I'm Totally Fine

I'm Totally Fine is a 2022 science fiction comedy film, directed by Brandon Dermer and co-written with Alisha Ketry.

Premise
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

 * Jillian Bell: Vanessa
 * Natalie Morales: Jennifer
 * Blake Anderson: Eric
 * Harvey Guillén: DJ Twisted Bristle
 * Kyle Newacheck
 * Karen Maruyama: Sandra

Production
I'm Totally Fine was announced in February 2021. The film was shot in Temecula, California in November 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story was conceived from the director's experiences of COVID-19, when he struggled with uncertainty and anxiety but was "present and happy again" once he accepted that he had no control.

Release
I'm Totally Fine was released on 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 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 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.