Bonus Review: A Real Pain

The Next Directorial Feature From Jesse Eisenberg

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INTRODUCTION

This is a quick review of the newly released film A Real Pain. Keep in mind this is but one of the many movies I watch every year, and that whatever initial grade I come up for this film could change for better or worse with time. To better keep up to date with both my thoughts on other movies and if my feelings on this film changed, follow me on Letterboxd.

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THE PLOT

Via Letterboxd: 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.

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QUICK REVIEW

The last time Jesse Eisenberg stepped into the director’s chair with 2022’s When You Finish Saving the World, it didn’t exactly wow critics - presented company included. I gave it a lowly grade of C-. So imagine my surprise when word from Sundance suggested his latest film, A Real Pain, was actually good!