Review of The Big Sick (2017) by Jeremy B — 21 Oct 2017

Nice, funny conversational flick, balanced up all the emotions...

This review of The Big Sick (2017) was written by Jeremy B on 21 Oct 2017.

The Big Sick has generally received very positive reviews.

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