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Your Sister's Sister Reviews

A little too quiet and slow in places, Your Sister's Sister is warm and touching with three great lead performances.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 10, 2019

It's a movie that's all relationships all the time. The story is scripted but the dialogue is improvised, as a chamber piece performed by just three actors-a tiny-perfect triangle of emotional intrigue.

Full Review | Jul 31, 2019

With its trio of pitch-perfect performances, this is probably the best threesome you'll see all year.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 25, 2019

We might not know exactly what either of these women sees in the unemployed, underripe Jack. But they're winning enough for the audience to hope they get what they want.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Jan 3, 2019

Duplass, Blunt and DeWitt fit Shelton's world with an ease that allows the film to become much more than its initial set up would lead one to believe.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 14, 2018

Though the dialogue is mostly improvised, it feels rooted in the relationships as well as pleasingly spontaneous.

Full Review | Jul 31, 2018

Huge, primal emotions - grief, unrequited love, the longing for family - are expressed here as the everyday, and it's in this that Your Sister's Sister finds its quiet power.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 21, 2018

"Humpday" showed that [director Lynn] Shelton has talent, particularly as a director of actors, but "Your Sister's Sister" is a disappointing follow-up.

Full Review | Feb 22, 2018

Watching mortals sort through relationships is not just an intelligent way to spend an afternoon -- it's downright refreshing. The characters are so honest, so thoughtful, and so utterly real that you feel genuine interest in their plight.

Full Review | Original Score: 8.5/10 | Dec 3, 2017

The story unfolds subtly and without apparent effort, but it's the humour that provides the warmth and, combined with fabulous and endearing performances, makes this a joy.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 11, 2017

It's comforting to watching dramatic and comic fiction regarding the things some of us actually have to deal with in life. When done right, those kinds of films are worth your time. YOUR SISTER'S SISTER happens to be one of them.

Full Review | Nov 8, 2013

Even when the story line tries to wrench the characters in a certain direction, they keep returning to something real and honest. I want these people to be my friends.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jul 2, 2013

Don't be surprised if you find yourself nodding off mid-movie, bored silly by a trio of good actors stuck in a dull scenario about a young man caught in a highly implausible kerfuffle involving two sisters and a leaky condom.

Full Review | Original Score: C | Jun 2, 2013

It's not rollicking summertime fare, and it won't offer easy answers. But it's an entertaining failure -- just like its characters.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Jan 8, 2013

Movies that start well and end badly occur often enough, and yet even knowing that is no preparation for what happens to Your Sister's Sister.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 8, 2013

There is some witty banter and some interesting developments. The acting is solid by the three leads.

Full Review | Original Score: C+ | Jan 1, 2013

I think I need a break from Mark Duplass for awhile. At least, from the Mark Duplass who isn't arguing about fantasy football with Ruxin and Taco.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5 | Dec 14, 2012

What could have been trite male wish-fulfillment is instead beholden to genuinely messy revelations: life as a tattered, living quilt we sew and wear as one.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 5, 2012

It's in the completely natural interactions between this gifted cast that the film really hits its groove.

Full Review | Oct 24, 2012

For a film that relies on conversation and connection, it's awfully plot-heavy, full of "Aha!" dramatic revelations that feel more suited to a soap opera than an indie dramedy.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 28, 2012

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Your Sister's Sister – review

T he Toronto film festival has an unshakeable habit of programming all its big guns and attention grabbers during the first week, leaving the also-rans to roll out over the last few days. But there's always the chance of discovering a gem towards the end, and that was precisely the case with Lynn Shelton's charming Your Sister's Sister – a captivating examination of criss-crossing relationships permeated by incisive performances.

This is the Seattle-based film-maker's fourth film and, like her previous effort Humpday, which surveyed straight male insecurities, it comes steeped in improv and features another winning turn from mumblecore maven Mark Duplass. Definitely not slumming it in Shelton's low-key world are Emily Blunt and Rosemary DeWitt. Both actors might be used to bigger projects (and trailers), but they settled into Seattle's San Juan Islands with director, co-star and crew for a brisk 12-day shoot to mine sisterly relations for intimate insights and humour. Your Sister's Sister kicks into gear with a "meet cute" scenario, when Blunt's buoyant Iris dispatches best friend Jack – still despondent a year after the death of this brother – for a soul-renewing sojourn at her family's remote holiday cabin. When he arrives, he finds her sister Hannah already there – they share a tequila-fuelled one-night stand (lasting, hilariously, all of eight seconds: "Sorry I squealed," remarks Jack. "Do you want to snuggle?") and then torment each other with the ifs, whys and buts of telling Iris when she turns up unannounced.

The three actors are flawless, Duplass typically comical and chatty, Blunt warm and interesting. But it's DeWitt, taking over from a late-departing Rachel Weisz, who stirs the deepest feelings, nailing her role as the older, quieter and more abrasive sister just emerging from a seven-year lesbian relationship (the pair's diverging accents are swiftly explained to settle audience nerves about one being British and the other American). Although mostly locked into one beautiful location, Shelton finds occasion to air the story out, notably in a bold seven-minute-plus dialogue-free montage that comes after sibling discord inevitably flares.

But the effortlessly naturalistic dialogue is where Your Sister's Sister particularly registers. From an opening sequence in which Jack punctures rose-tinted recollections of his brother at a memorial gathering to vegan Hannah trying to impress Iris and Jack with her dairy-free pancakes, it's always insightful, probing and gloriously amusing.

Shelton's upped the ante in terms of filmic polish as well, deftly exploiting the pleasant scenery and sprinkling her uncontrived navigation of the sibling bond with Vinny Smith's simple but effective score. A lovely example of what a surefooted filmmaker can achieve with a game and talented cast and a generous, heartfelt story – demonstrable proof that small pleasures can be the most satisfying.

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Of Best Friends, Siblings And Too Much Tequila

Bob Mondello

When Jack (Mark Duplass) continues to act out a year after his brother's death, his best friend, Iris (Emily Blunt), who's also his late brother's ex-girlfriend, invites him to rest and recharge at her family's cabin. IFC Films hide caption

Your Sister's Sister

Director:Lynn Shelton
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Running Time:90 minutes

Rated R for language and some sexual content

With: Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass, Mike Birbiglia

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As played by Mark Duplass, Jack is a sweet guy, though that's not really something you'd guess from his lashing out at the friends who are trying to celebrate his brother's life at the memorial service that starts Your Sister's Sister .

