Film review
The Big Sick 2017
Directed by Michael Showalter120 minComedy · Drama · Romance
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.
Watched 30 January 2023
Instantly like any film that has bo burnham in it.
Probably up there with some of my favourite Rom cons, I liked Kumail Nanjiani a bit before watching this, but respect him a lot more now, kid acting and writing was really good and this was clearly a very personal story that meant a lot to him and his wife.
Really enjoyed this. May even watch it again some day. Just a really solid, funny and emotional rom com.
The whole family aspect of it was very sad and interesting, seeing the differences between their parents and cultures.
Zoe Kazan was also very likeable.
Not much else to say about it. Bo burnham. Seeing him do his stand up and get intently recognised and brag about it but still be a really nice guy. He is the funniest comedian in this film so it makes sense.
8.4/10
