Friendship (2025) is a bold, often uncomfortable exploration of adult male connection that blends dark humor with moments of genuine emotional insight. Directed and written by Andrew DeYoung, the film stars Tim Robinson as Craig Waterman, a suburban father whose quiet, uneventful life is disrupted by the arrival of his charismatic neighbor, Austin Carmichael, played by Paul Rudd. What begins as casual neighborly interaction quickly evolves into a tense and often awkward exploration of obsession, loneliness, and the fragile nature of human bonds. Robinson’s performance is both remarkable and polarizing. He captures Craig’s social anxiety, desperation, and awkward charm in a way that makes the audience both cringe and empathize with him. There is a rawness to his portrayal, an unfiltered honesty that turns ordinary moments—awkward small talk, failed attempts at humor, and invasive curiosity—into powerful storytelling. Rudd, by contrast, brings a grounded charm that makes Austin feel real...