A romcom that's as romantic as it was funny. The fact that it's all based on a true story. It manages to make you laugh and smile even at the saddest moments and it all feels real. You get to see how difficult it can be for two people from different cultures and religion to get together may be. Haven't seen any rom com like it, how it centers around an event so bereaved for the main characters yet manages to put a smile on your face in the end. It's not mind blowingly good but I really like it.

'The Big Sick' is pure cinematic bliss. This Heartwarming True-Story is told in a Unadultrated, Simple & Emotionally Empowering way, that leaves you wanting for more.

'The Big Sick' is based on the real courtship of Kumail Nanjiani and his now-wife, Emily Gordon. Kumail's traditional Pakistani Muslim family is unhappy with his relationship with Emily, a White American. When Emily is waylaid by a mysterious illness, Kumail must take charge of the crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry, whom he barely knows.

'The Big Sick' is an overwhelming experience, that left me with a big smile on my face. Its beautiful love-story, with the backdrop of two diverse families, from two extreme ends of the world. Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon re-tell their heartwarming, albeit intense journey, with pure skill. The two successfully capture their real life experiences & nurture into a terrific cinematic experience. The Writing is top-notch & offers a realistic take on different religions, without ever taking sides. Such Writing deserves an Oscar Nomination. Michael Showalter's Direction is simplistic, yet wonderful. Cinematography & Editing are effectively done. Art & Costume Design are perfect.

Performance-Wise: Kumail Nanjiani is wonderfully restrained, delivering a performance driven by pure feeling. Zoe Kazan as Emily, is extraordinary. Although she gets limited screen time in comparison to the others, the actress leaves a solid mark. Ray Romano & Holly Hunter, as Emily's parents, are flawless. What Performers! Anupam Kher as Kumail's Father & Adeel Akhtar's as Kumail's brother, are excellent. Bo Burnham & Kurt Braunohler shine as Kumail's fellow stand-up mates. Others lend support.

On the whole, 'The Big Sick' is an Unmissable Gem. Two Big Thumbs Up!

Although Judd Apatow is one of the producers and the main character is a stand-up comedian, be forewarned...it is NOT a comedy.Yes, Ray Romano is in the film...but it's not a comedy. The film is a deadly serious one at times and you need to know that it's not a funny film to watch!

The story is based on the real life of the lead in this film, Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, Emily. However, although Kumail plays himself essentially, Emily is played by an actress and her last name, inexplicably, has been changed.

Kumail meets Emily through his stand-up comedy and they immediately sleep together and skip all the normal niceties. They see each other for a while and ultimately they break up because of two reasons....Kumail is a weenie and his family won't accept a non-Pakistani daughter-in-law....and Kumail isn't willing to buck them. However, when she inexpicably becomes ill and enters a coma, things change dramatically.

Although this movie was loved by folks at Sundance, I was left a bit flat. For me the main problem was that I didn't care about the characters at all and didn't feel connected to them. I think had more effort been made to show the pair having a more normal relationship AND Kumail not such a weenie, I might have enjoyed it much more. Worth watching? Perhaps. I just could have passed on this one and wanted people I actually wanted to like.