>*"I know my pain is unexceptionnal so I don't burden everyone with it."* Solid, well-written and layered dramedy. Perfect balance between funny and sad, Jesse Eisenberg really controls the tones with this one and knows when things should be funny or sad. It's quite the clash of personality types and the interactions are so layered and entertaining to watch. I didn't expect that level of depth mostly given through dialogue and mannerisms. Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg both did amazing, they have chemistry and both get moments where they get to shine. Love the idea of going on a tour, Poland looks beautiful and the holocaust stuff was emotional. A lot of emotional moments but Eisenberg's oversharing moment at the table was probably the high point for me. If I had to look for negatives some scenes feel like they should go on for a little longer (rooftop scene ended so abruptly) and it needed it's own score instead of a well-known symphony. Overall this is very impressive for a second attempt at directing a movie for Eisenberg, way better than the first one he did. Powerful ending and themes, really stuck with me afterwards.

a real pain to finish

"I know my pain is unexceptional so I don't burden everyone with it."

"Blork." For something that should've hit so close to home, I guess I expected to feel more? Maybe the problem is that you never go full Jesse Eisenberg? That was kinda hard to watch. Love the look of this movie. Some really beautiful shots. Kieran Culkin is unreal. Ok Kieran, you can be an honorary Jew if you want.

A Real Pain is a plain, generic, and boring film. The casting of Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin is misguided, with their performances veering between pretentiousness and overacting. It's as if they're trying too hard, which unfortunately makes this bloated and lifeless movie a chore to watch. Eisenberg's lack of directorial flair is evident, which may explain why he hasn't received major accolades. Overall, A Real Pain is a disappointing and unenjoyable viewing experience.