Film Review – Splitsville

Screenwriters Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino found their way to some notice in 2020’s “The Climb,” where they explored the complications of life and love while following a study of male friendship. The duo returns with “Splitsville,” and they don’t stray far from their dramatic interests, once again inspecting the difficulties of partnerships and connections, this time involving married couples trying to make sense of a newfound curiosity around the ways of open relationships. Marvin and Covino (who also directs) have something slightly wacky in mind for the feature, but they also try to blend in emotionality and perhaps a bit of reality as they construct a semi-farce. “Splitsville” is funny and very strange, following a screenplay that’s attempting to share bizarre behaviors and relationships, out to remain approachable while dealing with thorny issues of jealousy and control. It’s a fascinating tonal tightrope walk at times. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com