Lucy (Dakota Johnson) and Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) have been best friends all their lives. When Jane is promoted and the new role requires her to move out of the country, everything changes. Not only will their friendship be tested, but as Lucy comes to some realizations, things may never be the same again.
Inspired by the real life coming out story of screenwriter Lauren Pomerantz who previously worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, we embark on Lucy’s journey of self discovery. Afraid of facing the unknown in her early thirties when ‘we’re supposed to have it all figured out’ couldn’t have been more relatable if it tried. Whether it was exploring her sexuality or deciding to focus on art for a living, I enjoyed coming along for the ride.
At the heart of the film, however, is the friendship between the girls. Johnson and Mizuno’s chemistry was believable enough. I’ve always felt that Johnson is underrated as an actor, but her comedic timing here was everything. And though I’m not as familiar as Mizuno, I felt like she was just as matched in that department too. The way in which they approached these characters was well done. I liked that we were privy to the good, the bad and the ugly. The fact that they could say anything to each other, even if it hurt, showed how much they cared. And while the time they inevitably spent apart was tough to watch, it gave them both a chance to grow and find their way back.
AM I OK? is the film that I didn’t know I needed. I can’t believe that it debuted in Sundance in 2022 and was only released into the world now. It tells an important story about being true to who you are and also one about the significance of friendship. I recommend checking it out!
Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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