A Real Pain review – an amusing and compelling inquiry into human pain and suffering
Little White LiesStory by Katherine McLaughlin
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Jesse Eisenberg co-stars with Kieran Culkin in a poignant, darkly comedic exploration of the human experience of pain and suffering.
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- Eisenberg drew inspiration from a personal trip to Poland with his cousin, giving the drama an authentic, lived-in feel.
- The film received rave reviews at Sundance, with critics praising the nuanced performances and Eisenberg's skillful direction.
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Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
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