It's been a year since his brother's death, but Jack is still in such a deep funk that his best friend, Iris (Emily Blunt), who is also his brother's ex-girlfriend, decides it's time for an intervention. Kindly, and with the sort of patience that he's not showing himself, she sends him off to her family's secluded island cabin to sit and think.

"There's no TV, there's no internet, it's just you," she tells him.

"Do they have forks?" he wonders. "Because I may need to stab myself in the face."

Still, off he goes, arriving well after dark at the cabin only to discover that it's occupied. Iris' sister Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt) is there, feeling blue after breaking up with her girlfriend of seven years. Awkward chit-chat ensues, then an agreement to share the house for the evening, and then she breaks out the tequila.

Quite a few shots later, Jack has gone much further than he meant to in reassuring Hannah that she's still attractive and desirable. They end up having drunken sex — hilariously, for all of about 10 seconds — and that potentially awkward situation becomes infinitely more fraught when they awaken bleary-eyed the next morning to the sound of Iris arriving unexpectedly.

Jack's reaction — after he's begged Hannah not to let Iris know they've slept together — is something on the order of "Wha', how, whi', why're you, wha', how'd the, what're you doin' here?"

Jack with Iris and her sister, Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt). Jack and Hannah's tequila-soaked one-night stand is the catalyst for the film's comedic twists. IFC Films hide caption

Jack with Iris and her sister, Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt). Jack and Hannah's tequila-soaked one-night stand is the catalyst for the film's comedic twists.

As you may gather from that collection of syllables, the conversation in Your Sister's Sister has a loose, improvisatory feel, partly because much of the dialogue was improvised. Writer-director Lynn Shelton likes to work that way — as she did in her previous comedy, Hump Day , which also starred Duplass in a situation where sex got complicated.

This film, shot in just 12 days, goes so far as to credit her three stars as creative consultants, and their heightened involvement in what they're saying pays clear dividends. You can feel the immediacy deepening as secrets are revealed, relationships recalibrated, and Jack goes into panic mode in a Puget Sound woodland that serves as a lush background for sparring between both siblings and friends.

Duplass is doing his conflicted mumblecore thing quite elegantly these days, and he's joined here by Blunt's fragile Iris and DeWitt's alternately guarded and abrasive Hannah. Also by perhaps one too many unlikely betrayals in the final reel — but by that time, audiences will likely have been so seduced by the film's spontaneous wit and understated charm that only the really churlish will object.

Sundance 2012: YOUR SISTER'S SISTER Review

Your Sister's Sister review. At Sundance 2012, Matt Goldberg reviews Lynn Shelton's Your Sister's Sister starring Mark Duplass and Emily Blunt

It's remarkable how much you can class up a Jerry Springer -esque conflict if you cast its characters as thoughtful, funny, lovably flawed people. Your Sister's Sister takes a premise worthy of a "Jerry" chant and imbues it with warmth and compassion through charming performances by its lead cast. However, the heavy reliance on dialogue to the expense of other cinematic elements leaves the film only as good as its conversation, and also makes the audience feel like voyeurs who are intruding on the characters' personal lives.

Jack ( Mark Duplass ) is still a mess a year after his brother's death. Iris ( Emily Blunt ), who was previously in a relationship with his brother, invites Jack to go to her family's cabin where he can clear his head. When he reaches the cabin, head-clearing is not on the menu when he unexpectedly finds Iris' sister Hannah ( Rosemarie DeWitt ). Hannah is at the cabin to get away from her recent break-up with her longtime girlfriend, and the two commiserate over heavy drinking. Hannah's lesbianism turns out to be no match for the combined forces of Liquor and Cuddly Duplass Charm, and she ends up sleeping with Jack. The two must then work to cover up their tryst when Iris decides to drop by so that things don't get "weird."

First off: these people are in dire need of a cabin-use schedule. Unexpected arrivals aside, the relationships between the main characters become even more complicated when Iris reveals to Hannah that she has feelings for Jack. If you remove the characters from the situation, it would fit perfectly in an episode of a trashy daytime talk show. Your Sister's Sister dodges that problem by making its characters likable and sympathetic. No one in the movie is trying to hurt anyone else. When Jack and Hannah sleep together, neither has any idea that Iris has feelings for Jack. These are good people who have secrets not because it keeps the plot moving, but because they care about each other's feelings.

The relationships work because writer-director Lynn Shelton has clearly given her actors a lot of freedom to craft their characters, which is essential because the entire movie rests on its actors' shoulders. Shelton takes a mostly point-and-shoot approach where characters have their conversations at a table or in a hallway and the writer-director chooses to use almost no music and make sure the cinematographer's most difficult task is to obey the 180° rule.

This is an actors' film and it wouldn't work if it didn't have three people as talented as Duplass, Blunt, and DeWitt in the lead roles. The dialogue sounds semi-scripted but even if it's fully-scripted, the actors make the story and characters feel real rather than sensational. They keep the drama intimate and honest as the story becomes increasingly outlandish. The only time when the performances aren't enough is when the conversations run on too long or if there's nothing interesting to say. At these moments, we stop being interested in the situation and start to question if we're just spying on these people. There's a nature of voyeurism in all cinema, but we become more aware of it with Your Sister's Sister due to the presentation.

Your Sister's Sister isn't trashy because it isn't flashy. It's restrained almost to the point where the direction feels lazy, but the low-key approach mostly adds a level of authenticity to the story. The approach put a little too much weight on Duplass, Blunt, and DeWitt, but they're still able to make the movie into a nice mix of drama and comedy that keeps us invested in the characters instead of asking for a microphone so we can chastise them.

For all of our coverage of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, click here . Also, here are links to all of my Sundance reviews so far:

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Your Sister's Sister: movie review

'Your Sister's Sister' (mostly) works despite its too tidy conclusion.

