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The Big Sick (2017)

R03/30/2017Comedy, Drama, Romance2h
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An awkward true story.

Overview

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.

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    Kumail Nanjiani

    Kumail Nanjiani

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    Zoe Kazan

    Emily Gardner

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    Holly Hunter

    Beth Gardner

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    Ray Romano

    Terry Gardner

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    Anupam Kher

    Azmat Nanjiani

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    Zenobia Shroff

    Sharmeen Nanjiani

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    Adeel Akhtar

    Naveed Nanjiani

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    Bo Burnham

    CJ

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    Aidy Bryant

    Mary

FULL DISCLOSURE: I saw this while I was working my ass off in a foodtruck at an outdoor cinema. I missed whole chunks of it, and it certainly didn't have my full focus. I'll give it a proper chance at a later date, and alongside that, another review. What I did see of _The Big Sick_ certainly held potential for me, I even had one genuine laugh, but American comedies rarely if ever resonate with me. I know this one plays it at a very different angle to your standard Sandler-esque faire, and I appreciate that, but I wasn't brought in enough from what I caught to get on board. _Final rating:★★...