Forget The Fault in Our Stars, John Green’s Best Movie Yet Has Just Landed on Max

Summary:

• John Green’s books have been repeatedly turned into successful movies with the most famous of them being the 2014 film The Fault in Our Stars.
• But the author’s latest adaptation sets a whole new record.
• Based on the 2017 novel, the movie follows a teenager with OCD who has to confront her biggest insecurities after she reconnects with her childhood crush.

Though the film was released several days ago, it can now boast of an impressive critical score.

If back in 2014 you were completely blown away (like lots of others) by John Green’s book adaptation of the same name The Fault in Our Stars starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, you’ve probably just found your next must-watch.

Now based on the 2017 novel, Turtles All the Way Down has just arrived on Max, but yet managed to get the highest rating that John Green’s adaptations ever received.

Starring Isabela Merced famous for her roles in movies like Dora and the Lost City of Gold or Madame Web, Turtles All the Way Down follows 16-year-old Aza Holmes who is trying to live her life to the fullest while also struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

All that Aza wants right now is being a good person in every way as she makes an attempt to navigate her life through never-ending intrusive thoughts that she can’t take control of. When Aza is suddenly reunited with her childhood crush Davis she sees no choice but to finally face her fears and insecurities about love and friendship.

Released on May 2, the movie was very quick to become a hit and garner critics’ overall praise for the correct portrayal of OCD, the disorder that John Green himself has struggled with ever since his early years.

Is Turtles All the Way Down Better Than The Fault in Our Stars?

Despite some saying that the film wasn’t that brilliant, Turtles All the Way Down eventually ended up with an impressive score of 93% from critics and 97% from the audience proving itself to be Green’s highest-rated adaptation and surpassing 2019’s Looking For Alaska with 92%.

Apart from exploring Aza’s complex personality and the repercussions of a constant fight with OCD, Turtles All the Way Down also dives deep into common high school life thus appearing to be an outstanding coming-of-age drama.

Merced’s powerful dramatical performance that already got numerous accolades showcases her character’s evolution throughout her personal battle and daily life problems.

Turtles All the Way Down can now be streamed on Max.