It's an enjoyable film, though I don’t imagine I’ll revisit it, but I can suggest it if you’re prepared for a medical crisis mixed with adventure. There are echoes of "A Fault in Our Stars" throughout much of the movie. I appreciate Kumail Nanjiani’s work, and I like Emily Gordon even more; truthfully, I was somewhat let down that she didn't have her own starring role, but I get why that wasn’t possible. Zoe Ka…

This is without a doubt the most overhyped movie, not just of its year, but seemingly all time. The title itself gives away what kind of experience to expect – an unpleasant one. It's important to keep in mind that this was inspired by true events, and isn’t meant to be taken as a factual account. They altered the narrative for cinematic effect, manipulating the story to obscure reality. This results in portraying th…

I need to be upfront about how I experienced this film; I was distracted while working at an outdoor cinema and missed portions of it. I plan to revisit _The Big Sick_ later and will offer a more considered assessment then. Even with my limited attention, I could sense some promise in what I saw—there was even one moment that genuinely made me laugh—but American comedies don't often connect with me. While I recognize…

This romantic comedy feels like _While You Were Sleeping_, but it's unlike anything else because the narrative is drawn from actual events, not written for entertainment. It recounts Kumail Nanjiani’s personal experience of meeting his wife and it’s deeply affecting. Kumail and Zoe are both excellent, however, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano really carry the film’s emotional weight. They're fantastic together, and eve…

It's genuinely amusing and avoids falling into predictable comedic traps. The frequent mentions of Uber are noticeable, though they don’t detract significantly from its rewatchability. (I viewed it during an advance showing in Seattle.)