More films I'm excited to see 2014

May 3, 2014 9:08 AM

The Fault in Our Stars

Synopsis:
Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel's other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.

Cast:
Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Laura Dern

Directors:
Josh Boone

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ItBvH5J6ss

Release:
6 June

Jupiter Ascending

Synopsis:
In the future, a young destitute human woman gets targeted for assassination by the Queen of the Universe, and begins her destiny to finish the Queen's reign.

Cast:
Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Sean Bean, Douglas Booth

Directors:
Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tWrq0YusyM

Release:
18 July

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Synopsis:
Welcome back to Sin City, where the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more repulsive inhabitants.

Cast:
Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Directors:
Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqRRF5y94uE

Release:
August 22

Gone Girl

Synopsis:
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.

Cast:
Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Rosamund Pike

Director:
David Fincher

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esGn-xKFZdU

Release:
3 October

Interstellar

Synopsis:
A group of explorers make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

Cast:
Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine

Directors:
Christopher Nolan

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WzHXI5HizQ

Release:
November 7

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Synopsis:
The Company of Thorin has reached Smaug's lair; but, can Bilbo and the Dwarves reclaim Erebor and the treasure? And, if so, can they hold on to it?

Cast:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom

Director:
Peter Jackson

Trailer: Not out yet

Release:
17 December

Into the Woods

Synopsis:
A witch conspires to teach important lessons to various characters of popular children's stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel.

Cast:
Johnny Depp, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep

Director:
Rob Marshall

Trailer:
Not out yet

Release:
25 December 2014

Unbroken

Synopsis:
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.

Cast:
Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Jai Courtney

Directors:
Angelina Jolie

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebHji2c_ciU

Release:
25 December

First list https://imgur.com/gallery/sGOlP

What are the odds that Sean Bean dies in Jupiter Ascending?

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Johnny Depp, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep. What? That sounds like the best movie ever

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I really, really hope that you like musicals.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Am I the only one that finds it weird that Ansel also played Shailene's BROTHER in Divergent?

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Gone Girl - Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Rosamund Pike. Two Rosamunds Pikes? Where do I sign?

12 years ago | Likes 202 Dislikes 1

Is Rosamund Pike in that movie? I must've missed that in the ad.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

mannn..... ......fuck ben affleck.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

O_O .... I didn't even notice, I have failed all of you *hangs head and sobs*

12 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 4

its never a failure 2 get more people 2 watch/read gone girl, HANDS DOWN best murder mystery/thriller i've ever read. glad it made the list!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not if you can deliver that second Rosamund pike

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

They filmed this in my town where I go to college. My professor has pictures of her chillin at a bar with the cast and crew

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

They filmed this in the town where I live, and have lived my whole life. We should chill.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cape G! I wish I could have seen them filming.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I drove through the set one day on the way to River Campus. Was awful. And I'm serious about the chilling, let's do it.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ha do you go to SEMO?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Additionally, one of my best friends is an extra. I had a chance to sign up to be one, but I dishonored my family and did not do so.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Alright, alright, alright.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I like your posts, and I don't want to tell you how to do your job, but you really need to get more excited about Inherent Vice

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

haven't heard of that one but the cast looks great! I like making these cause people let me know the movies I'm missing :)

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Paul Thomas Anderson adapting a Thomas Pynchon novel. There's no trailer yet but it's going to be a great movie

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

YAY for John Green!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Not fair OP, leaving me on the verge of tears with just the trailer of the first movie. And yes, I'm a 24 yo man. Fuck.

12 years ago | Likes 107 Dislikes 4

I agree with everyone else. Read the book. It changed my life!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As another 24 yo man, you should try the book.

12 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 2

Read the book, but also get to know John Green on YouTube. He's an amazing man!

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Read the book. I finished it this Monday and I can tell it's just always going to be something I carry around with me in my brain.

12 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

ever since I read that book it has honestly changed my life

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Read the book. I'm in Amsterdam now after being inspired by the book. Life changing.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

you went to Amsterdam after reading the book?! How is it?!?! Amsterdam I mean

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Amazing and inspirational and just fucking wonderful!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I read the book in less than a day and I sobbed for the majority of it. It was so fantastic

12 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 0

I guess I'm the only one who didn't cry when reading that book...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thirdeded, made me weep manly tears of sorrow

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

read the book in 8 hours. cried my entire soul away

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I read it on Christmas Day.. WHY

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I read the book b/c my students recommended it. I laughed my ass off and bawled like a fucking baby - on the same page. Man card revoked?

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Oh my goodness yes, the book was amazing. John Green is just astounding

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I know right?! Man I can't WAIT to see that movie and I usually cannot stand teary chick flicks (I still haven't seen The Notebook)

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

AUGUSTUS WATERS I STILL CRY OVER YOU D:

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

I am worried Shailene Woodley won't do Hazel justice. I am not sure she can give me adequate feels. :[

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'M SO EXCITED FOR INTO THE WOODS! sorry for shouting...

