Review of Tig (2015) by Loring P — 07 Aug 2015

This doc really shows that laughter is the best medicine and the greatest comedy comes from the greatest pains, but it just kinda flopped at the end.

This review of Tig (2015) was written by Loring P on 07 Aug 2015.

Tig has generally received positive reviews.

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By Colleen P (54) on 20 Jul 2015

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By Heather B (573) on 17 Jul 2015

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By Greg E (106) on 18 Jul 2015

The film started a bit slow for me and I was thinking hmm why am I even watching this, but when it swung over to the story about her mom and…

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By Julia Felsenthal (28) for Vogue (149) on 26 Sep 2016

It's an emotional and moving portrait of life after cancer, and of the sort of equanimity that can come out of tragedy…

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By Stuart P (444) on 03 Feb 2016

A warm portrait of a woman who has made the best out of adversity. Funny and interesting…

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By Miri R (11) on 17 Sep 2017

Loved every minute of it! Tig is so lovable and hilarious! She is truly a role model of what greatness can come from tragedy…

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By Richard V (273) on 02 Jan 2016

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By Laura L (473) on 25 Jul 2015

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By Amos R (13) on 13 Aug 2015

A great doc about an amazing and hilarious woman. Definately tigs at the old heart strings…

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