''I'm Totally Fine'' is a 2022 science-fiction comedy film.
Plot
Vanessa embarks on a solo trip after the death of her
best friend Jennifer. But her self-care plans change
when she finds Jennifer standing in her kitchen, claiming to be an
extraterrestrial.
Cast
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Jillian Bell
Jillian Leigh Bell (born April 25, 1984) is an American actress, comedian and screenwriter. She stars in the 2019 film ''Brittany Runs a Marathon'' and 2022's ''I'm Totally Fine''. She starred as Jillian Belk on ''Workaholics'', voiced the role o ...
: Vanessa
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Natalie Morales: Jennifer
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Blake Anderson: Eric
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Harvey Guillén
Javier "Harvey" Guillén (; born ) is an American actor who is best known for his role as the human familiar Guillermo de la Cruz in the 2019 television series '' What We Do in the Shadows''.
Career
Guillén has appeared in recurring roles on ...
: DJ Twisted Bristle
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Kyle Newacheck
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Karen Maruyama: Sandra
Production
''I'm Totally Fine'' was announced in February 2021.
The story was conceived from the director's experiences of
Covid-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickl ...
, who struggled with uncertainty and anxiety but was "present and happy again" once he accepted he had no control.
Release
''I'm Totally Fine'' was released November 4, 2022.
Reception
RogerEbert.com rated the film 3 out of 4 and commented: "The best sci-fi illuminates darker corners of the human condition and screenwriter Alisha Ketry has crafted a sci-fi context illustrating the destabilizing experience of grief in thought-provoking ways."
Noel Murray from ''
The Los Angeles Times
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'' wrote a positive review: "The leads have a wonderful chemistry, with Bell hitting the right notes of anger and confusion and Morales maintaining the alien’s comic deadpan. Everyone involved has clearly thought through how such a wild fantasy situation might play out — and more importantly, how it would feel."
Nadir Samara of
Screen Rant
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argues the film has adequate production and performances, but lacks the spark needed for "a fun, sci-fi dramedy" and lacks chemistry between the lead characters.
References
External links
* {{IMDb title , 14122288
2020s American films
2020s English-language films
2022 science fiction films