Sick Girl (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Jennifer Cram |
| Written by | Jennifer Cram |
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| Cinematography | Ante Cheng |
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| Music by | Patrick Stump |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sick Girl is a 2023 American comedy film written and directed by Jennifer Cram and starring Nina Dobrev, Brandon Mychal Smith, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Koenig, Hayley Magnus, Ray McKinnon, Dan Bakkedahl and Wendi McLendon-Covey. It is Cram's feature directorial debut and Dobrev serves as an executive producer of the film.[1][2]
Cast
- Nina Dobrev as Wren Pepper[2]
- Brandon Mychal Smith as Leo
- Sherry Cola as Laurel
- Stephanie Koenig as Cece
- Hayley Magnus as Jill
- Ray McKinnon as Malcolm
- Dan Bakkedahl as Fred Pepper
- Wendi McLendon-Covey as Carol Pepper
- Randy Wayne as Derek
Production
Filming occurred in Oklahoma. In August 2019, it was announced that filming wrapped.[3] The COVID-19 pandemic served as a factor as to why the film was in post-production for more than three years.[1] Patrick Stump serves as composer of the film, making it his first film score.[1]
Release
The film was released in theaters and on digital platforms in the United States on October 20, 2023.[4][5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 45% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.9/10.[6]
Courtney Howard of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote, "On paper, it contains admirable notions about adult female friendships and the need to maintain that vital bond. In execution, however, those stirring sentiments are tested by taxing hijinks."[7]
Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "If you are going to do a so-called 'hilarious' comedy dealing with cancer you better know how to do it. Unfortunately, writer/director Jennifer Cram, for her first feature film in those jobs, does not knock it out of the park."[8]
References
- ^ a b c Wiseman, Andreas (May 5, 2023). "Nina Dobrev Comedy 'Sick Girl' Heads To Cannes Market; First-Look Images Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (July 24, 2019). "Nina Dobrev To Star And Executive Produce Indie Comedy 'Sick Girl', Debut Film From Jennifer Cram". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ McDonnell, Brandy (August 15, 2019). "Nina Dobrev film 'Sick Girl' wraps filming in Oklahoma". The Oklahoman. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Lewis, George (September 20, 2023). "First trailer for Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev's new R-rated comedy". Digital Spy. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Danoff, Owen. "Nina Dobrev Lies To Her Friends In New Clip From Sick Girl [EXCLUSIVE]". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ "Sick Girl". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Howard, Courtney (October 18, 2023). "Sick Girl Review: Nina Dobrev Leads a Deflating Cringe Comedy About Mending Fractured Female Friendships". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (October 18, 2023). "Sick Girl Review: Warning – Nina Dobrev's Ailing Cancer "Comedy" May Be Harmful To Your Health". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
