Review of The Big Sick (2017) by Marcus E — 30 Jul 2017

I've seen it twice and loved it. It made me laugh and cry so much. I loved seeing a romantic comedy that felt so real and grounded. Amazing and highly recommended.

This review of The Big Sick (2017) was written by Marcus E on 30 Jul 2017.

The Big Sick has generally received very positive reviews.

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