Nurse Barb (Kimberly Hebert Gregory) and her concern for these patients also demonstrate some of the challenges faced by caretakers, and the effect it has on them. Stella’s friendship with Poe (Moises Arias) is often far more intriguing as it is devoid of romantic chemistry. The film seems to be a genuine attempt to illustrate how CF patients deal with relationships along with their multiple restrictions. But it doesn’t help that he’s tasked with clunky dialogue particularly in a pivotal scene during the climax that makes him comes across quite cheesy. Cole Sprouse as Will is also charming and effective. As soon as Stella meets Will, you know they’re going to fall for each other, but the plot takes its time to get there. Stella’s arc anchors the narrative down, especially when the screenplay feels stretched out.
This allows us to become engrossed with Stella Grant’s coping mechanisms while celebrating her small victories. For one, Haley Lu Richardson displays an impressive range and depth in her performance. Chances are that tears will also be shed along the way. Falling firmly within the ‘tragic romance’ genre, ‘Five Feet Apart’ follows the typical clichés one would expect from this by-the-numbers setup.
If the very notion of this plot makes you go weak in your knees, then this film is definitely for you. This becomes a big hindrance when Stella and Will fall in love with each other. CF patients need to be kept 6 feet apart as they suffer the risk of contracting infections. On the other hand, Will throws caution to the wind as he believes they are living on borrowed time, and prefers to make the most of their short lives. She’s also extremely mindful about her medical regimen, by keeping track and organizing her pills using an app that she made. Stella tries to battle her illness using social media to educate people on how it affects patients. Five Feet Apart Story: Two young patients with cystic fibrosis fall in love with each other despite being forced to stay apart due to their illness.įive Feet Apart Review: Both Stella Grant (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will Newman (Cole Sprouse) suffer from the genetic disorder and life-threatening incurable illness cystic fibrosis (CF), which affects their lungs.
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