2017 Directed by Michael Showalter
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
Kumail Nanjiani Zoe Kazan Holly Hunter Ray Romano Anupam Kher Zenobia Shroff Adeel Akhtar Bo Burnham Aidy Bryant Kurt Braunohler Vella Lovell Myra Lucretia Taylor Jeremy Shamos David Alan Grier Ed Herbstman Shenaz Treasury Rebecca Naomi Jones Kuhoo Verma Mitra Jouhari Celeste Arias Shana Solomon Jeff Blumenkrantz Linda Emond Holly Chou Andrew Pang Alison Cimmet Lawrence Ballard Shunori Ramanathan Spencer House Show All…
Judd Apatow Barry Mendel Jeremy Kipp Walker Glen Basner Ben Browning Kumail Nanjiani Emily V. Gordon Annie Tan
"That's why I don't go on the internet. You go there and people hate Forrest Gump."
Oh shit I hope they don't find letterboxd
i never thought i'd say this but ᶜᵃⁿ ᴵ ᵍᵉᵗ ᵘʰʰʰʰ adopted by holly hunter and ray romano
i thought that holly hunter had already blessed mankind enough with her voice but then she went and ended every racist frat boy in existence? she is too generous!
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The distinction here is 'truth'. This is a real tale, written about real personalities and events and moments, but The Big Sick is imbued with a gentle understanding of what makes itself effective for the silver screen. It's achingly aware of the story's limitations, the balancing act between comedy and drama, and its gradual moral resolve. But above all else, the film never attempts a certain level of vérité or overt naturalism. It moves and plays with a tremendous amount of grace, especially in an early relationship montage which moves like a little snapshot of liquid feeling, and it commits to the realities of the situation, but never to a fault.
It's even more interesting structurally. The first-half reeling…
I really enjoyed this movie, probably more this time than the first time -- the emotion of Kumail's performance really struck me this time. Loved Ray Romano and Holly Hunter as parents, too.
"Why did you bring me here if you wanted me to not have an american life? We come here but we pretend we're still back there. That's so stupid."
Kumail is a character I can personally relate to when it comes to family. The Big Sick is a rom-com drama that's done right. The humor is filled with religious, racial, social, and relatable commentaries that excels through the characters in a heartwarming way. The characters felt like real life people, which they are in some degree since The Big Sick is based on a true story of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, the interracial couple that wrote the screenplay for the film.
The Big Sick is funny, entertaining, and emotional at the right times. I do wonder if Kumail Nanjiani's mother is like the mother in the film because if she is, I hope Kumail finds peace with her someday.
(Old impressions, not based on a recent viewing)
An intriguing story structure with a great ensemble of characters.
heathldgr 48 films
Romance movies that are NOT garbage™
Additional suggestions are always welcome.
ellie ✨ 41 films
cynical filmmaking is all well and good but sometimes i just want to watch people being nice to each other
