I was very worried about where this movie was going to go, but it felt to me (an able-bodied person) like a thoughtful portrayal of the frustrations and anxiety disabled people have been expressing during the COVID pandemic.
I found Sofia Bryant's performance really touching and relatable, especially in the way she's always trying to down play her illness and struggles in order not to freak out both herself and those around her. And how people who don't know her (or don't try to know her) take it as a sign that she is not actually struggling. Beyond the disability aspect, it felt very true to my own experience as a black woman, on how we sometimes cannot really afford vulnerability.
Also Terese is just a fun character and it was nice to spend time with her and her thoughts, especially with such a slick cinematography to accompany her.
My only two issues with this movie would be:
First, Amanda. I felt like the movie was a little too lenient with her in the end, not completely putting the blame on Terese for here irresponsibility throughout the movie, (thank god!) but still slightly blaming her for not opening up more. As if Amanda couldn't do a google search.
Second, I feel like the financial aspect should have come into play, especially since so many people lost their jobs all around the world because of COVID and high risk people having to work, sometimes dangerous jobs and put themselves in danger because of that has been discussed at length. I'm sure this could have also been addressed in the same serious but light way other issues have been.
Still, I strongly recommend this movie, I had a great time watching it and I'm sure other people will too.
