The Skeleton Twins is the latest on-screen pairing of Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. But unlike any of their other projects, it's a much more substantial film, allowing them to showcase their versatility as both comedic and dramatic actors.
The story focuses on twins Maggie and Milo Dean (Wiig and Hader), who were once close-knit but drifted apart 10 years earlier. Coincidentally, they both try attempting suicide at the same time, but by good luck and good timing, both their lives are spared. And they're given a second chance to reconnect with one another and mend their relationship.
The film premiered earlier this year at Sundance, and it's receiving a wide release this month.
From my full review:
The story focuses on twins Maggie and Milo Dean (Wiig and Hader), who were once close-knit but drifted apart 10 years earlier. Coincidentally, they both try attempting suicide at the same time, but by good luck and good timing, both their lives are spared. And they're given a second chance to reconnect with one another and mend their relationship.
The film premiered earlier this year at Sundance, and it's receiving a wide release this month.
From my full review:
4.5 out of 5. Although the story's bittersweet message may sound clichéd, Wiig and Hader fully commit to it, making it work with their effortless charm and even turning what could have easily been an eye-rolling moment — a sing-along to Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" — into the highlight of the film. In fact, it may even be the most grin-inducing scene to grace cinema screens all year. You'd be hard pressed not to walk out of the film with a tear in your eyes and a smile on your face.
