The Take
Together weaponizes codependency as literal body horror goo but never escapes its one-trick premise. The real-life marriage between Dave Franco and Alison Brie makes the physical fusions convincing, yet the film treats that chemistry as the entire point.
Practical effects deliver the gnarly merges and the Greek myth of Hermaphroditus adds a fresh hook, but graphic sex scenes and endless sticking drag the runtime into repetitive cringe.
The Verdict
The premise hooks fast and the practical merges deliver squirmy payoffs, but the film mistakes literal goo for insight into codependency. Real-life stars elevate the physical terror while the cult backstory and ending feel tacked on for shock value.
Skip the theatrical run unless practical body horror is your specific craving.
Common Questions
What is Together about?
A codependent couple's bodies start fusing after they drink from a cursed cave pool tied to an ancient myth.
Is Together based on a true story?
No. It draws loose inspiration from the Greek myth of Hermaphroditus and the fountain of Salmacis.
Why is Together controversial?
The explicit sex scene that fuses the leads and heavy graphic nudity prompted walkouts and strong reactions at Sundance.
