"A Real Pain" is a 2024 comedy-drama directed by Jesse Eisenberg, who also stars alongside Kieran Culkin. The film follows mismatched cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Culkin) as they embark on a tour through Poland to honor their late grandmother. Their journey delves into family history, resurfacing old tensions against the backdrop of their ancestral roots.
Critical Reception: The film has received positive reviews, holding an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 250 user ratings.
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Critics have praised the film for its blend of humor and emotional depth. One reviewer noted, "Eisenberg's direction and writing for this movie shows he has massively improved... it was funny, emotional, and compelling to observe."
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Awards: "A Real Pain" has garnered significant recognition, including:
Golden Globe Nominations for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Actor (Jesse Eisenberg), Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin), and Best Screenplay (Jesse Eisenberg).
Critics Choice Award Nominations for Best Comedy Movie, Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin), and Best Original Screenplay (Jesse Eisenberg).
Sundance Film Festival: Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic) and winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award (U.S. Dramatic).
Production and Distribution: The film is produced by Fruit Tree, the production company co-founded by Emma Stone and Dave McCary. Notably, "A Real Pain" is the first narrative feature allowed to shoot on location at an actual concentration camp, with pivotal scenes filmed at Majdanek in Lublin, Poland. "A Real Pain" premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was later acquired by Searchlight Pictures for worldwide distribution. The film was released in theaters on November 1, 2024, and has grossed over $8 million worldwide.
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Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21823606/
Link Review: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/21/a-real-pain-review-jesse-eisenberg-kieran-culkin
About movie: https://www.searchlightpictures.com/a-real-pain
Link to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-real-pain (US), https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/a-real-pain (Canada), https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/a-real-pain (UK)
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