I went into Twinless with no idea what to expect, no trailers or spoilers—just sat down and got ready for whatever came. Right away, Sweeney’s story grabs you with light moments that feel like a fun chat, but soon it turns into something deeper about loss.
The start is full of laughs, turning a support group for people who’ve lost their twin into something funny. Dylan O’Brien plays Roman, a quiet guy lost after his twin brother Rocky dies, and he also plays Rocky in flashbacks. Sweeney’s words are quick and smart—think funny but also a bit of sadness snuck in.
But then it shifts to real sadness without warning. The movie digs into the empty space left by a twin’s death, although this sad part doesn’t drag on forever. Hope starts to show up slowly as Roman meets Dennis, played by Sweeney himself, their friendship grows but not the way you expect. The friendship turns twisty, like a light thriller with secrets and lies that blur what’s real. Sweeney mixes genres well, making you face tough truths about trust and neediness in relationships.
Sweeney’s skills in writing, directing, and acting make it all fit. Twinless isn’t simple to watch, but that’s why it works: blind trip through laughs, tears, hope, unease, ending in beauty. O’Brien gives his best, and Sweeney shows us in the end we all just want to feel connected and to be loved.
Twinless starts October 23 at Luna Leederville and Luna on SX.
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