Don't let the title put you off. The big sick is quite something - comedy, drama, humour, pathos, parent/child expectations, cultural rigidity and socialization - this film has it all, and delivered with a sense of chutzpah gusto and panache.
Every actor, even the bit roles (e.g., tall man who never quite made it) play their roles to perfection. The mother/daughter casting was inspired, and the chemistry between the two stars was a joy to watch and listen to.
I'm not sure if the chilly mother's heart was finally melted, but if anyone could do it, Emily would.
So, if you are feeling sick, seeing this film is just the medicine the doctor ordered, and if you're feeling well, this film will make you weller...
Every actor, even the bit roles (e.g., tall man who never quite made it) play their roles to perfection. The mother/daughter casting was inspired, and the chemistry between the two stars was a joy to watch and listen to.
I'm not sure if the chilly mother's heart was finally melted, but if anyone could do it, Emily would.
So, if you are feeling sick, seeing this film is just the medicine the doctor ordered, and if you're feeling well, this film will make you weller...