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sean Bean. I wonder if he'll live.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Has anyone here read 'Unbroken'. HANDS DOWN the best Non-Fiction story I have ever read. Incredible.

12 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 0

just finished it. Great read. Could not put it down.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Fun fact: It's actually why they are making the film. studio got the rights to the story in the 50s but only committed after the best seller

12 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

That IS a fun fact! It's crazy how long it takes for movies to be made sometime. When I read the book, I was like "How is this NOT a movie?"

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I got to hear the story straight from Louis. I'm 18 and I like to pretend I'm tough. I've never cried so hard.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I just hope the movie does his story justice.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I saw Louis Zamperini speak at a church a few years ago. Such an inspirational story

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Astonishing. I thought it was incredible how he survived being at sea, AND THEN HAD MORE STUFF HAPPEN TO HIM.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I read the book last year and it was fucking incredible. The whole way through I was thinking how unbelievable a movie it'd be.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

So good. Just makes me nervous that they may screw up the film though

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you enjoyed Unbroken, I recommend The Boys in the Boat (Daniel James Brown), a similarly exciting and interesting nonfiction story

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

my best friend is an extra in the movie, taking the part as a sprinter in a race :D so excited for him!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

R.I.P. Sean Bean.

12 years ago | Likes 597 Dislikes 0

Damn I came here to say that

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The moment I saw his name I was all "yeah, he's gonna die"

12 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 0

Jeez, I nearly had a heart attack when I read your comment & thought it was real!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

don't spoil it!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

(again)

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Looks like if he doesn't die it will be bad movie

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well, to be fair, if he doesn't die till like the last 5 minutes, I'll be impressed.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

HE LIVES

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

False! He sees the end of Silent Hill. :)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

it meant he looks shocked as he's lookin around the area - the movie that gif/meme is displaying he lives in aswell

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

National Treasure is honestly the only appearance I can think of where he didn't die. I know there are others but they don't stand out.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Troy, Sharpe are all that come to mind

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

First Silent Hill movie.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

he didn't die in lord of the rings

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 9

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wat

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

HIS SPIRIT WILL CARRY ON IN OUR MEMORIES

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Did you even see it? He took 4 or 5 arrows to the chest! They even gave him a river-burial.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

dude that was just a cover up. he totally survived.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

#insidejob

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How to Train a Dragon 2: June 6th!! Dx

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

that one made my first list :)

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And it was number ONE right? D:

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Into The Woods!!!!!!!!!!!!

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AHHH!

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Into The Woods!

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Into the woods and out of the woods!

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AND HOME BEFORE DARK.

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Without delay!

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But careful not to lose the way.

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Godzilla - cast: Godzilla, Heisenberg and other people. Plot: SKREEEEEEOOOOOOOONNNNNKKKKKK

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I love Godzilla

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm probably the only person that's excited for Into the Woods...

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

Yes

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

THERE ARE GIANTS IN THE SKYYYYYYYY....

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There are dozens of us!

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well... and me

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Gone Girl is a brilliant book! I hope the film lives up to it

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Were you pissed by the ending? i was pissed?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

is it based off the Scott Peterson case cause it kind of sounds like it

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I thought the Hobbit movie would be subtitled "There and Back Again". Why the change?

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That's now going to be the title of the fourth Hobbit movie.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I think Peter Jackson said something about since Bilbo and company were already "there" that to title it "There and Back Again" 1/2

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

2/2 would be redundant so he re-titled it to be "The Battle of Five Armies."

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That synopsis made "Into the Woods" seem a lot simpler than it actually is.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Try flat out wrong! 100% wrong. She isn't trying to teach them shit. She's only out for her own gain.

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I LOVE sappy chick flights.... the trailer for "The Fault in Our Stars" looks to be a perfect chick flick. I'M PUMPED.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

As an actor who's taken part in Into the Woods, I'm incredibly excited for Chris Pine to play my part

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I had room in my schedule during college and took Intro to Theatre. Saw the whole thing for extra credit. No regrets other than the chorus.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was Cinderella's mom. AKA a TREE... A very important tree.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Hell yeah that tree was important

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ugh I love Into the Woods one of my all time favorite shows! I have played little red, but i would love to play the Baker's Wife!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The guy who played rapunzel's prince was a joy to work with, improving constantly, I could barely keep a straight face

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm also excited to see TFIOS but I don't think I'm actually emotionally ready

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"It's a metaphor"

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John Green is pretty much the conductor of the feels train.

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I'm prepared to be the 6', 250lbs body builder man-crying in the theatre, so stiffen up that upper lip, soldier.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I'm in Amsterdam right now re reading it for the 12th time, I don't think I'm emotionally ready either ahhhhh

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I am prepared to ugly cry in public

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

So am I, I can see a whole cinema crying like they used to do in Classical Greek dramas.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I NEED TO TALK ABOUT JOHN GREEN WITH EVERYONE

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

YES I AM HERE LET'S TALK ABOUT JOHN GREEN!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I will never be emotionally ready.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Same. That part when Isaac talks about his eyes at the end. I just started crying on the train in public.

