If I Stay

Editor Reviews

• Cameron Hyde

  Rating: 8

  8

  May 8, 2025

  After a tragic car accident, a talented young cellist (Chloë Grace Moretz) finds herself in a coma, existing as a spirit observing her life and the grief of her loved ones. She must decide whether to wake up and face a drastically changed reality or let go. Based on the popular YA novel, the film explores themes of family, love, loss, and the power of choice, with a focus on music as a central element. It offers a unique perspective on dealing with trauma and life-altering events.

• Tobin Marsh

  Rating: 5

  5

  May 8, 2025

  What would you do if you had to choose? Chloë Grace Moretz stars as Mia Hall, a talented young cellist with a promising future and a loving boyfriend (Jamie Blackley). After a tragic car accident leaves her in a coma, she experiences an out-of-body phenomenon, observing her life and loved ones. She must decide whether to wake up and face a drastically changed reality or let go. The film is a poignant drama with a central romance that explores themes of love, loss, and the difficult choices we face.

• Lennox Park

  Rating: 5

  5

  April 30, 2025

  What would you do if you had to decide whether to live or die? This film, based on Gayle Forman's novel, follows Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, who is in a coma after a tragic car accident. While in this state, she has an out-of-body experience, witnessing her friends and family at the hospital and reflecting on her life, especially her relationship with her boyfriend, Adam. Chloë Grace Moretz learned to play the cello specifically for this role, adding a layer of authenticity to Mia's passion for music. The film weaves flashbacks with the present, showing us the beautiful life Mia built and the difficult choice she faces, making you truly invested in her fate.