The Outside Story (2020)

Having recently broken up with his girlfriend, Brian Tyree Henry mixes his house keys with her car keys and locks himself out. Having hit somewhat of a rut in life and becoming a bit of a recluse because of it, this move forces him into his neighborhood, interacting with neighbors he’s never met before. The climax is confusingly rushed and there is a nonsensical ‘mistaken identity’ attempted police arrest which pulls away from an otherwise low-key and warm film. Henry is an appealing lead who does a good job portraying his character’s reticence and growth, at least in all but that climax.