I just got to see the new film Twinless and wow. This dark comedy and psychological thriller is a movie you have to add to your list of must-sees. Written, directed by, and starring James Sweeney, this film features an all-around incredibly talented cast, most notably the magnificent Dylan O’Brien.
The film begins with an honestly beautiful and heart-wrenching premise and central concept that it’s a film about grief. That’s a theme that is sustained throughout the entire film. However, it’s a movie about a particular kind of grief, the grief that twins feel when they lose the other half of their identity.
You’re probably thinking, “Wait a second, how could that even be a movie? Is there much content here?” I promise you, there’s so much story in this film, and that’s what is truly beautiful about it. The way the movie takes you on this rollercoaster of a story, encompassing all facets of grief and the complexity of its storytelling, is genuinely breathtaking. The writing is so good. It’s so thoughtful. And some of the quietest moments that are interwoven throughout this entire film are so beautifully executed. You can tell a lot of care was taken in crafting this story.
And then let’s talk about the acting in this film, which is hands-down some of the best acting I’ve seen all year. Dylan O’Brien is absolutely fantastic in this role. And then we’ve got James Sweeney who is simply incredible. There are times when you watch him where you think, “Okay, this character is kind of villainous right now.” But at the same time, you feel so bad for this character. It’s just so difficult to have that on screen, but he does it flawlessly.
The cinematography was beautifully done as well. It’s those quiet moments where the shots just have you feeling like you’re right there with these characters and experiencing everything alongside them.
This movie is such a gem. I can’t believe this was James Sweeny’s directorial debut. I’m giving Twinless a 5 out of 5. This is hands down one of my favorite movies that I’ve seen this year of 2025. This is such a must-watch film.
