Winner of the 2015 Sundance Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award, ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL is the story of Greg Gaines (Thomas Mann), an awkward high school senior whose mom forces him to spend time with Rachel – a girl in his class (Olivia Cooke) with whom he hasn't spoken to since kindergarten – who was just diagnosed with cancer.
Critic Reviews:
- " The spectacularly poignant ending, complete with growth, insight, and truth, will rip you apart and just as rebuild you. " – Leslie Combemale (Cinema Siren)
- " Mann and Cooke's performances are so open and natural that the screenplay's intelligent interrogation of lofty themes – including death, fear, and intergenerational relationships – never feels preachy or condescending. " – Rachel Brook (One Room With A View)
- " Despite being cobbled together from so many familiar pieces, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl feels wholly unique and is one of the best movies of the year. " – Jennifer Heaton (Alternative Lens)