I was happy I got to see this film on my holiday film binge as well. The trailer portrays it as a quirky little indie film but I was not prepared for some of the more profound places it explores. This smart film has at its core a very tight narrative, necessarily well-planned, and its execution is very satisfying.
I don't want to give you any spoilers (although you can find the plot online) since you deserve to see it the way the filmmaker intended. So I will simply say the film follows two men, Dennis and Rocky, who meet at a grief support group for twins who have lost their other half. The story from there has twists which are humorous, shocking, and heartbreaking. Ultimately, this is a rather deep study of a type of loneliness that can make one do extreme or irrational things, and a truly universal need for connection at many levels. And portraying these states of the heart and mind are two wonderful actors who gave effortless performances. Watch Dylan O'Brien (Rocky and Roman) display one of the most envied acting skills as he plays two completely different characters. And James Sweeney is both unlikeable and so completely loveable as Dennis, whose earnest yearning is palpable.
Recommend? Yes, it is sweet, touching, sad, funny, and suspenseful, sometimes all at once.
https://www.twinlessfilm.com/
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