Summary
This review was originally part of our coverage for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Sometimes I Think About Dying, by directorRachel Lambert, begins with several scenes of beauty within mundanity.
And yes, occasionally throughout her day, she thinks about what it would be like to die.
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Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
What Is ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ About?
Ridley is excellent in this extremely reserved and quiet role.
Since Fran isnt saying much at all, her actionsquite literallyspeak louder than words.
It’s a story of self-acceptance, but in the smallest of steps towards positive progression.
Ridley makes a meal of this dark madcap of a movie that all rides on her shoulders.
Even though these moments are small victories, theyre victories nonetheless.
Its an extremely relatable feeling which we rarely seen captured on screen, but Lambert does so with ease.
Sometimes I Think About Dyingis available to stream on MUBI US starting June 21.
Image via Oscilloscope
