Saw this at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
"Sometimes I Think About Dying" is a story about Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh, which leads to dating and more, now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself. The film does a pretty good job exploring social anxiety, depression and loneliness through a dull setting that feels purposeful. The narrative and setting isn't going to be for everyone since it's pretty slow but it worked on me.
The direction is pretty good, the camerawork and musical score does a great job capturing the setting and atmosphere, and Daisy Ridley gives a great performance. Ridley has been good in previous works before hand but here Ridley felt nature as you are able to understand her awkwardness and loneliness at the same time. Some of the visual presentations revolving around scenes where she lays dying on the floor in the woods, beach or grounds were fantastic as they were filled with great colors and dull yet striking visuals.
Many of the characters felt nature as if they acted as every day people in real life. There were a feel poorly written dialogue moments that were a little distracting but it didn't ruin the overall experience of the film.
Overall, it's a film that isn't for everyone but I really liked this one.
Rating: A-
"Sometimes I Think About Dying" is a story about Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh, which leads to dating and more, now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself. The film does a pretty good job exploring social anxiety, depression and loneliness through a dull setting that feels purposeful. The narrative and setting isn't going to be for everyone since it's pretty slow but it worked on me.
The direction is pretty good, the camerawork and musical score does a great job capturing the setting and atmosphere, and Daisy Ridley gives a great performance. Ridley has been good in previous works before hand but here Ridley felt nature as you are able to understand her awkwardness and loneliness at the same time. Some of the visual presentations revolving around scenes where she lays dying on the floor in the woods, beach or grounds were fantastic as they were filled with great colors and dull yet striking visuals.
Many of the characters felt nature as if they acted as every day people in real life. There were a feel poorly written dialogue moments that were a little distracting but it didn't ruin the overall experience of the film.
Overall, it's a film that isn't for everyone but I really liked this one.
Rating: A-