
Cooper Raiff plays Aaron Whistler, a comedy writer with a very close relationship with his sister, Leah (Kaitlyn Dever), and delivers a performance similar to his others – lines delivered with little emotion. While the film seems to suggest Aaron is struggling to cope with grief, Raiff doesn’t quite convey the necessary depth. This is especially noticeable when acting alongside the incredibly talented Dever, who appears in flashbacks and dream sequences. These scenes show Leah’s lively personality and are meant to highlight the strong connection between the siblings, but instead, Raiff feels miscast. He doesn’t even bring the expected lightheartedness you’d anticipate from a comedy writer. The film hints at Aaron using humor to mask his pain – something other films have done effectively – but ultimately feels hesitant to actually be funny.