
A Real Pain
3.8
(140)
Comedy
Drama
2024
89 min
R
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
Starring:
Jesse Eisenberg
,
Kieran Culkin
,
Will Sharpe
,
Jennifer Grey
,
Kurt Egyiawan
,
Liza Sadovy
,
Daniel Oreskes
Comedy
Drama
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"4.25⭐️ Shockingly good indie style film which I really had no plans of watching. Jesse Eisenberg playing Jesse Eisenberg in his every role got old for me a long time ago, but since Kieran Culkin quite phenomenally steals the show from everyone I didn’t mind. But really Jesse’s good here too, along with the rest of the cast who all have a natural easy chemistry that manages to weave warmth and even a sense of comfort subtly through the arcing emotional tumult. As director and screenwriter though, he truly shines, competently imbuing authentic and meaningful honesty that hits some profound and poignant notes balanced by a slight chaotic edge. This is a simple film touching on complicated relationships, generational trauma and mental health. Humorous, heartfelt, heart aching yet subdued, it deserves the awards and accolades it’s been receiving. Glad I didn’t let it get by. "
"Who cut the onions ? 🧅 "

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"A fantastic film! This is essentially a simple road movie involving 2 cousins visiting Poland and going on a tour to the places their recently deceased grandmother lived. I was especially struck by how organic the whole movie felt, be it from the family bond to the dialogues and more. Phenomenal writing and acting by the 2 leads (Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg (the latter of whom also wrote and directed the film)), with Kieran Culkin in particular standing out (he is frankly the soul of this movie and I’ll be very happy if he wins the Supporting Actor Oscar for this). Jesse Eisenberg shows remarkable promise as a writer and director with this movie, and I cannot wait to see what he does next. Easily one of the Top 10 best films of the year, and one that everyone should watch."
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