So I totally botched my plans on Saturday for a day of movie marathoning. I was supposed to do some homework, but it had been a long week so I allowed myself that day of relaxation. Not the wisest decision, especially with finals a week away, but #noragrats (high-five if you got that movie reference).
If you don't know, If I Stay is about a girl, Mia, who is a cellist in a rocker family and falls in love. You see her make plans for her future and struggle with her first relationship and then, "just like that", her world gets torn apart. I suggest you watch the trailer because it will do more justice than I would.
This movie was special to me in that the trailer was so good and gave me chills (still does) that the trailer was the reason why I picked up the book. And let me tell you, the books are amazing. There are two really short books so that together, it feels like one book that wraps up nicely - it really is wrapped up nicely by the end of the second and final book which is why I hope they make a second movie. Nonetheless, the ending of book one and the movie are both great and make pretty good stand-alones.
For the movie, oh gosh, it was great. The format of the book and movie were different but I honestly did not mind which is saying something. The parents were the coolest parents ever and the alternating between flashbacks and present were nicely placed, I think. The soundtrack was amazing and I've been listening to it before I had even watch the movie. The last 20 minutes bring on the waterworks, I'm warning you. You may not think you'll cry or your not the type to cry but grandfathers' talking about loosing their children and grandchildren will make you "get something in your eye".
It was a great movie for me and I suggest it as a nice watch if you have to destress for a bit this week. And if you cry, I hear that relieves some stress too, so its a win-win: good story, less stress!