By Peter Rainer / Film critic

June 15, 2012

The independent movie genre known as mumblecore is pretty much what it sounds like – at its core is a lot of mumbling (and grumbling and whining and wailing) by self-infatuated slackers. This type of movie is a staple of film festivals like Sundance and Toronto , where, wouldn't you know, "Your Sister's Sister," this week's entry in the mumblecore sweepstakes, was lauded.

There is good mumblecore and not-so-good mumblecore. In the good variety, the mumbling is witty and expressive, and the mumblers worth listening to. In the bad variety, the experience is a bit like being forced to endure a college dorm bull session at 2 in the morning.

"Your Sister's Sister," the fourth feature from director Lynn Shelton , is more good than bad, at least until its too tidy conclusion. Since it's essentially a three-character movie, it's a good thing that the characters, and the actors who play them, can hold the screen.

Mark Duplass , the It Guy of indie, plays Jack, still mourning the death of his brother a year earlier. Jack accepts an invitation from his best friend, Iris ( Emily Blunt ), to convalesce at her family's island getaway off the coast of Washington State . Iris was, not so incidentally, his brother's ex-girlfriend.

Jack and Iris both seem a bit sweeter on each other than simple friendship would require, but then again, as this film points up, friendships are rarely simple. He takes her up on her offer only to discover that the supposedly empty house is currently occupied by Iris's older, half sister, Hannah ( Rosemarie DeWitt ), who is nursing her own woes after breaking up with her girlfriend of seven years.

When Jack and Hannah have an improbable, liquor-fueled, almost slapstick roll in the hay, the stage is set for comedic confusion. Iris surprises the couple by showing up at the house the next morning, unaware of what went on but suspicious. It's mumblecore Noel Coward .

Shelton developed the script with the actors, and this improvisational approach has its ups and downs. At times, the banter has a bouncy immediacy. Other times, especially when sparks fly between the trio and family secrets are unveiled, the results are less sparkling than soapy. But Shelton is careful to give each character his or her due, and their long walks in the gorgeous woods are always dramatically purposeful. They never seem like filler.

These scenes help open up the cramped central stage setting, but too often the film still feels like a play. This isn't altogether a bad thing – I'd rather watch a pretty good play on film than a "cinematic" dud – but it means that Shelton is forced to rely on some pretty worn-out theatrical devices, like those withheld secrets, to keep the drama chugging along. After a while, the film becomes an exercise in acting styles: Duplass is free-form, DeWitt is guarded, and Blunt is, well, blunt. These opposites attract.

Shelton, as a sometime actress, is understandably indulgent of her actors. Like many actor-directors, her movie's momentum derives from her performers' rhythms. "Your Sister's Sister" is within her range. It will be interesting to see what she can do with a larger canvas. Grade: B (Rated R for language and some sexual content.)

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The acting... oh the acting! Your Sister's Sister is a fantastic comedy which makes great use of the amazing talents and suitability of its cast, including the criminally underused Emily Blunt. Far smarter, quicker and grown-up than most other Rom-Coms, it's a film built on secrets, lies and, yes, love, sex and family.

Quirky cute and creepy. Standard for a Duplass movie. Loved it!

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Your sister's sister, common sense media reviewers.

Smart, mature romantic dramedy has adult situations, sex.

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What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

The movie makes a case for telling the truth by sh

Your Sister's Sister makes a case for telling the

These characters are ordinary people who try to do

Characters argue from time to time, but these argu

A man and a woman have sex after a night of drinki

Characters use strong language frequently but not

Two adult characters drink tequila excessively in

Educational Value

Positive messages.

Your Sister's Sister makes a case for telling the truth by showing how awful things can turn out after lying. Eventually, when the characters finally tell the truth, they find a new understanding and empathy for one another.

Positive Role Models

These characters are ordinary people who try to do the right thing but sometimes fail in their efforts -- while trying to protect one another's feelings. Their flaws make them more interesting, but although they're realistic, they're not necessarily people you'd want to emulate.

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Characters argue from time to time, but these arguments come from genuine emotional places and don't seem excessively violent or frightening.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

A man and a woman have sex after a night of drinking. There's no graphic nudity, but the sex act is shown from beginning to end; safe sex is practiced. Also heavy sex talk throughout, as well as some sexual situations.

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Characters use strong language frequently but not constantly. Words include "f--k" and "s--t," as well as "piss," "bush," "d--k," etc.

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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

Two adult characters drink tequila excessively in an early scene, which leads to a night of sex and several awkward situations. Some mild social drinking throughout the rest of the movie.

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Parents need to know that Your Sister's Sister is an independently produced romantic dramedy with smart characters, rich situations, and a lot of mature material, starting with sexual situations. A sex scene between a straight main and a lesbian woman is shown from beginning to end; there's no graphic nudity, but the scene has a big impact on the rest of the story, and other sex talk and sexual situations follow. Language is also strong, with liberal use of "f--k" and "s--t" throughout. A scene of excessive drinking contributes to the plot, and there's additional social drinking. Characters argue, but otherwise violence isn't an issue. This is a grown-up movie, but mature teens may enjoy it. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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Drama with adult situations, what's the story.

On the one-year anniversary of his brother's death, Jack ( Mark Duplass ), is distraught and makes a scene at a party. His best friend, Iris ( Emily Blunt ), offers to let him stay in her family's cabin to relax and reflect. When he arrives, he discovers that Iris' lesbian sister, Hannah ( Rosemarie DeWitt ), who has just ended a long-term relationship, is already staying there. After a night of drinking and talking, the two tumble into bed together. This causes many awkward moments and uncomfortable situations when Iris unexpectedly shows up the next day. Can these relationships survive the secrets that will eventually come out?

Is It Any Good?

Lynn Shelton's previous movie, Humpday , relied too heavily on an artificial situation; the story of YOUR SISTER'S SISTER springs more naturally out of the characters and their needs and desires. Shelton creates a small, safe universe in which the characters have room to breathe. Their behavior -- a mixture of scripted action and improvisation -- springs from a natural place, and while that can be uncomfortable as well as funny, it never rings false.

Shelton is also to be commended for making a film with so few characters and making it feel cinematic and open, rather than constricted, like a play. The characters achieve a balance, but the spaces around them are also part of the balance (the cabin, woods, and water provide a peaceful tone). It almost goes without saying that the actors excel and that the movie runs the gamut of emotions: funny, sad, tense, and romantic.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

Families can talk about Your Sister's Sister drinking scene. Why are the characters drinking so much? Do they regret it? Are the consequences of their choices realistic?

