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'Turtles All the Way Down' on Max: Fans gush over John Green adaptation, call it a 'warm hug'

Fans resonate with the emotional core of John Green's adaptation, 'Turtles All the Way Down'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A decade after the success of 'The Fault in Our Stars', John Green's 2017 novel, 'Turtles All the Way Down', has landed on the screen. Directed by Hannah Marks, the adaptation stars Isabela Merced.

While the initial buzz may not be quite as loud as it was for 'The Fault in Our Stars', early fan reactions suggest this new film resonates deeply. 'Turtles All the Way Down' tackles a complex mix of themes: mental health, the complexities of young love, navigating grief, and the ever-present struggles of growing up.

Fans are raving about the film's emotional core, praising its ability to balance quirky humor with genuine heart.

John Green's fans rave over 'Turtles All the Way Down'

Isabela Merced's performance is being hailed as a standout, as she brilliantly brings Green's relatable character to life.

A user who was having a heavy day and was awestruck with the movie, stating: "I just watched the turtles all the way down movie after a very bad day so the some bad consequences for my life and it felt like such a warm hug. thank you to everyone who made that movie, I loved it."

A second fan wrote: "John green you never miss every story i have ever read or seen an adaptation of is so fucking good i just sobbed so hard at turtles all the way down." While another remarked: "Turtles all the way down being the best john green adaptation iktr AZA HOLMES I LOVE YOUUUUU."

A critic underlined: "Started the Turtles All the Way Down movie thinking it was cringe and ended it with me sobbing! Love this journey for me." "Turtles all the way down is so good. holy sh-t. i love the book, somehow the film is better? im losing my mind," claimed another.

A nervous fan wrote: "I’m literally a nervous wreck rn, I just wanna go home and watch Turtles All The Way Down."

Praised for its emotional core and relatable characters, the movie tackles complex themes like mental health and young love by following a 16-year-old, who is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Things change when she reconnects with her childhood crush.

Whether you need a good cry or a reminder of the power of human connection, 'Turtles All the Way Down' has seemingly something for everyone.

'Turtles All the Way Down' trailer

'Turtles All the Way Down' is available for streaming on HBO Max