The Big Sick (2017)

The Big Sick: Directed by Michael Showalter. With Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano. 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.

“The Big Sick tells the true story of Kumail(Kumail Nanjiani). Kumail is an amateur stand-up comedian. He meets u0026amp; falls in love with Emily(Zoe Kazan). Kumail u0026amp; Emily become a couple. Now they have to decide whether their relationship has a future, due to the massive difference in their cultures. This makes things between Kumail u0026amp; Emily, complicated. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Big Sick is a fantastic movie. What is fascinating about this film is that, itu0026#39;s based on the real life love story of Kumail(who also wrote the film) u0026amp; co-writer of the script, Emily V. Gordon. Director Michael Showalter has done a bang-up job, balancing the romantic, comedic u0026amp; dramatic elements of the movie. This film is laugh-out- loud funny but, it can also make you feel emotional, from time to time. The performances are spot on. Kumail Nanjiani is brilliant as Kumail. Zoe Kazan is spectacular as Emily. Nanjiani u0026amp; Kazan share an adorable u0026amp; effortless chemistry, in all their scenes together. Holly Hunter is outstanding as Beth. Ray Romano is awesome as Terry. Anupam Kher is superb as Azmat. Zenobia Shroff is great as Sharmeen. Adeel Akhtar is excellent as Naveed. Bo Burnham, Aidy Bryant, Kurt Braunohler u0026amp; Shenaz Treasurywala are impressive as CJ, Mary, Chris u0026amp; Fatima, respectively. The Big Sick is a must watch for romantic comedy fans. Go for it, as soon as you can.”