It’s been scientifically* proven (*probably) that guys have a harder time making guy friends than girls do making girl friends.

It can be difficult finding someone of your tribe, who ticks just enough of those boxes that you feel represent you best, someone you would die for, and be as vulnerable as a newborn with. And of course, someone who won’t laugh when you introduce them to your vast toy collection.

It can be a tricky dance, like mating butterflies, but when you find that special one, life doesn’t get much better.

This latest A24 film is a dark comedy that explores the theme of male friendship, and all the complications that can entail.

Living in a suburban street with his wife Tami (Kate Mara) and teenage son Steven (Jack Dylan Glazer) is Craig (Tim Robinson).

They have a lot going on in the family right now, with Tami being in remission as well as their house being up for sale.

Craig is a bit of a homebody, lacking confidence to interact with others socially, unlike his wife Tara, who appears to be spending a curious amount of time with her ex.

One day they get a parcel delivered to them, that’s actually for their new neighbour Austin (Paul Rudd), so Craig pops round and delivers it.

When knocking at the door at seeing Austin, it’s like a bromance at first sight, and Craig finally feels that he may have his very own bff.

And at first it’s the perfect relationship that just couldn’t get any better, until a faux pas occurs that not only puts this new bromance in jeopardy, but manages to make Craig’s entire life spiral out of control.

Andrew DeYoung’s directorial debut feature comes across as a bit of a What if... scenario that you often come across in superhero comics but in the comedic realm: what if someone made an Adam Sandler film – without Sandler – crossed with The Office (more British version than US), with a dark undertone of a male version of Single White Female. It may sound a bit niche, but remember, this is an A24 film.

It’s a curious cocktail, that’s occasionally unnervingly unhinged, that has that British comedy sensibility that can make you feel uncomfortable with the route it takes.

Certainly Saturday Night Live alumni Tim Robinson plays a frightening blend of Adam Sandler with David Brent, as he negotiates the terms of this blossoming new friendship. It’s the type of performance where you can expect to both laugh out loud and wince in quick succession.

There’s also a sense that it could have started life as an SNL sketch that possibly didn’t make the grade, but DeYoung does just enough to sustain the premise throughout, especially laced as it is with the kind of darkness you would expect more from one of A24’s horror films.

It’s a welcome and highly unique addition to the brutal bromance genre, as well as being a hero model of the cringe comedy.

If you like your comedy awkward, welcome to your new best friend.