N.J.’s Jesse Eisenberg talks ‘A Real Pain,’ inherited trauma and his family promise
Both that movie and “A Real Pain,” from Searchlight Pictures, were produced by Eisenberg’s Oscar-winning “ Zombieland ” ...
Eisenberg and Culkin perfect the comedy of discomfort in ‘A Real Pain’
A Holocaust tour of Poland forms the backdrop for a wise tale of mismatched cousins.
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Big gain with ‘Pain’: Sublime cast, sharp characters, wit, sentiment blend in emotionally honest relationship study
A Real Pain” — 3.5 stars Writer/director/actor Jesse Eisenberg has handcrafted a wonderful gem of a movie wisely titled “A ...
In 'A Real Pain,' disparate relatives bring their resentments and their humor as they tour Poland
Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs and stars as a restless salesman traveling with a volatile cousin played by Keiran Culkin.
Review: A mercurial Kieran Culkin shines in Jesse Eisenberg’s deft, accomplished ‘A Real Pain’
Writer-director Jesse Eisenberg's “A Real Pain” strikes an almost impossible balance. It’s part comedy, part tragedy. It’s part road-trip saga, part odd couple-buddy flick, and part Holocaust film.