Starring: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Olivia Cooke, Nick Offerman, Connie Britton
Certificate: 12
Genre: Comedy
Awards: None
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl may not have the most unique of premisses - A boy befriends a girl who has cancer - yet its execution allows it to be a cut above the rest.The film begins in a very cliche teen movie style, with the character of Greg (Mann) who doesn't attach himself to any group in high school. That is until his mother makes him befriend Rachel (Cooke) when they learn that she has Leukaemia. Rather than turning into a romance however, we see a blossoming friendship with the inclusion of Earl (Cyler), Greg's best friend who both make films based on world cinema.
MAEATDG is incredibly funny but also keeps us sticking with the heart of the horror of terminal disease, giving emotional punches throughout. Each of the characters become fleshed out throughout the film to stop them from becoming teen movie stereotypes whilst the supporting cast also give memorable performances.
Due to the film's style and humour, this is a very memorable teen movie that never feels plain or boring. Bringing a ton of different emotions, Me and Earl and The Dying Girl could be the best teen film of the year.
****Good
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