Loners

In this day in which the "incel" and his tendency to open fire on humans runs parallel to hideous governmental overreach, art has finally accepted its satirical charge by addressing both in Eryc Tramonn's brilliant social comedy, "Loners."

In an absurdist response to acts of violence, the dystopian government of "Loners" logically concludes that the introverts prone to perpetuating these acts need aggressive socialization -- they need friends, and the kind of friends who will keep them under tight authoritarian watch. You'll know a Loner when you see one, because they're adorned with a curiously hotwired headband accompanied by the billboarded letter "L." Socialize, Loners, or you'll be "disappeared." Awesome.

Accompanied by outstanding acting from Brian Letcher, Tyson Turrou, David Christian Welborn, and Melissa Paladino, the writing is top shelf, leveraging subcutaneous dark comedy which often breaks the surface with truly informed hilarity. "Loners" is a master class in subtle, biting, and socially telling comedy.

Loners is a fun, heartfelt movie about a group of people just wanting to be themselves and who just might need to learn to lean on each other for support in spite of their desires to be alone. We all have a little bit of each of these characters in ourselves, or know someone in our lives who are Loners. This is not a political film, it's a satire, a good watch, has a great score, and fun characters with a fun little twist.

I don't know if this captures what being a loner is, rather than the way others see our daily lives, but it does draw a clear line for both sides to consider. Ultimately, the strongest truth it sheds light on is paranoia. The struggle is real folks!

This movie was so much fun. Totally makes you without trying too hard. I have no idea what the nut job review with gun stats is talking about. This movie is smart but doesn't write checks that can't cash. Highly recommended.

Loners was a great expression of true and contemporary problems that certain people face in today's society. It was a perfect solution for the triggering need to smile and laugh. There are both cleaver and obvious jokes that bring together a great story with an involved and convincing cast of characters. Highly recommended for a night of laughter.