This is not a love story.
She actually doesn't end up dying, if that makes you feel better. So, you can all relax knowing she isn't going to die in the end.
Now, I don't remember the exact quote said by the lead character, and narrator, Greg(Thomas Mann), but let me assure you- something along the lines of the sentences above were stated.
Based on the novel of the same name and written by Jesse Andrews, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is a comedy-drama about an awkward high school student named Greg, who is forced by his parents to befriend a classmate, Rachel(Olivia Cooke), who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Prior to Olivia, Greg, who prides himself on the fact that he survived high school for almost four years by being invisible, really only has one friend whom he spends a significant amount of time with. Earl(RJ Cyler). On the side, Greg and Earl make crappy parody movies based on classic films (references which will make any true movie watcher proud). Together, the boys decide to make a film for Rachel.
FYI, for the remainder of this entry I will be referring to the film as "Earl", because typing the entire title out every single time is just unnecessary.
Automatically, when we think about a boy and a girl befriending each other after learning she is diagnosed with leukemia, we imagine A Walk to Remember. However, this is NOT a love story. Greg and Olivia do become best friends, and end up hanging out with each other every day, but they don't fall in love. Instead, think of this movie to be more comparable to that of the 2012 film The Perks of Being a Wallflower. BUT- I have to admit to you, that I liked Perks better than Earl.
Earl won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and the Audience Award for U.S. drama at this year's 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Basically, the film is so awkward and weird, it ends up being quite funny. Olivia Cooke delivers an attention-worthy performance, as her character evolves through the different stages of treatment. As for Thomas Mann, there's definitely something about him that is so honest, he makes you want to be his friend by the end of the film. The only thing is that about half of the way in to the film, I was ready to find out how it ends so I can go on with the rest of my day. I do believe it is a unique, less predictable, story with endearing characters but, not necessarily a movie we haven't completely seen before.
As for whether or not Rachel lives like Greg promised, you guys will have to either read the book or watch the movie yourself!
I had the opportunity to cover the movie! I interviewed the three lead actors Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke and RJ Cyler, as well as the Director of the film, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Who, by the way, actually started as a personal assistant to HUGE filmmakers like Alejandro González Iñárritu, Martin Scorsese, Nora Ephron, and Robert De Niro!
Now, I don't remember the exact quote said by the lead character, and narrator, Greg(Thomas Mann), but let me assure you- something along the lines of the sentences above were stated.
Based on the novel of the same name and written by Jesse Andrews, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is a comedy-drama about an awkward high school student named Greg, who is forced by his parents to befriend a classmate, Rachel(Olivia Cooke), who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Prior to Olivia, Greg, who prides himself on the fact that he survived high school for almost four years by being invisible, really only has one friend whom he spends a significant amount of time with. Earl(RJ Cyler). On the side, Greg and Earl make crappy parody movies based on classic films (references which will make any true movie watcher proud). Together, the boys decide to make a film for Rachel.
FYI, for the remainder of this entry I will be referring to the film as "Earl", because typing the entire title out every single time is just unnecessary.
Automatically, when we think about a boy and a girl befriending each other after learning she is diagnosed with leukemia, we imagine A Walk to Remember. However, this is NOT a love story. Greg and Olivia do become best friends, and end up hanging out with each other every day, but they don't fall in love. Instead, think of this movie to be more comparable to that of the 2012 film The Perks of Being a Wallflower. BUT- I have to admit to you, that I liked Perks better than Earl.
Earl won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and the Audience Award for U.S. drama at this year's 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Basically, the film is so awkward and weird, it ends up being quite funny. Olivia Cooke delivers an attention-worthy performance, as her character evolves through the different stages of treatment. As for Thomas Mann, there's definitely something about him that is so honest, he makes you want to be his friend by the end of the film. The only thing is that about half of the way in to the film, I was ready to find out how it ends so I can go on with the rest of my day. I do believe it is a unique, less predictable, story with endearing characters but, not necessarily a movie we haven't completely seen before.
As for whether or not Rachel lives like Greg promised, you guys will have to either read the book or watch the movie yourself!
I had the opportunity to cover the movie! I interviewed the three lead actors Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke and RJ Cyler, as well as the Director of the film, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Who, by the way, actually started as a personal assistant to HUGE filmmakers like Alejandro González Iñárritu, Martin Scorsese, Nora Ephron, and Robert De Niro!
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Dress: Topshop
Shoes: My go-to white pumps, which I wear with everything and should maybe consider expanding my options, by Charles David
#OOTD Details
Dress: Topshop
Shoes: My go-to white pumps, which I wear with everything and should maybe consider expanding my options, by Charles David
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