Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

I loved every second of it, this movie uses a similar plot like The Fault In Our Stars, but this movie manages to tell this coming of age story in a completely non cliche, unpredictable and creative way. Me And Earl And The Dying Girl offers a very genuine and heartfelt take on the life of a cancer patient named Rachel, who has been diagnosed with leukemia, she proves that not everything has to be dark and gloomy when diagnosed with cancer and it is still possible to find light even in the darkest of times, thanks to Olivia Cooke for delivering a superb performance as Rachel. Thomas Mann's character Greg is an awkward teen with no self confidence that shuts down everyone else so that he won't need to deal with other people, but eventually befriends with his childhood friend when his mother forced him to hang out with her. He was reluctant at first but soon after that Greg and Rachel blossoms an unexpected friendship that will ultimately lead Greg to the best and worst moments of his life. Also, RJ Cyler's character Earl offers some of the best comedic moments in this movie while the supporting casts are amazing as well especially Jon Bernthal and Molly Shannon. Not going to spoil anything, but the ending absolutely left me heartbroken, my only complain towards this movie is that it ended too freaking fast!Overall : 9/10

This is my first movie review ever. I'm not quite sure why I'm writing this but as I write this I think its because I feel a bit like Greg (who writes about stuff too, sort of like this). Don't worry that's not a spoiler that is literally the first minute of the film. And the rest of the many wonderful minutes that follow that first minute are probably also what compelled me to write this review. Please watch this movie. It is artistic, subtle, wholesome, well enacted, extremely well conceptualized and just a good movie. And so well written (hats off Jesse Andrews). Cinematography is innovative. Stunning. There's this one scene where the camera tilts and tilts back. Not sure why but I loved it so much.I may not remember this movie next month and I may not feel the way I do right now a month in, but right now this movie has me on the feels train heading to 'Feelistan'. 10/10. Did I give it 9 stars? I lied.

I very much enjoyed this film. It is full of humor, relatable characters, and heartfelt moments. The tribute/parody films made by the characters were hilarious and definitely spoke to my inner film nerd. The film transitions from being very lighthearted to a more serious tone in the later part of the movie. However, this change was gradual and came across naturally. This film is cleaver with its use of humor and tasteful with its use of sorrow. It doesn't come across as sappy or cheesy when the emotional moments occur. Overall, I highly recommend this film for anyone looking to laugh and/or cry.8/10...but that's just like, my opinion, man# Of Times Watched: Once

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