{"id":3014,"date":"2017-05-23T19:07:17","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T19:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderbird.tv\/2017\/05\/23\/entanglement-connects-the-dots-in-this-charming-comedy\/"},"modified":"2017-05-23T19:07:17","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T19:07:17","slug":"entanglement-connects-the-dots-in-this-charming-comedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderbird.tv\/2017\/05\/23\/entanglement-connects-the-dots-in-this-charming-comedy\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cEntanglement\u201d Connects the dots in this charming comedy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reel Honest Reviews<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cEntanglement,\u201d starring Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley, Joshy) and Jess Weixler (The Good Housewife, Teeth), premiering at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is a dark rom-com that never misses a beat as it explores heartbreak, our psyches, and emotional healing. \u00a0We meet \u00a0Ben (Middleditch) who is depressed and attempts to commit suicide several times, but always fails due to one little forgotten detail. \u00a0His life is a mess ever since his wife left him, but then he meets Hannah,\u00a0his almost-sister, and his life takes a turn and leads him down an unexpected path in life. \u00a0\u201dEntanglement\u201d always remembers that it\u2019s a comedy while it successfully integrates deep emotional concepts and even a bit of science to keep us thinking and entertained.\u00a0Typically, there\u2019s nothing funny about suicide, but Ben\u2019s failed attempts most certainly elicit laugh out loud moments. \u00a0This sets the mood for the rest of the film as we get to know this troubled and depressed young man. \u00a0After answering the door during one of his attempts, (he just couldn\u2019t resist the call of the doorbell after slitting his wrists) he is rushed to the hospital to be saved. \u00a0Fast forward to a few months later\u2014he\u2019s in therapy (a friend who is a child psychologist), and finds out that his parents almost adopted a baby girl. \u00a0Looking for answers to his so-called life, Ben goes on a quest to find her with the help of his best friend and neighbor, Tabby (Diana Bang). \u00a0He not only finds his almost-sister Hannah (Weixler), but he falls in love with her. \u00a0With her, he explores what life means, how to live again, and how we are all connected.<\/p>\n

Initially, even with the topic of depression and suicide, \u201cEntanglement\u201d feels light and funny\u2014and it is. \u00a0The delicate balance and careful understanding of the fragility of life is beautifully depicted while keeping the underlying current of humor. \u00a0It\u2019s reminiscent of Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader\u2019s indie comedy \u201cThe Skeleton Twins,\u201d but remains more upbeat throughout the film. \u00a0 And the entire premise of the film is based upon the Entanglement Theory. \u00a0Simply put, everyone and everything is connected, always affecting one another. \u00a0 Together, Ben and Hannah, express this theory with a light-hearted comedic touch. \u00a0The characters are all uniquely interesting albeit a bit over the top, but this adds to the humor as it never takes itself too seriously. \u00a0As we meet the others in Ben\u2019s life, we begin to understand him better. \u00a0He lacks confidence and based on his interactions with his parents, we can see why. \u00a0His juvenile interactions with his therapist\u2019s patient (Jena Skodje) indicate that he hasn\u2019t quite matured yet, and Tabby is that misunderstood girl next door character he\u2019s overlooking.<\/p>\n

Middleditch and Weixler create an unusual yet perfect pair in this film. \u00a0Middleditch has a unique skill in portraying a lovable loser contrasted by Weixler\u2019s confident and rebellious \u201cHannah.\u201d \u00a0Middleditch\u2019s mannerisms and timing demonstrates \u00a0that he\u2019s a talented comedic actor. \u00a0It\u2019s a strong ensemble cast, but Skodje stands out as the back-talking, insolent adolescent ready to set Middleditch\u2019s \u201cBen\u201d straight. \u00a0The astute and insightful writing, clear direction, and talented cast give us a wonderfully entertaining dark comedy with heart.<\/p>\n

\u201cEntanglement\u201d will screen on May 24th at the SIFF and will also be a part of the Brooklyn Film Festival. \u00a0For tickets to see it at SIFF, go to\u00a0SIFF<\/a>\u00a0TICKETS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reel Honest Reviews \u201cEntanglement,\u201d starring Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley, Joshy) and Jess Weixler (The Good Housewife, Teeth), premiering at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is a dark rom-com that never misses a beat as it explores heartbreak, our psyches, and emotional healing. \u00a0We meet \u00a0Ben (Middleditch) who is depressed and attempts to commit suicide … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\u201cEntanglement\u201d Connects the dots in this charming comedy - Thunderbird Entertainment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thunderbird.tv\/2017\/05\/23\/entanglement-connects-the-dots-in-this-charming-comedy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\u201cEntanglement\u201d Connects the dots in this charming comedy - 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