It's not enough that this indie comedy is raucously funny thanks to star and cowriter Kumail Nanjiani, but it really kicks you right in the heart because it's based on the true story of Nanjiani's own romance with wife — and cowriter — Emily Gordon. The basis of truth is just one reason it feels so real; The Big Sick also portrays the harrowing feelings of waiting for a loved one to recover from life-threatening illness, and the relationships between Kumail and the parents (both his own and Emily's) are so richly drawn. Oh, and we're not the only ones who loved this movie, as evidenced by its Critics' Choice and SAG Award nominations.
