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Sometimes I rent a movie and am totally surprised to really really like it.

Such is the case of

Me And Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

There is a lot to like in this film. From the beginning it surprises with its camera work and various unusual perspectives.

It is filmed in Pittsburgh and we see a lot of the city.

The story is rather straight forward. Plot number 12 perhaps of the 13 total. A bit of a twist but you get exactly what the title says.

Somewhere in the middle the main guy lies about the ending so we are pulled along with the trite expectation of a miracle. Good tactic for keeping the sadness at bey for awhile.

It even worked on me.

There are "feels" here so watch out. I had misty eyes at the end.

Mostly young actors with a bit of help from some very good adults. I hope to see more of them in the future.

I would not mind seeing this again. It would not spoil I think. The humor is repayable. Yes. It is funny. That makes it a 4 out of Netflix5.

One more thing. There is an Earl in this. And in the title. Good news.

Labels: films