Are any of these characters role models ? What do they do that's admirable, and what do they do that's not so admirable?

Why would Jack agree to have sex with Hannah when he didn't love her? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.

Movie Details

In theaters : June 15, 2012
On DVD or streaming : November 6, 2012
Cast : Emily Blunt , Mark Duplass , Rosemarie DeWitt
Director : Lynn Shelton
Inclusion Information : Female actors
Studio : IFC Entertainment
Genre : Drama
Run time : 90 minutes
MPAA rating : R
MPAA explanation : language and some sexual content
Last updated : January 20, 2024

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Your Sister’s Sister

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Relationships are killers, and this tough, tender, deeply satisfying romantic comedy from writer-director Lynn Shelton ( Humpday ) is also bruisingly funny. After his brother’s death, Jack ( Mark Duplass ) takes an offer from his platonic friend Iris ( Emily Blunt ) to chill at her family’s island cottage. Expecting solitude, Jack finds Iris’ older sister, Hannah ( Rosemarie DeWitt ), nursing her own wounds after breaking up with her girlfriend of seven years. A tequila night ends with Jack and Hannah improbably in bed and Iris’ arrival the next morning as Jack and Hannah try to hide all evidence of their one-nighter.

If this is sounding contrived to you, hold on. Shelton knows the issues that divide lovers, families and friends. It’s clear Jack has always harbored intense feelings for Iris. But what are Hannah’s motives? I’ll never tell. What I will say is that Shelton has lucked out with three exceptional actors to tell her story. Duplass, also in Safety Not Guaranteed , has a remarkable ease at letting us inside Jack’s secret heart.

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As for Blunt and DeWitt, let’s start at “dynamite.” These two play sisters as if they’ve lived together for years. Blunt radiates warmth and humor, and DeWitt shows the sharp edges Hannah keeps hidden. A trio of superb performances guide a plot that pivots on secrets and lies before they fester. Your Sister’s Sister works its way into your head until you can’t stop thinking about it. Don’t know about you, but I’d call that a winning proposition.

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It took three actors just 12 days of shooting and a handful of story guidelines to turn director Lynn Shelton's latest - and largely improvised - drama into a charming, moving and witty comedy.

Shelton didn't set out to make her drama about human relationships a funny film. What she did do was put her faith in a small cast who where encouraged to improvise around three-quarters of the film's scenes. This approach and the situations she created for the characters to respond to allow the humour to bubble to the surface through some very real and natural performances.

At the beginning of My Sister's Sister we meet Jack (Duplass) at a memorial for his brother, who died a year earlier. It's clear Jack isn't dealing well with the loss of his brother; and that night he accepts the offer from his best friend, and brother's ex-girlfriend, Iris (Blunt) to go to her father's remote cabin for some time alone.

Arriving at the cabin Jack is surprised to find Iris' sister Hannah (DeWitt) is already there, also nursing a broken heart after breaking up with her girlfriend. A drinking session later Jack and Hannah end up in bed together, and the real fun begins when Iris unexpectedly turns up at the cabin the next morning.

The set-up for the sibling rivalry is a little forced, mostly when Hannah and Jack first meet, but Shelton keeps the story moving at a pace which forgives any off-pitch moments. What could have been an indulgent talk-fest is tightly reined, and all the conversations that made it to screen really matter.

What's achieved is a real sense of these characters and their motivations. It's amazing how a casual and seemingly innocent conversation around the kitchen table can reveal information that turns everything you previously thought on its head. As the films ends you realise how cleverly Shelton has misdirected your interpretation of the trio's behaviour - Hannah's in particular.

Shelton might not have intended to make a funny film, but she has and Your Sister's Sister is the better for it. The story unfolds subtly and without apparent effort, but it's the humour that provides the warmth and, combined with fabulous and endearing performances, makes this a joy.

Stars: 4/5 Cast: Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass Director: Lynn Shelton Running time: 90 mins Rating: M (Sex scenes & offensive language) Verdict: A simple, charming and funny talkfest.

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It’s not really fashionable to label a film “mumblecore,” that much-scorned non-genre name used for no-budget indie fare that relied on attractive indie actors emoting, romancing and talking talking talking to tell its stories.

But even though it has big names — Emily Blunt and Rosemarie DeWitt are the half-sisters drawn to mumblecore icon Mark Duplass — “Your Sister’s Sister” is all about the chat, an improvised pseudo-farce that tumbles into melodrama — in between all the long, heart-to-heart talks.

We meet Iris (Blunt) and Jack (Duplass) at an awkward memorial service for Jack’s late, beloved brother. Jack drunkenly sets the other mourners straight about his flawed but still lovable sibling, who died a year before. And Iris, who once dated the dead Tom, feels the need for an intervention.

Get on your bike, she tells him. Go stay at my family’s cottage on an island off the Washington coast. Get through this grief.

“You just need some head space,” she tells her best friend.

The self-pitying Jack takes her up on it. Which is how he stumbles into Hannah, played with fetching vulnerability by Rosemarie DeWitt.

Unbeknownst to Iris, Hannah is already staying at the cottage. She’s a little weepy, and on a bit of a binge. She’s just split up with her longtime lover. And even though she’s a lesbian and even though Jack is an unemployed lump, the tequila starts talking.

“I haven’t been on that bicycle for quite some time,” she jokes, as the awkward, drunken hook-up gets off and running.

And then Iris shows up. Not in the middle of things, but the next morning.

Jack is all manic about Iris finding out.

“She’s your sister and she’s my best friend and it’s weird.”

So Hannah goes along. And as the weekend progresses, the half-sisters bond and Iris confesses her feelings for Jack and things get more complicated.

Writer-director Lynn Shelton (“Humpday””) had the makings of a conventional farce here. And while one respects her decision to not go that way, the clumsiness of the film makes you wonder if she didn’t because she couldn’t.

