If I Stay

A wildly talented teen cellist, Mia (Chloe Grace Moretz), is forced to reflect upon her life, love’s, and family after a tragic car accident leaves her comatose and out of body. Looking down on her life, bittersweet memories are mixed with all of the things she has yet to achieve, schooling at Juilliard and true love from her beau Adam (Jamie Blackley). Now the question is, should she stay or should she walk into the light? ifistay Based on the novel by Gayle Forman, the overall story flashes between past and present to reveal a handful of real world teen phobias in this accelerated coming of age tale. Meanwhile the film’s self empowerment and self love message remains constant and positive despite the otherwise contrived and convenient plot line, purposely trying to tug the heart strings are we? Acting from the ensemble feels about on par although a bit more attention to the “live music” scenes is probably in order, it’s always hard to portray an honest musical performance for film right? Teen romance fans, this Bud’s for you. The rest? Mmmmm, probably pass for now. If I Stay is rated PG-13.