The Big Sick

Plot: Pakistani Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani) is a small-time stand-up comedian and he mets white-girl Emily (Zoe Kazan), and they flirt, have sex, and become a couple. Then Emily learns that Kumail's Pakistani parents will never approve of him marrying a white Christian girl, and she breaks up. Soon Emily gets very sick and lands in the hospital. Kumail goes to the hospital, meets Emily's parents (Holly Hunter/Ray Romano), and makes friends.  This sets up lots of sit-com fun after Emily wakes up. [imdb]    [photos]

Review: This is likable film. It has some refreshing new beats with a Pakistani family, some comedy club jokes, and a dose of hospital drama.

It turns out that the writers Emily Gordon and Nanjiani are married to each other, and this is based on a true story. I usually don't like true stories, but this was good. 

Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Aidy Bryant

Directed by: Michael Showalter

Written by: Emily Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

The Music: Not very noticeable

The Visuals: Nothing special. Mostly speaking scenes 

Rating: 3.0 stars: Fun to watch. Different. Still light. 

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Even More: Easter egg, in the scene where Kumail returns to the hospital room after calling Emily's parents, it is really Emily Gordon in the bed rather than actress Zoe Kazan.

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