The Big Sick
Taste attributes: comedydramaromanceteenwholesomelightrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringcoming of agecomplex relationshiplove conquers allunlikely connections
"An awkward true story."
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, accessible romantic comedy, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like escapism over depth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Balanced originality, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2017
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Amazon Studios
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
