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‘Friendship’ Earns Praise for Unsettling Cringe and Standout Performances

The A24-backed feature from debut director Andrew DeYoung uses gleeful derangement to examine the challenges of adult male friendship

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Overview

  • Early reviews from Empire and CityAM highlight the film’s gleefully deranged cringe comedy that has audiences squirming.
  • Tim Robinson is praised for his breakthrough starring role as socially awkward Craig, capitalizing on his signature awkward humour.
  • Paul Rudd delivers a measured supporting turn as charismatic weatherman Austin, grounding the film’s extreme awkwardness.
  • Critics highlight its quotable dialogue and unsettling blend of empathy and discomfort.
  • After premieres at TIFF and SXSW, A24’s feature opens wide in cinemas on July 18.