Review of The Big Sick (2017) by Movie W — 29 Aug 2017

Billed as a comedy-romance, it's neither. And because it's based on a true story written by the real-life couple, the depiction of their shallow courtship is an embarrassment, as is their attempt to create humorously clever dialog, which was clumsily un-humorous and un- clever.

This, compounded by mediocre acting, ZE-RO on-screen chemistry, and a difficult to watch lead actress, made it a tough to 2 hours to endure. The family dinner table scenes were good for a few chuckles, but enough time will NEVER pass for anyone, especially a Muslim character, to make a cheap joke in reference to 9-11.

With regard to the multicultural angle of the movie, the best and most thought provoking line in the movie (and worthy of serious contemplation) was was spoken by the son to his strict Muslim mother and was something like, "You brought me to America, yet want me to act and behave like we live in the country we escaped from.".