Together

Despite the ever-growing popularity of horror films, I can honestly say I’ve really tired of half-baked releases that just don’t cut it, and that’s very much the case with this debut feature from writer-director Michael Shanks. By “half-baked,” I’m referring to pictures that aren’t especially scary, fall into patterns of predictable plot developments, routinely incorporate vague, unexplained elements, and fail woefully in their attempts at trying to offer audiences “something more” in terms of meaningful content, themes or insights. Regrettably, this combination of underwhelming qualities…

With their now largely sexless relationship straining at the seams, aspiring musician “Tim” (Dave Franco) and partner “Millie” (Alison Brie) move to a remote rural house near the school where she is to teach. The pair go for a country walk and during a sudden storm fall into what they think is a cavern, complete with old pews and a rather curious mural. Luckily there is a pool there so they don’t suffer from thirst before awakening in the morning and clambering out. No harm done, it appears, until poor old “Tim” goes to take a shower and finds he is no longer master of his own movements. He…

"TIM, I JUST [REDACTED]! WE ARE GOING TO THE HOSPITAL!" Comedy isn't listed as a genre, but this movie has its moments. I think one of the issues (or the main issue) I have with this movie is that the relationship seems... disfunctional and toxic. Tim is dependent on Millie and Millie seems fed-up with his pursuits, and neither of their friends help the situation with their commentary. **SPOILERS AHEAD:** The ending is lackluster, in that I don't feel a sense of closure. Mr. WhatsHisFace is presumably still living the good 'ole life down the way, and... did anyone bother to try to help the…

The script was well-structured, but for some reason I got incredibly bored and turned it off halfway through. Maybe it has a slow-paced storyline, or maybe because I've watched so many similar movies and series, I could predict the scenes beforehand. The film isn't bad, but it didn't capture my interest. If you like this type of production, give it a chance. I'd give it a 4 out of 10.