She attracted big name talent (DeWitt broke out with “Mad Men” and “Rachel Getting Married”) and then sicced them on — with all due respect, this guy? It’s not that Duplass, who is transitioning from indie fare (“Safety Not Guaranteed”) to studio pictures, usually as a supporting player, is nobody’s idea of a matinee idol. The character he’s playing has nothing to offer either of these women — dumpy, no job, no ambition, lost in grief, a dash of charm, but sexually opportunistic. And he’s the brother of Iris’s dead ex-boyfriend. That’s a strange attraction.

The one-on-one exchanges have a rough, in-the-moment improvised feel. But the situations are arch and artificial, the romantic connections inorganic in the extreme. Shelton can’t manage the tension, the secrets and the big reveals with anything approaching a light touch.

So if we must bury “mumblecore” as a genre, let’s acknowledge that “Your Sister’s Sister” is all of its shortcomings in a nutshell — good actors and bursts of realistic dialogue need situations that aren’t sitcom ready, clumsy Playwriting 101 exercises.

MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content

Cast: Emily Blunt, Mark Duplass, Rosemarie DeWitt

Credits: Written and directed by Lynn Shelton, an IFC release.

Running time: 1:30

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Your Sister’s Sister is a heartwarming movie that combines elements of comedy and drama to create a captivating and relatable story. Directed by Lynn Shelton and released in 2011, this indie gem offers a unique perspective on relationships and the complexities of sibling dynamics.

In this article, we will explore 35 fascinating facts about Your Sister’s Sister that will enhance your understanding and appreciation of this remarkable film. From its talented cast to the behind-the-scenes production details, we will delve into the intricacies that make Your Sister’s Sister a must-watch for movie enthusiasts.

So, if you’re ready to dive into the world of Your Sister’s Sister and discover some intriguing secrets, let’s get started!

Key Takeaways:

Your Sister’s Sister is a captivating indie film that explores love and family dynamics with humor and drama, leaving a lasting emotional impact on the audience.
With strong performances and naturalistic storytelling, Your Sister’s Sister offers a thought-provoking take on the classic love triangle, immersing viewers in its relatable and emotionally resonant world.

Independent Film:

Your Sister’s Sister is an independent film directed by Lynn Shelton.

Release Date:

The movie was released on June 29, 2012.

Your Sister’s Sister falls under the genre of drama/comedy.

The film follows the story of Jack, Iris, and Hannah, who find themselves entangled in a complicated love triangle.

The majority of the movie takes place in a remote cabin on an island in the Pacific Northwest.

The main cast includes Emily Blunt as Iris, Mark Duplass as Jack, and Rosemarie DeWitt as Hannah.

Director’s Choice:

Lynn Shelton specifically chose the main cast for their improvisational skills, allowing for a more organic performance.

Critical Acclaim:

Your Sister’s Sister received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

Award Nominations:

The film was nominated for several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.

Box Office Success:

Your Sister’s Sister performed well at the box office, considering its independent film status.

Relationship Complexities:

The movie explores the complexities and nuances of various relationships, including sibling dynamics and romantic entanglements.

Emotional Rollercoaster:

Your Sister’s Sister takes the viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride, blending humor and drama seamlessly.

Naturalistic Cinematography:

The film’s cinematography showcases the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with sweeping landscapes and intimate framing.

Character Development:

The characters in Your Sister’s Sister undergo significant growth and self-discovery throughout the course of the film.

Unexpected Twists:

The movie introduces unexpected twists and turns, keeping the audience engaged and guessing.

Quirky Humor:

Your Sister’s Sister incorporates moments of quirky humor, providing levity amidst the emotional depth of the story.

Realistic Dialogue:

The dialogue in the movie feels authentic and natural, enhancing the overall realism of the story.

Strong Performances:

The cast delivers powerful performances, eliciting genuine emotions from the audience.

Relatable Themes:

Your Sister’s Sister explores themes of love, loss, forgiveness, and the complexity of human relationships.

Intimate Storytelling:

The film’s intimate storytelling style allows the audience to connect deeply with the characters’ experiences.

Unconventional Love Triangle:

Your Sister’s Sister presents a unique and unconventional take on the classic love triangle trope.

Naturalistic Performances:

The improvisational nature of the performances adds a sense of authenticity to the characters.

Strong Female Characters:

The movie portrays complex and independent female characters who defy stereotypes.

Emotional Resonance:

Your Sister’s Sister resonates with viewers on an emotional level, leaving a lasting impact.

Indie Soundtrack:

The film features an indie-inspired soundtrack that complements the mood and atmosphere.

Well-paced Narrative:

The story unfolds at a steady pace, allowing for moments of reflection and contemplation.

Cinematic Immersion:

Your Sister’s Sister immerses the audience in its world, making them feel like a part of the story.

Minimalist Production:

The movie’s minimalist production approach highlights the raw emotions and interpersonal dynamics.

Honest Portrayal:

The film’s honest portrayal of complex emotions and relationships leaves a lasting impression.

Universal Appeal:

Your Sister’s Sister appeals to a wide range of audience, thanks to its relatable themes.

Thought-provoking:

The movie poses thought-provoking questions about love, loyalty, and self-discovery.

Impressive Direction:

Lynn Shelton’s direction is sensitive and nuanced, capturing the essence of the characters.

Intriguing Character Motivations:

The characters’ motivations and decisions add depth and complexity to the story.

Positive Reception:

Your Sister’s Sister was praised by critics for its authentic portrayal of human relationships.

Lasting Impact:

The movie leaves a lasting impact on the viewers, leaving them with lingering thoughts and emotions.

Overall, Your Sister’s Sister is a captivating and emotionally resonant film that explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and family dynamics. With its strong performances, realistic dialogue, and intimate storytelling style, the movie offers a unique and thought-provoking take on the traditional love triangle trope. Supported by its indie-inspired soundtrack and naturalistic cinematography, Your Sister’s Sister creates an immersive and immersive experience that stays with the audience long after the credits roll.

In conclusion, Your Sister’s Sister is a compelling movie that captivates audiences with its heartfelt storytelling, exceptional performances, and thought-provoking themes. The film beautifully explores the complexities of relationships, love, and the intricate dynamics between siblings. With a talented cast, masterful direction, and a nuanced script, Your Sister’s Sister delivers an emotionally resonant experience that leaves a lasting impact.

