There are no spaceships or otherworldly creatures in “Marjorie Prime,” but the sci-fi drama isn’t lacking in big ideas. Michael Almereyda‘s film is based on Jordan Harrison’s Pulitzer-prize winning play which takes place in a not-so-distant future, where artificial intelligence has advanced to such a degree, that digital versions of deceased loves ones can be created. And it’s from this simple premise that a story about memory and truth begins to unfold.
“Marjorie Prime” focuses on eighty-six-year-old Marjorie (Lois Smith), who spends time with the young likeness of her deceased husband Walter (Jon Hamm). This revitalized Walter is a sophisticated holographic projection that provides companionship while stimulating Marjorie’s memory — allowing her to explore their shared past as she lives with dementia. In this exclusive clip, Walter recounts the Julia Roberts romantic comedy “My Best Friend’s Wedding” with an amusingly deadpan synopsis of the plot.
“Marjorie Prime” expands today in wide release.