Summary
The first trailer forA Real Painshows Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin’s characters uncovering their family history in the buzzy Sundance dramedy. Written and directed by Eisenberg (his second feature after 2022’sWhen You Finish Saving the World) the film follows two mismatched cousins who reunite for a trip to Poland to pay tribute to their cherished grandmother, though their adventure takes an unexpected turn as old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family’s history. Other than Eisenberg and Culkin,A Real Pain’s castalso includes Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Liza Sadovy, Daniel Oreskes, and Ellora Torchia.
Today,Searchlight Picturespremiered the first official teaser trailer forA Real Pain.Watch it below:
The trailer opens with Eisenberg and Culkin’s cousins, David and Benji, on a train as they frantically discuss the details of their trip. Then, the trailer transitions to a montage of their trip throughout Poland, which appears to be both heartfelt and hilarious.
What To Expect From A Real Pain
Kieran Culkin’s Performance Is Garnering Oscar Buzz
Before Searchlight acquired the rights toA Real Painfor $10 million, it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to immense critical acclaim.A Real Painreviewspraise the film as an amusing and emotionally impactful dramedy that showcases Eisenberg’s excellence as a writer, director, and actor. However,it’s Culkin who absolutely steals the show with his performance. At the time of the teaser trailer’s release,A Real Painhas a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes with 53 reviews.
The teaser trailer highlights the immense praise forA Real Pain. Critics are calling the film “a knockout” and “a masterpiece.” As previously mentioned, Culkin’s performance is garnering much acclaim, with critics calling him “a force of nature.“Varietydeclares thatA Real Pain"is what f–cking filmmaking is about.” Culkin, who won an Emmy for his performance asRoman Roy inSuccessionseason 4, is now garnering Oscar buzz for his performance inA Real Pain.
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The trailer also highlights howA Real Painis the perfect blend of comedy and drama, beginning with rapid-fire dialogue reminiscent of Aaron Sorkin, which is notable since Eisenberg received an Oscar nomination for his performance in the Sorkin-pennedThe Social Network. In addition to being funny,A Real Painpromises to be equally emotional, as a strange series of events leads the cousins to become part of a Holocaust tour group. With a perfect blend of comedy and drama,A Real Painpromises to be a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of familial history anchored by Oscar-worthy performances.
A Real Pain
Cast
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.
