A Real Pain
8/10Watched 20251h 30mComedy · DramaReleased 2024
My review
Plenty of genuine laughs whilst also balancing the juxtaposition of deeper melancholic themes very well. The writing was sharp and intellectual, bringing both laughs and deep thought.
Plot overview
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.
Director
Jesse Eisenberg
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
David Kaplan
Kieran Culkin
Benji Kaplan
Will Sharpe
James
Jennifer Grey
Marcia
Kurt Egyiawan
Eloge
Liza Sadovy
Diane
Daniel Oreskes
Mark
Ellora Torchia
Priya