Blu-ray
The big sick [video recording (DVD)] / Amazon Studios and Filmnation Entertainment present ; an Apatow, Filmnation Entertainment production ; produced by Judd Apatow, p.g.a., Barry Mendel, p.g.a. ; written by Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani ; directed by Michael Showalter.
"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."-- Provided by the Publisher.
Record details
- Physical Description: a1 BLU-RAY video disc (120 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: Lions Gate Entertainment, 2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2017. Widescreen (16x9, 1.85:1). Special features: A personal journey: the making of The big sick; The real story; 2017 SXSW Film Festival panel; Cast & filmmaker commentary; The big sick: the other stuff; deleted scenes; The bigger sick: stick around for more laughs. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Brian Burgoyne ; editor, Robert Nassau ; music, Michael Andrews. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff, Adeel Akhtar. |
| Target Audience Note: | Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A. PARENTAL ACCOMPANIMENT - 14A - COARSE LANGUAGE MANITOBA FILM CLASSIFICATION BOARD Rating: R; for language including some sexual reference CHV rating: 14A. |
| System Details Note: | BLU-RAY DVD, region 1, widescreen (16x9, 1.85:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby digital ;requires BLU-RAY player. |
| Language Note: | English or Spanish dialogue; Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Man-woman relationships > Drama. Comedians > Drama. Pakistanis > Drama. |
| Genre: | Comedy films. Romantic comedy films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsons Public Library | BLU RAY FIC B (Text) | 30886000721700 | DVD | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Video Librarian Reviews : Video Librarian Reviews
A surprisingly witty, sweet-natured romantic comedy, The Big Sick is based on the real-life courtship between married writers Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. Struggling Pakistani/American comedian Nanjiani (starring as himself) in Chicago connects with flirtatious grad student Emily (Zoe Kazan) in a one-night stand that develops into a relationship. But Kumail's devoutly Muslim family expects him to enter into a traditional, arranged marriage with an eligible Pakistani woman. So he avoids mentioning his growing affection for Emily, knowing that his parents would disown him if he married a Caucasian. It's the classic dilemma of a trying-to-assimilate, second-generation immigrant caught between two worlds, and Kumail's cross-cultural deception leads to the new couple's eventual breakup. But when Emily develops a mysterious infection and is placed in a medically induced coma, distraught Kumail rushes to the hospital, where he meets her frazzled parents (Ray Romano, Holly Hunter), who are wary of Emily's ex-boyfriend hovering around during their family vigilâparticularly since they're having their own marital issues. Adroitly directed by Michael Showalter, this endearing crowd-pleaserâdescribed by Kumail as "a romantic coma-dy"âis recommended. [Note: DVD/Blu-ray extras include cast and filmmaker commentary featuring co-writers Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, deleted scenes (10 min.), the behind-the-scenes featurettes "A Personal Journey" (15 min.), "The Bigger Sick: Stick Around for More Laughs" (11 min.), "The Real Story" (7 min.), and "The Other Stuff" (4 min.), and a 2017 SXSW Film Festival panel (12 min.). Exclusive to the Blu-ray release are bonus DVD, digital, and UltraViolet copies of the film. Bottom line: a substantial extras package for a winning rom-com.] (S. Granger) Copyright Video Librarian Reviews 2017.
