In this Reel Kwik episode, we’re diving into A Real Pain — Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut that stirred up serious Oscar buzz and even scored Kieran Culkin a well-deserved win.
This bittersweet dramedy follows two estranged cousins on a Holocaust pilgrimage that’s as funny as it is devastating, as they uncover buried trauma and confront their tangled family history.
Did Eisenberg deliver on the hype? Is this the beginning of a brilliant directing career? And was Culkin really that good?
Tune in for our thoughts, laughs, and maybe a tear or two.
As always, Part 1 of our review is completely spoiler-free — perfect if you haven’t seen the film yet. Part 2 goes full spoiler mode, so if you’re still waiting to watch, that’s your cue to pause, go sink your teeth into the movie, and come back when you’re ready.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Preamble
00:04:02 - Spoiler-free thoughts
00:26:49 - Full Spoiler Review
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