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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
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Overview
Greg is coasting through senior year of high school as anonymously as possible, avoiding social interactions like the plague while secretly making spirited, bizarre films with Earl, his only friend. But both his anonymity and friendship threaten to unravel when his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia.
Rated PG-13 | Length 105 minutes
Actors
Olivia Cooke | Thomas Mann | RJ Cyler | Connie Britton | Nick Offerman | Molly Shannon | Jon Bernthal | Chelsea Zhang | Masam Holden | Katherine Hughes | Matt Bennett | Bobb'e J. Thompson | Gavin Dietz | Edward DeBruce III | Natalie Marchelletta | Marco Zappala | Kaza Marie Ayersman | Etta Cox | Karriem Sami | Hugh Jackman | Cheryl Kline | Joan Augustin | Mark Granatire | Kayana White | Linda Kanyarusoke | Drew Palajsa | Elly Silberstein | Nicole Tubbs | Joe Fishel | Jeremy Long | Zander Lyons | Jake Scheib | Jackson Nunn
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2015 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 8.5 stars |
| (Average) 8.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Questioned whether or not this movie would knock me over like it did to those at Sundance, where it was heralded as the best of the fest. Definitely wears its indie badge on its sleeve, which already was an obstacle in my way. I’ve been weary of the quirky indie films as of late so this would have to work some magic to overcome my general malaise.
This movie succeeded in doing exactly that. And I resisted as much as I could but ultimately succumbed to this story and these characters to find myself crying by the end. I really want to see it again but not in theater surrounded by sobbing girls.
Interesting that this is a film snob movie without the pretentiousness or snobbery. I’m sure many in my audience had no clue about most of the films being referenced yet that wouldn’t diminish the movie. However, knowing those films and filmmakers definitely enhances the experience.
Confident this will make my top ten this year.
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