Time: 93 Minutes
Cast:
Daisy Ridley as Fran Larsen
Dave Merheje as Robert Naser
Parvesh Cheena as Garrett
Marcia DeBonis as Carol
Meg Stalter as Isobel
Brittany O’Grady as Sophie
Bree Elrod as Amelia
Director: Rachel Lambert

The main thing I knew about Sometimes I Think About Dying is that it’s an indie film which starred Daisy Ridley in the lead role. I was curious about it and having seen it, I think more people should be checking it out.

It’s a very simple movie, following Daisy Ridley’s character in her day to day life, and despite the title, the vibes are rather calm and soothing. The movie not only captures the mundanity of daily office life, but effectively portrays loneliness, depression, isolation and disconnection, in a subtle yet relatable and sincere way. While it’s only 90 minutes long, it felt like a short film turned into a movie, and it turns out that’s actually the case here. Not that the movie is boring, it just feels like it’s a little stretched out at times.

Daisy Ridley delivers the best performance I’ve seen from her as protagonist Fran. It’s such a naturalistic and empathetic performance that’s subtle and restrained, yet conveys so much through her mannerisms and expressions.

Rachel Lambert’s direction is understated, but very strong. It’s very well shot, whether it be capturing the hyper realism of a drab office space, or the brief surreal moments in Fran’s head. Between that and the editing, they really convey her headspace. The score from Dabney Morris is also superb and fits the tone of the movie.

Sometimes I Think About Dying is a sombre, understated and tender movie about isolation and loneliness, well directed and with an amazing performance from Daisy Ridley.