“Together” Serves Us With Some Sticky Pleasure When They Apply That … “Sweaty Married” Pressure!

“Together” Plot: Years into their relationship, Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Allison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country. With tensions already flaring, an encounter with an unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh!

 

 

I’m Intertwined On You, Babe!

         Have you ever contemplated the profound connections that couples experience, whether they are married, in established relationships, or even in the initial stages of dating? It’s common for people to express their feelings by saying they feel “meant to be” or that they are “soulmates.” However, after watching the film “Together,” you may find yourself reevaluating the use of such phrases. 

 

      While these expressions undoubtedly carry a significant amount of sentiment and affection, the film presents a disturbing and unconventional portrayal of love. It centers on the poignant idea of two distinct individuals coming together out of a deep and unconditional love, but it does so in a way that is both unsettling and unusual.

 

 

Tim & Millie

       I appreciate that Dave Franco and Alison Brie are a real-life married couple, which likely adds an extra layer of authenticity to their performances in “Together” and contributes to the film’s overall believability for viewers. That said, I found this movie to be more of a one-time watch for me. It didn’t quite live up to the hype of being labeled the “best horror film of the year.” I’ve noticed that many distribution companies tend to use similar marketing phrases, claiming their films are groundbreaking in the horror genre. While that’s a common approach, I didn’t feel any suspense or fear during the viewing; I didn’t jump at any moments, and there was a noticeable absence of gore and truly horrific elements.

 

      On a positive note, both Franco and Brie delivered commendable performances in their respective roles. While I appreciated their talent, I wouldn’t choose to watch this film again. It might not be a go-to for me in the future, even as something to put on for background noise while I relax.

 

 

Stuck On You!

           The movie was utterly absurd, overflowing with exaggerated humor that often missed the mark. One scene in particular, set in the bathroom at Millie’s workplace, stood out as the most predictable moment in the entire film. I had foreseen that twist long before it happened—it felt inevitable! Any viewer paying attention would have expected such a scene to feature prominently in this storyline. 

 

        Interestingly, “Together” drew my mind back to Demi Moore’s “The Substance.” Although the two movies are quite different in plot, the experiences of Moore’s character and her younger self resonated with me in a way that made me ponder comparisons. Ultimately, this film turned out to be a bizarre interpretation of love, and I found it to be unnecessary and lacking substance. It simply didn’t seem worthy of a theatrical release; it would have been far better suited for a direct-to-streaming platform, where audiences could enjoy it without the expectation of quality that comes with a cinema experience.

 

 

Fusing…

      In an ideal world, love is a treasure—something that should be cherished and regarded as rare and exquisite. Not everyone possesses the capacity to love or even encounters love throughout their lives. Unfortunately, this film subverts that belief by distorting the essence of true love. It romanticizes the concept in a manner that feels unsettling and sinister, forcing viewers to grapple with a version of love that is far from the traditional ideal we hold dear.