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January 24, 2026
The Incomer review
Sundance film festival: The actor is a charming presence in the otherwise overly twee and consistently unfunny tale of isolated siblings dealing with a visitor
TL;DR
- The film follows two siblings on an isolated Scottish isle who believe they are descended from gulls.
- Their behavior is described as childlike, brutish, and stunted, making them difficult to endear.
- A local councilor, Daniel, is sent to evict them and gradually earns their trust.
- The film attempts to contrast feral living with modern life, but the humor is often found to be juvenile and off-putting.
- Despite its flaws, some audience members found humor and winsome messages in the film's absurdity and sentimentality.
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