Yes, the usual clash of personalities follows, but “A Real Pain” is anything but farcical or formulaic ... tightly wound ...

But as more of their family history comes to light, the double meaning of the movie’s title emerges as well: yes, Benji is a real pain, but he’s also dealing with the real pain of mental ...

Kieran Culkin is great in "A Real Pain," written and directed by co-star Jesse Eisenberg. The film, about two cousins in Poland, is excellent.