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it feel weird to say what with what happened and all, but I really just like Isaac more than any other character.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Always.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"When scientists of the future show up at my door with robot eyes, I'll tell them to screw off because I don't want to see a world w/o ___"

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I didn't cry at that part when I was reading it a year ago, but for some reason in the car the other day I just sort of burst.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"Jupiter Ascending" has such a good chance of going horribly wrong, just based on the synopsis.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

And it was. It was one of the worst movies I have ever seen.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think it looks like it's going to be terrible.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Right? "Queen of the Universe" don't people understand the scope of that? Queen of the Galaxy makes more sense.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

WAIT HOLD UP. I just saw Divergent, you can't go all incest on me.

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If you were a fan of Peter: The Spectacular Now, is the one for you. Tris and Peter doin' the nasty.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I JUST saw Divergent too and immediately reacted to the first one!

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I thought this too when I saw the poster outside of the theater! I was like...Brother to Boyfriend? wat

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last list I didn't take the chance to say 'The Maze Runner' looks aMAZEing, so I'll say it now

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The Giver comes out this year and I'm hoping that will be good

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There's going to be a Maze Runner movie!!?

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I've taught the book three times to 8th and 9th grade struggling readers. They LOVED it :) It's one of my favorite YA novels!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What's the title of the Zamperini movie? Unbroken?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm really excited to see Dylan O'Brien do something on the big screen, he is amazing in Teen Wolf.

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I creme my pants for Dylan O'Brien daily.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Me too, he really knocked season 3b out of the park

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

He was incredible! Have you read the Maze Runner books?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

yup, couple of years ago and reread them just now in prep for the movie, excited to see what they do with it

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

So they're good? You would recommend them?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow! Someone who has read those! Happy day! Didn't know the movie was actually legitimately going to me a thing

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I was intensely disappointed in the first book and didn't read the other two. I could see why it appeals to certain readers, just not me.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

For me, I felt like I had to go in with the outlook that yes, it is going to be a semi-ridiculous teen novel. Once I got over that I enjoyed

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The maze runner series is one of my favorites along with harry potter and the "City of Bones" series.

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

oh hells yes it is very much a thing :) you should check out the trailer!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

Just did! Casting and everything actually looks great! Wanna see those grievers!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah really strong cast, so many good young actors

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Minho Thomas Newt trifecta for the win!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm tentatively optimistic because it does, from the trailer look good, but at the same time I think the story would be easy to screw up.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm letting myself be a little optimistic too. The author helped work on the movie. He even said he liked it better than the book.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Always a good sign!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I just hope people dont right it off as just another dystopian YA, it's more than that

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

How many of those books are there? I only read the first one on accident, but it was decent. I should read it before the movie though.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Agreed. If it came at a different timing than all these other movies in that genre I don't think it would be an issue

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

PSA: The Fault in Iur Stars will release at different times depending on where you live, release dates:

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Kind of true of most movies, actually.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But not in like 4 months time difference, which is the case for The Fault in Our Stars: difference between U.S and Mexican is 4 months.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Some of these might not be up to date, the Danish release has been changed, and I think some other European ones has as well.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What.... what about Canada

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Probably the same as with the U.S, but check your local cinema's online schedule to be sure.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

really looking forward to TIFOS ... just started re-reading it!

12 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 8

Imo its his 2nd worst book. and thats just cause i actually couldnt force myself to finish Kathrines

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 8

Both Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns read like sophomore year creative writing projects.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

AoK just sat there and whined at me for the first half of the book. L4A had thought and adventure to it. and TFioS just wanted me to pity it

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

it's a bit weird that they play brother and sister in divergent but are in total love in TFIOS...still can't wait!

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I'm actually mad at that movie already. I don't want to see it happen. DFTBA by the way.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

also the trailer looked kind of sucky :-/

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm looking forward to it, but IMO the actors look nothing like Gus and Hazel (especially Gus) should. I'm sure it'll be good, but still...

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My 14y/o sister read it and was crying over it.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm 28 and I cried reading it.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The Interesting Fault of Stars?

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

i really cant stand that actress. And i didnt really care for the book.... :\

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Doesn't anyone else think its weird how shailene woolly and ansel elgort are siblings in divergent and boyfriend and girlfriend in TFIOS?

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

When I watched Divergent I couldn't stop thinking about it, hahah.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

its called.....acting. haha

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"When scientists of the future show up at my door with robot eyes, I'll tell them to screw off because I don't want to see a world w/o ___"

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Absolutely sobbing

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

MRW a trailer says almost nothing about the movie

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Better than trailers that make you go "that was pretty much the entire movie, wasn't it"

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Can't argue with that.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Like the first Hulk movie they made? Where a few things from the trailer weren't even in the "movie" (filler between trailer scenes).

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