Whether you’re a fan of indie films or simply looking for a powerful, character-driven story, Your Sister’s Sister is a must-watch. It offers a refreshing take on familiar themes, showcasing the beauty and messiness of human connections. This film serves as a reminder that sometimes the most profound moments can arise from unexpected circumstances and that honest self-reflection can lead to personal growth.

Q: What is the plot of Your Sister’s Sister?

A: Your Sister’s Sister follows the story of Iris, who sends her brother-in-law, Jack, to her family’s remote cabin for some alone time after the death of his brother. However, when Jack arrives, he discovers that Iris’s sister, Hannah, is there as well. The film explores the complex dynamics between the three characters as they navigate their relationships and confront their own insecurities and desires.

Q: Who are the main actors in Your Sister’s Sister?

A: The main actors in Your Sister’s Sister are Emily Blunt , Mark Duplass, and Rosemarie DeWitt. They deliver captivating performances, bringing depth and authenticity to their respective roles.

Q: Is Your Sister’s Sister based on a true story?

A: No, Your Sister’s Sister is not based on a true story. It is a fictional film crafted by the talented filmmakers Lynn Shelton and Jay Duplass.

Q: What genre does Your Sister’s Sister fall into?

A: Your Sister’s Sister is primarily categorized as a drama, but it also contains elements of romantic comedy and explores themes of family, love, and personal growth.

Q: Is Your Sister’s Sister suitable for all audiences?

A: Your Sister’s Sister is rated R for language and some sexual content. Viewer discretion is advised, and it may not be suitable for younger audiences.

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Even though Your Sister’s Sister is set mostly in the open air of a secluded area of a Puget Sound island, it feels a bit claustrophobic because of the very small cast. There are only three characters who perform 99% of the film’s interactions and there are only so many combinations a screenplay can invent to pair two of them off at any given time. There are long, drawn out conversations which have an improvisational feeling about them and are enjoyable to sit back and watch. Audiences conditioned to expect quick cuts, brief sequences, and pointed dialogue may grow impatient with the extended length of scenes, but for those who relish real situations and characters who take more than a few minutes to develop will enjoy getting to know these people, quirks and all.

Jack (Mark Duplass) appears, just by looking at him, to be having a rough time. There are bags under his eyes, he has a few extra pounds, probably from too much booze, he is unemployed, and social conversations he attempts to contribute to have a way of ending awkwardly and uncomfortable for all in the room. His brother died a year ago and he still has no idea how to move on from that. His best friend happens to be his deceased brother’s ex-girlfriend Iris (Emily Blunt). Perhaps this is Jack’s way of hanging on to something his brother once had. Iris cares for Jack and after one of his completely inappropriate diatribes, she orders him to get on his old bike, peddle down to the Seattle ferry, and go spend a week alone in the woods at her father’s cabin. Perhaps some solitude and introspection will kick him out of his funk.

The cabin is not empty though. Someone else with life problems decided to squirrel away there; this is Iris’s sister, Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt). Jack and Hannah recognize a bit of themselves in each other, mainly the self loathing bits, and realize that talking about your problems to a stranger over a bottle of tequila is oddly cathartic. Hannah just walked out of a very long-term relationship with her girlfriend and all of their long-term plans they had together. Both Jack and Hannah are searching for what they should do next in life, where to go, and how to change to get there; so maybe this is why they drunkenly end up in bed together.

Your Sister’s Sister sets itself up to go in many directions. It could have been self-destructive depression for Jack. It could have been a modern west coast version of “ Walden ” for lost souls. However, it chose to become a somewhat comedic love triangle. Iris shows up at the cabin early the next morning and Jack decides she does not need to know what happened last night with Hannah. Each of them maintains their own respective agendas and watching them emerge and conflict with one another is amusing and intriguing to wonder how it may play out. Jack is nervous about the truth being revealed, Iris has her own secrets, and Hannah may be trumping them all. This talk about secrets makes Your Sister’s Sister sound devious and manipulative but it is not; somehow, the script keeps the atmosphere light and airy.

Three friends and beer.

Writer/director Lynn Shelton has worked with Mark Duplass previously (“ Humpday ”) and the summer of 2012 appears to be his emergence to a wider indie public (he has two other films — “ Safety Not Guaranteed ” and “ People Like Us ” — in theaters simultaneously). British actress Emily Blunt keeps her accent for this film and the plot noticeably includes a few sentences as to why that is. Her being British is not necessary to the film so waiting to see how they end up explaining away her accent causes a bit of an eye roll but it is not too distracting. Rosemarie DeWitt comes out the winner of the three. She has the benefit of playing the most well written character and she has the acting chops to pull it off. Jack is more the clumsy oaf while Iris is more the sounding board for his issues, but Hannah is in on both of their secrets and therefore benefits screen time wise.

Your Sister’s Sister is much better than its recent cinematic cousin “Safety Not Guaranteed” and aims for more depth in its characters. The film lacks any hard hitting punches which may have catapulted it into more profound waters; however, it is a worthwhile indie film to enjoy in an air conditioned theater on a hot day when the thought of yet another superhero movie will not do.

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Your Sister’s Sister is a comedy movie that focuses on Iris, who doesn’t feel good seeing her friend, Jack, being sad and invites him to stay at her father’s old cabin. Things get twisted when Jack learns about Iris’ sister, Hannah, who is a lesbian staying there. As the duo is heartbroken by their own problems, they share their stories over tequila and grow closer.

Here’s how you can watch and stream the official film via streaming services such as AMC Plus.

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Yes, Your Sister’s Sister is available to watch via streaming on AMC Plus .

In the movie, Jack isn’t keeping well, as he is still grieving the death of his dear friend. Seeing him sad, Iris asks him to move to her father’s old cabin to have some time off and feel good. Meanwhile, Hannah, Iris’s sister, also goes through a tough time as she breaks up with her partner. In an isolated place with a tequila bottle in their hand, Hannah and Jack share their pain and get intimate. Now, they are tasked with hiding their connection from Iris.

The cast includes Emily Blunt as Iris, Rosemarie DeWitt as Hannah, Mark Duplass as Jack, Mike Birbiglia as AI, and Jeanette Maus as Tom’s friend.

