Dion S.

This was a relatively sweet movie with such a well adapted cast - especially and obviously Hero - and was well scripted however the plot line was seemingly quite familiar- dark and twisty boy meets a good girl who eventually makes him a better person- yet it had minute details of variation from the norm of expectation a teen romance might reckon. Thus establishing a whole unique perspective on the common matter. Unfortunately i wouldn't say it was directed to its full potential because a story line like this with the cast it had, could've gone that extra mile to stand amidst the 'cannon' of teen romance cinema -especially seeing as Hero Fiennes is incredibly attractive haha- but other than that, the film seemed too short due to the abrupt transition in atmospheres and events which once again resulted in the relationship between Hardin and Tessa seem rushed and flingy, subsequently dissolving the bond between the audience and this love affair. But hey, wth, it was cute

As ok-ishly directed and executed as Five Feet Apart was, I thought that the plot line of the film was horrible. I understand how a film is thematically (and literary) well composed if the protagonist or atleast one of the protagonists underwent some horrible tragic death or perhaps the menace of an admirable character, however- even though i am myself one to love such an epic ending of the predicted yet dreaded fatalism of the dramatis personas- felt as though it was inappropriate and somewhat cruel-some for Justin Baldoni to embark and embellish on such a sudden advance of heartache in the film especially seeing as the book clearly makes room for hope as they meet each other at the airport before their departures. This isnt the causal petty remark that criticizes a film due to owns own sadness and grief given the "sad ending", but its the realization that there are CF kids in this world, who are very much in love and perhaps dreading a future that may not have room for this love or themselves. And i think the film could have given these lovers a chance at a life together even if it was just in the rolling pictures because lets face it, they need hope, they need some light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel to keep them going, and I personally believe that a reality check manifesting in a tragic-romance isn't the best way to deliver it. I appreciate the ending, how Will decides to leave, although i equally feel that a hopeful sneak peak at the very end of the film, just as in the book, would've not only acknowledged the reality of a dual CF future, but could've given the young CF audience a piece of hope to cling onto when it seems almost impossible to keep breathing. But, a wonderful - yet on the fence- piece of cinema :) Only love