A new trailer for Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin’sA Real Painhas debuted. Following its premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival,A Real Painreceived positive reviews, and currently holds a 91% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes.It follows two cousins, David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Culkin), who travel across Poland to honor the memory of their late grandmother, who was a Holocaust survivor. Eisenberg also directed and wrote the comedy-drama film.
Searchlight Pictureshas now released the official trailer, whichshows how different David and Benji are in an equally heartfelt and humorous story. David and Benji are seen meeting at the airport and joining a tour group once they arrive in Poland, with these arrangements being made by David. As they travel with their group and learn more about their grandmother’s history, David and Benji’s complex relationship is explored, along with how each of them is grieving for their grandmother.
What The Trailer Means For A Real Pain
The Dramedy Has Academy Award Potential
A Real Pain’s trailer captures a balance of humor and emotionally resonant dramathat aligns with the praise following the film’s Sundance debut. It immediately captures the cousins' mismatched dynamic as David anxiously calls Benji at the airport, only to be left with a voicemail saying,“Boner is not available,“along with Benji insisting that it is fine to bring marijuana to Poland, which worries David. This comedy is balanced out by teases of both characters' struggles and their grief.
Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin & A Real Pain Cast On Filming In Poland [Sundance]
A Real Pain director Jesse Eisenberg and costars Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey, and Will Sharpe discuss exploring generational trauma in Europe.
Both Eisenberg and Culkin appear well-suited to their respective roles and share an effortless chemistry that will makeA Real Painrewarding to watch. If the film’s reception continues to be strong following its theatrical release, it could lead to Eisenberg and Culkin’s performances being recognized by the Academy Awards, along with Eisenberg’s direction and writing being recognized as well. Eisenberg’s portrayal ofMark Zuckerberg inThe Social Networkreceived an Academy Award nomination, and Culkin had multiple Emmy Award nominations and a win forSuccession, butA Real Paincould become their first Academy Award wins.
Our Take On A Real Pain’s Trailer
A Real Pain Is A Must-Watch
A Real Painis poised to be one of thebest films of 2024. The humor and drama are already landing in the trailer, which bodes well for the full-length film.Eisenberg and Culkin are compelling to watch in a story that looks like it will be deeply movingand personal to watch while also giving plenty of reasons to smile.A Real Painhas genuine Academy Award potential, but will likely be a story that is remembered long after the awards season ends.
A Real Pain
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A Real Pain explores themes of identity and loss as two estranged families confront their shared and tumultuous pasts. Through intertwining narratives, the film delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the enduring impact of unresolved grief.