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The movie’s official synopsis is as follows:

“Iris invites her friend Jack to stay at her family’s island getaway after the death of his brother. At their remote cabin, Jack’s drunken encounter with Hannah, Iris’ sister, kicks off a revealing stretch of days.”

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Apple TV+'s Sugar sets the stage for a compelling mystery drama in its opening episodes while also hinting at its titular character's purpose and motives. Created by Mark Protosevich, of the I Am Legend fame, Apple TV+'s Sugar opens its prologue in Japan where the titular detective, John Sugar, helps a Yakuza leader find his missing son. The opening scene establishes how Sugar is incredibly good at his job and is often hired by high-profile individuals to find missing people.

As the Apple TV+ show progresses, it also becomes evident that the titular detective is an altruist. He does not think twice before helping a homeless stranger and even feels terrible when he fails to help him return home. While many details surrounding the overarching mystery and Sugar's motives and backstory remain unknown, the first two episodes of the series leave enough room for speculation.

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10 sugar agrees to help jonathan siegel because olivia reminds him of his sister, sugar has personal reasons for finding the truth behind olivia's disappearance.

In Sugar 's initial moments, Colin Farrell's titular character agrees to meet Jonathan Siegel because he is a big fan of his movies. However, what eventually convinces him to help Jonathan find his missing granddaughter, Olivia, is that she reminds him of his sister, Djen . The first two episodes do not reveal much about Djen. However, it seems likely that Djen is not alive and was Sugar's only family member. Sugar seems to be grieving her death and takes up the case only because Olivia seems a lot like her.

9 David “Davy” Siegel Hides Something He Knows About Olivia

Davy seems to be the primary suspect after sugar's first two episodes.

When Sugar investigates Olivia's belongings at her home, her half-brother, Davy, shows up and confronts him. Seeing it as an opportunity to learn about Olivia's familial ties, Sugar questions Davy and instantly catches him lying. After Davy informs him that he only came to see if Olivia returned home, Sugar asks him why he did not bother ringing the doorbell instead of directly budging in. Davy claims that Olivia's past issues with addictions make her unreliable, forcing him to enter her home to check. Sugar, however, does not believe him and suspects he might know something about her disappearance.

Davy's desperation to keep an eye on Sugar suggests he has skeletons in his closet he does not want Sugar to discover.

As the Apple TV+ series progresses, Davy's behavior makes him more and more suspicious. He not only asks one of his minions to follow Sugar but also bugs the place where he lives. Davy's desperation to keep an eye on Sugar suggests he has skeletons in his closet he does not want Sugar to discover.

8 Olivia's Disappearance Seems To Have Something To Do With Her Late Mother, Rachel

Sugar finds clues that reveal olivia was inspired by her late mother.

While skimming through Olivia's social media feed, Sugar notices that she had a newfound interest in women's activism before her disappearance. He also discovers a video in which Olivia repeats her late mother Rachel Kaye Pariah's famous dialog from a movie. Since Sugar has a knack for movies, he instantly recognizes Rachel Kaye Pariah because she was once a famous actress before she died in a car accident. After going through Olivia's belongings, he also finds some compromising pictures of Rachel, hinting that Olivia's disappearance could have something to do with her late mother.

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7 sugar has a major health condition, sugar's health condition could spell trouble for him in future episodes.

There are several moments in the Apple TV+ show's opening episodes where Sugar experiences random pangs of illness. During these moments, his hands shiver, and he even gets visions of things that are not actually happening. These moments of illness only last for a few brief moments. After one extreme bout of the illness, Sugar also injects himself with a medicine to reduce the symptoms. Although his investigative partner keeps asking him to visit a doctor, Sugar keeps procrastinating and puts all his energy on the overarching case. Given the extreme nature of his illness, it could create trouble for him in future episodes.

6 Sugar Discovers A Dead Body In Olivia's Car, Connecting Her Disappearance To Another Crime

Two distinct crimes are interconnected in sugar.

In Sugar episode 2, the titular character accesses Olivia's car and finds a dead body in its trunk. He takes the dead man's fingerprints and later learns that he was a dangerous criminal named Clifford Carter. Clifford Carter's background check also reveals that he had raped and murdered a woman named Carmen Vasquez. Much later in the same episode, some men come looking for Melanie at Carmen's sister's place after finding a picture of Melanie with Carmen. They seem to believe that Melanie might have some answers to what happened to Clifford, connecting Olivia's disappearance with Clifford's murder.

5 Olivia Regularly Visited Carmen Vasquez Before Disappearing

Olivia's connections with vasquez's death hint at why clifford's body was in her car.

When Sugar visits Jonathan Siegel to inform him about what he has uncovered about his daughter's disappearance, he reveals that her car's GPS suggests she visited Carmen Vasquez multiple times before Carmen was murdered by Clifford . Since Clifford's body was found in the trunk of Olivia's car, Sugar cannot help but wonder if she might have been responsible for his death. The car's GPS also reveals that Olivia was regularly visiting Melanie before she went missing. When Sugar brings this up to Melanie, she maintains an air of mystery around Olivia's visit, claiming that one of her friends might have used her car.

4 Olivia's Father, Bernie, Seems To Care Little About Olivia's Disappearance

Bernie also gets angry when sugar questions him about olivia.

To learn more about Olivia's family and background, Sugar also meets Olivia's father, Bernie. Unlike Jonathan, Bernie does not seem to care about Olivia's disappearance and claims she has gone missing before, only to return a few days later. He blames Olivia's disappearance on her drug addiction and believes she will return soon. However, when Sugar implies that he does not care about his daughter, Bernie suddenly gets triggered, making Sugar suspicious. Another scene in Sugar 's episode 2 shows that Bernie had asked Davy and his minion to spy on Sugar, hinting that he, too, is hiding something.

3 Bernie & Davy Seem To Be Involved In A Bigger Scandal

Bernie is covering up for davy.

In another brief scene from Sugar 's episode 2, Bernie discusses a scandal with his wife, which seems to be affecting Davy and his career. He talks something about paying off women to prevent them from making accusations and claims that it may not be enough. He also says that he fears he might have to cancel his next self-funded project if the accusations reach the mainstream media. Bernie's fears suggest that he and his son have been doing something unethical behind the scenes, and Olivia possibly found out about it . However, before she could expose them, they seemingly got her killed.

