Film Review – Twinless

“Twinless” is the second film from writer/director/actor James Sweeney, who previously helmed 2019’s “Straight Up.” It’s a sophomore effort that plays with remarkable confidence at times, putting Sweeney to a difficult tonality test as he mounts a dark comedy about wounded people and their messy emotional survival skills. It’s the story of two men finding each other in a world of pain, making an unlikely connection that’s challenged by unusual outside forces as the central bond strengthens. Sweeney maintains attention to character and mood with “Twinless,” taking a few risks with unlikability to explore a particularly troubling story and the personalities that populate it. It’s a surprising endeavor, and one that’s well-written and crafted, but also superbly performed, as Sweeney is joined by Dylan O’Brien in the feature, and he’s never been better, portraying two defined people inadvertently dealing with issues involving the same man, generating a fascinating inspection of trust and obsession in an excellent picture. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com