The Big Sick - Movie Review

The Big Sick

Review by Ryan Davidson

Score: 9.5/10

I haven't laughed this much in a theater in a long time. This movie is genuinely hilarious, and I am very impressed with its' comedic chops. Rom-Com's, to me, usually lack in the comedic area, and are heavy handed in the romantic area, so it's refreshing to see one that takes the comedy very seriously. There were parts that made me laugh so hard my belly hurt, and that's a great thing. The romance is no slouch either, as it's a great story that is (supposedly) true. Another interesting aspect is that the film is based off the real-life relationship of the lead actor, Kumail Nanjiani, who plays himself in the film. There's one other thing that shocked me... Ray Romano is actually really funny in this movie. He was the perfect casting choice for Emily's dad, and I just had a great time watching the scenes that he was in. I won't spoil anything, but there's a lot of emotion here as well. The movie travels into some dark and emotional situations that were very unexpected for me. This was a very refreshing take on the Romantic Comedy genre, and I was in love with it from beginning to end. Please go see this in theaters, to show that Independent films are important too!