I saw My Dead Friend Zoe at the SXSW premiere after having seen Kyle Hausmann-Stokes' original short film, Merit + Zoe, and I can honestly say, I was blown away by the finished product. The short laid the groundwork for a uniquely interesting story, and this film brought it to life in such a human, funny, real, and emotional way. This is truly one of the most heartfelt movies I have seen in a long time.
I am understating it when I say Sonequa Martin-Green gave an award-worthy performance as Merit. The rest of the team (including Natalie Morales, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, and Gloria Reuben) are perfectly cast in their roles. While the storyline is military-focused and it paints what feels like a very real picture of the camaraderie, anxiety, and uncertainty of service, the story it weaves about friendship and loss and love and forgiveness is incredibly universal and absolutely beautiful.
I am understating it when I say Sonequa Martin-Green gave an award-worthy performance as Merit. The rest of the team (including Natalie Morales, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, and Gloria Reuben) are perfectly cast in their roles. While the storyline is military-focused and it paints what feels like a very real picture of the camaraderie, anxiety, and uncertainty of service, the story it weaves about friendship and loss and love and forgiveness is incredibly universal and absolutely beautiful.