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'Together' Draws Near-Universal Praise Ahead of U.S. Release

Critical praise for its inventive body-horror effects as well as star performances accompanies a slight dip in its Rotten Tomatoes score following intensified promotional efforts.

Alison Brie as Mille, left, and Dave Franco as Tim in “Together.”
Alison Brie as Mille in “Together.”
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Alison Brie as Mille, left, and Dave Franco as Tim in “Together.”

Overview

  • Together is directed by Michael Shanks and stars real-life spouses Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a couple who supernaturally fuse after drinking mysterious cave water.
  • The film premiered at Sundance in January, secured a competitive $15–17 million Neon distribution deal and opens in U.S. theaters on July 30.
  • Critics have lauded its blend of graphic body-horror visual effects and authentic lead chemistry, noting that prosthetic makeup and digital effects vividly depict the pair’s physical melding.
  • Despite an initial perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating after Sundance, the score slipped to 99% as some reviewers flagged sluggish pacing and extended relationship drama scenes.
  • A pending copyright lawsuit from StudioFest remains unresolved, with the filmmakers defending their work by citing a 2019 Writers Guild of America script registration.