"The Skeleton Twins" is a a gripping and hilarious film. It tells the story of Maggie, played by Kristen Wiig, and Milo, played by Bill Hader. They are both depressed and have not seen each other for ten years. After a suicide attempt by Milo, Maggie decides its best if Milo moves in with her and husband, Lance, played by Luke Wilson. It seems like Maggie and Lance have everything perfect, but deep down Maggie is dealing with depression problems all leading back to her childhood. As for Milo, he is in the same boat after he meets up with his love from his teenage years. It is a funny, heartwarming, and intense film.
This film is great because of all of the twists and turns all mixed in with Wiig's Hader's and Wilson's comedy. Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader have worked together before and they have such great chemistry on film, and it really shines through this film. This film has a dramatic taste on real life, and Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader do a great job in balancing the comedy and drama in this film and it really worked best for this film. These are tough roles for both of them because they are playing these hilarious people with a terrible past, and they really make it work so well. Also, Luke Wilson really nails his role so well. You feel for him in this film because he is a genuine husband that really cares for Maggie, and you feel bad for him towards the end. This film was a huge success at Sundance and it it is worth checking out.
Grade = 85/100 = B
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