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2 Melanie Seems To Know How Olivia's Disappearance Connects To Clifford Carter

Melanie is seemingly involved in bernie's wrongdoings.

Melanie warms up to Sugar after their first encounter and tells him about her relationship with Olivia. However, when Sugar tries to dig deeper into what she knows, Melanie gets defensive. She even walks away when Sugar shows her a picture of Clifford and asks her if she knew him. Her response suggests that she knew him and may even be aware of how he ended up dead. This raises the possibility that Olivia might have killed Carter, and Melanie might have helped her get away after learning about it .

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1 someone removes clifford's body from olivia's car before sugar, what happened to clifford's body remains a mystery, but the show drops some clues.

Both Jonathan and Ruby encourage Sugar to get rid of Clifford's body. Towards the end of Sugar 's episode 2, however, Sugar discovers that someone took the body before him, leaving little to no evidence behind. Sugar finds hair in the car's trunk where Clifford's body was previously kept, which might eventually help him figure out who took it. Although Sugar episode 2 ends with this cliffhanger, three people could have removed the body.

Since Sugar only told Ruby and Jonathan about it, one of them might have done it. However, since they are both seemingly on Sugar's side, it would be strange for them to shroud evidence surrounding the case. Melanie also might have done it since her last interaction with the titular character in Apple TV+'s Sugar revealed that she knew about Clifford and his fate.

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“Sugar” is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.

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Comedian Ashley Storrie calls herself “#neurofunky” in her Instagram bio; she is on the spectrum, but her differences can be subtle. Her character in Dinosaur , the series she co-created, is also autistic, and a lot of what makes the show funny is how the ways she interacts with her world are upended when her little sister impulsively gets engaged.

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Opening Shot: A closeup of a woman arguing about justice and fairness. What she’s really arguing for is that she can make a cold drink her frequent-customer free coffee at the stand near her office.

The Gist: Nina MacArthur (Ashley Storrie) is a research assistant at the Natural History Museum of Glasgow, and paleontology is her passion. She’s also autistic, which tends to come out via her brutal honesty, love of routine, and a myriad of sensory issues. One of the routines she loves is hanging out with her younger sister Evie (Kat Ronney), especially on days like “Takeaway Tuesday”, where they eat takeout and watch reality shows.

But when Evie shows up at the museum, she has news: She’s getting engaged to her boyfriend Ranesh (Danny Ashok), who she only met six weeks ago. Nina, being the fountain of truth that she is, is horrified by the news, mainly because she thinks it’s too soon. But she’s also wondering about how it impacts her.

She thinks their parents aren’t going to approve, but their dad Ade (Greg Hemphill) and mom Diane (Sally Howitt) are ecstatic. Their brother Bo (David Carlyle) is happy for Evie but is preoccupied with his own girlfriend. He tries to tell Nina that she needs to accept it, but knows it’s tough for her because she won’t even eat Cheerios in the morning. “I don’t eat foods with holes, so the point is moot,” Nina tells him.

At work, Nina’s smarmy boss Shane (Ben Rufus Green), who doesn’t want feathers on the dinosaur models even though it’s accepted science because that’s not what people want to see, invites Nina to the office’s “team building bowling” outing. But Nina, who has to remind Shane that she’s autistic when he complains to her about being too much of a truthteller to the visitors, can’t stand wearing bowling shoes or putting her fingers in used bowling balls.

Evie wants Ranesh to join her and Nina for Takeaway Tuesday; Nina reluctantly agrees but becomes highly annoyed when Ranesh brings in food he made himself and is generally just too talkative. It prompts her to get up and go to the bowling alley, despite the noise and her abject refusal to rent shoes or stick fingers in strange balls.

What Shows Will It Remind You Of? The vibe of Dinosaur is similar to that of Starstruck , even though the main character here is negotiating a whole lot of changes in her life, not just romance.

Our Take: Storrie created Dinosaur with Matilda Curtis, based on a pilot they made for BBC Three in 2021. It’s definitely a character-driven show, with almost all of the humor coming from the way Nina interacts with her world and her family. It’s refreshing because Nina is one of the first characters we’ve seen who is on the spectrum, and is open about it.

But she’s also a character whose autism is subtle, likely fairly close to how Storrie is in real life. Nina has the ability to mask what she calls her weirdness, though as anyone with ASD can tell you, that masking can be exhausting. We see a lot of it in the second episode, where Nina has to play point when everyone in her family meets Ranesh’s strict dad Sachin (Sanjeev Kohli) for the first time. The more she has to be someone she’s not, the harder it gets for her.

We enjoyed the nuances of how Nina interacts with the world and where the comedy comes from in this series. Again, she’s a person who loves routines, so having Evie get engaged throws her for a huge loop. But there are other changes she’s going to have to navigate, like a promotion at work and a burgeoning relationship with Lee (Lorn MacDonald), the new barista at the coffee stand.

Because Storrie knows her neurodivergence so well, she knows that what makes Nina funny is not that she’s autistic, but that she owns how her brain works. Given that the rest of her family has its own quirks, it makes for a show that has plenty of chances to get big laughs out of character motivations as opposed to straight-up gags.

Sex and Skin: Nothing in the first episode.

Parting Shot: Evie asks Nina to be her maid of honor. Nina pretends to celebrate, but soon a look of horror comes over her.

Sleeper Star: Sabrina Sandhu plays Amber, a friend of Evie’s who is in the wedding party. We see her in the second episode, and she does a good job of demonstrating why her character has the not-very-nice nickname “Mad Amber.”

Most Pilot-y Line: “It’s just a rustic peasant dish I picked up from my summer in Firenze,” says Ranesh about his pasta, trying to put an Italian spin on “Firenze.” We’d be annoyed at him there, too.

Our Call: STREAM IT. Dinosaur isn’t gut-busting funny, but its humor is purely character-driven, and it gives a view of autism that we’ve rarely seen on TV.

Joel Keller ( @joelkeller ) writes about food, entertainment, parenting and tech, but he doesn’t kid himself: he’s a TV junkie. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Slate, Salon, RollingStone.com , VanityFair.com , Fast Company and elsewhere.

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