Premiering all the way back at Sundance earlier this year, Jesse Eisenberg’s sophomore feature A Real Pain is now in wide release with Searchlight Pictures. Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, and Will Sharpe. 

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  • 0:00:00 Introduction
  • 0:18:02 Initial Thoughts
  • 0:33:53 Spoiler Review
  • 1:46:05 Oscars Assessment
  • 1:56:18 Final Ratings

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