The title in itself is a pun, so I can say with confidence in this case: no pun intended. When it comes to the movie ... well I understand if some people have an issue with the movie. The theme is quite troubled to say the least ... that is quite serious and not funny for a lot of people. I'd say everyone has been in touch one way or another ... had it affect their own life or the life of people they love.
So the movie seemingly taking it lightly ... well it is quite offensive! That being said, the movie does point the finger to it and makes it clear the character is more than flawed ... and that it is more than wrong what she does .. she is not behaving like a grown up ... and Nina Dobrev clearly can act! And kudos to her going for quite the unlikable character to say the least.
Suspend your disbelief and go with the drama ... and the comedy if you skip being offended ...
Plot summary
When Wren Pepper feels her closest friends slipping away, she lets loose a little white lie that snowballs into a colossal, life-altering event.
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July 29, 2024 at 04:57 AM
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More than just sick
Nina Dobrev shines in a lackluster drama, hindered by a predictable plot, lame screenplay, and overlong runtime
More so in the drama genre than pure comedy, although I did chuckle a couple times. The screenplay is lame, too predictable towards the end when she's forgiven so easily in a short amount of time, and the later half of the film is dragged out overstaying its welcome. The runtime could've been cut down by 20 minutes. There's a right way to do a taboo subject like faking cancer for attention and there's a bad way: Sick Girl is the latter.
I literally was like this is starting to fall into the silly, stupid category once I got to the scene where Wren's (Nina Dobrev) best friends have shaved their head in support of her cancer diagnosis, which she has been faking just to get the attention of her friends so that it could bring them together and they can hang out more often like old times. Nina puts in a fantastic committed performance, showcasing her dramatic range in her lead role as Wren and tbh she deserves better lead role material. Though, her performance cannot salvage how pathetically bland and disjointed the film's writing is by director/writer Jennifer Cram.
Although, I did like the emphasized theme of the significance of preserving and maintaining close friendships in adulthood, regardless of life responsibilities and individual paths of having kids, being married, etc. That shouldn't take priority over important friendships you hold dear to you. They are equal and it's all about balance, and making time for what and who is meaningful in your life.
Not a film I'd recommend going out of your way to watch, but if you're a fan of Nina's acting and on-screen presence (like I am), then yes I recommend Sick Girl as a one-time viewing. In overview though, she deserves better-written indie drama films or a drama series to star in.
Well distributed= Comedic, fun, sensitive, & serious,
Equally funny, fun, sensitive, enjoyeable,and serious to watch.
Great movie. Perfect comedic timing, loved the cast (joy to watch), characters, plot, and terrific pace. I watched it for Nina Dobrev and I really thought it was a "sick girl" movie; boy was I surprised - delightedly so.
I think it was actually well written as not to offend anybody. I especially loved the comedic timing of the cast and I actually laughed hard and loud on most jokes; it actually deserves to be in the comedy genre. The pace & transition of the story was perfect. Ending was properly done with appropriate realistic touch. The lessons/morals of the movie are there, albeit the motifs to almost every movie out there. I would totally rewatch this and will highly recommend this to people.