When I say Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was a hit at Sundance, I am not exaggerating. The film took home prizes for both the Grand Jury and Audience Awards. The same thing happened with last year’s Sundance breakout Whiplash, and that ended up getting nominated for Best Picture and won three Oscars. I do not think Me and Earl will have the same fate because 1) it is being released in June and 2) it is a far more Sundance-y movie than Whiplash is, but that does not diminish that the movie is pretty good. I will say, I hope if it has any shot, it is for Olivia Cooke‘s performance.
The second trailer for the film has been released, and you can check it out below. Though, the film is half comedy, so be aware punchlines will get spoiled here. I recommend you just go see the movie when it hits theaters June 12 instead, but some people might want a taste. People like tastes.
Greg Gaines (Thomas Mann) is an awkward, self-deprecating high school student determined to coast through his senior year as anonymously as possible. Avoiding social interactions like the plague, Greg spends most of his time remaking wacky versions of classic movies with his only friend, Earl (RJ Cyler). Greg’s well-meaning mother intervenes, forcing him to befriend Rachel (Olivia Cooke), a classmate who’s been diagnosed with leukemia. Against his better judgment, Greg concedes. Both Greg and Rachel are surprised–even shocked–to find out that they actually like each other. Tentative at first, this unlikely duo becomes inseparable. But when Rachel gets sicker, Greg’s well-fortified world is changed forever.
