoyed the changes from the book, which helped with pacing and streamlined the story (the major exception being the ending). That said, while Paper Towns as a movie might tell the same story as Green’s book, it tells it in a very different tone. I did miss some of the darker and more complex elements from the book, as the movie cut out a lot of the angst. That’s right, a teenage film that has removed the angst, who would have thought.

Verdict: See Paper Towns for a fun roadtrip romp with a great cast and a seriously perfect soundtrack, just don’t expect the complexities of the book to translate to the screen. And watch out for a hilarious cameo in the middle. It’s not John Green’s; it’s better.

What did you think of ‘Paper Towns’?

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