Twinless

This is an incredible film, I, like another reviewer, did not want it to end. Dylan O'Brien was outstanding playing two roles and a very believable Rocky. The film delivers with plenty of drama, laughs and an outstanding scene with Dylan O'Brien as Roman speaking to his twin, Rocky, who has passed. Make more films like this please especially with an ending that wraps it up nicely. Do agree with a fellow reviewer that more about the backstory of Dennis is my only feedback.

"Twinless" is my first recommendation of awards season.

1. DO watch the trailer.

2. Do NOT research the film beyond that.

If the trailer appeals to you, there's a good chance you'll like the film - and then you can leave yourself open for the unexpected.

There's at least a 50/50 of Dylan O'Brien getting nominations for the big ceremonies, and 100/100 he'll get 'em for the many smaller ones.

I wasn't bored for a second - and I felt a lot of stuff to boot.

This may seem like a comedy, but it is not. It felt more like a thriller even tho it has all the trimmings of a heavy drama. And for that reason, it should most certainly be considered for award season. It's multi genre and complex. The characters are saying one thing yet many things are happening simultaneously. It may seem predictable, but just went you feel like you do want to get comfortable, the characters throw in a wrench.

Dylan O'Brien was simply put fantastic! He plays two roles with such dexterity, his performance is nothing short of flawless. James Sweeney is not far behind as the character who has trouble living in his own skin. All in all, this film is a delight! It hits all the right notes at the right times keeping you glued at the edge of your seat!

There are so many ways/ places Twinless could have gone, but the director Sweeney chose the right balance to make it all work simultaneously. This is the kind of film I could sit through 4 more hours to see what happens to the protagonists.

You wouldn't think a movie that starts with a funeral and centers on a support group for people who've lost their identical twin would be the source of gut-busting laughter, but James Sweeney's "Twinless" manages to be just that. It's a brilliant, darkly comedic gem that had me laughing consistently from start to finish. This film is an absolute triumph of tone, balancing a genuinely sad premise with some of the sharpest and most unexpected humor I've seen on screen all year.

The magic of "Twinless" lies in the phenomenal chemistry between its two leads. Dylan O'Brien plays Roman, a stoic, grief-stricken man who is completely adrift after the death of his charismatic twin brother, Rocky. At a "twinless" support group, he stumbles into an unlikely friendship with Dennis, played by the film's writer and director, James Sweeney. Their dynamic is comedy gold. O'Brien's deadpan, often confused reactions to the world are the perfect foil for Sweeney's neurotic, quick-witted, and hilariously awkward Dennis. Every conversation they have, from buying groceries to navigating a Halloween party, is layered with clever one-liners and cringe-worthy moments that are utterly hysterical.

What makes the film so special is its fearlessness in finding comedy in the darkest of places. The script is packed with situations so uncomfortable you can't help but laugh. The support group scenes alone are a masterclass in awkward humor, led by a counselor who seems to be working through her own issues. The film constantly plays with your expectations, setting up what seems like a dramatic moment only to undercut it with a line of dialogue or a visual gag that is both shocking and incredibly funny.

"Twinless" is more than just a comedy; it's a smart, inventive, and surprisingly heartfelt film about loneliness and the strange ways people connect. But above all, it is hilarious. If you are looking for a movie that will make you laugh until you cry, this is it. It's a truly original film that proves even in grief, you can find something to laugh about.

A decent premise with good performances, especially from Dylan O'Brien. A little bit of action, comedy, and drama; and a few cool visual sequences. The film felt pretty cohesive, but I felt it didn't quite go to the extremes that it could have. I would've liked to learn more about Dennis' backstory too. (7.9/10)