The story itself has all the makings of a fun and forgettable fling, but the authenticity that Hathaway brings to her portrayal, along with the compelling sweetness of Galitzine’s Hayes,
Michael Showalter
Based on a true story which inspired a book by entertainment journalist Michael Ausiello (played by Jim Parsons in the film), this looks like a beautifully bittersweet romance from the
"The Big Sick is funny but not laugh-out-loud hysterical, and it’s moving but not enough to bring you to tears."