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 ” ...
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.
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.
The character named after me in Jesse Eisenberg’s new movie isn’t meant to be me, he swears
Entertainment journalist Ben Kaplan on his 20-year friendship with the star, whose latest film features a character named ...
The Globe and Mail1d
Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain is equal parts cringe comedy and early mid-life search for meaning
The story of two estranged cousins, David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin), reuniting ... vivid and enhanced by a ...
The News-Herald2d
‘A Real Pain’ review: Eisenberg delivers thoughtful study of two hurting men
Hearing the title “A Real Pain,” you can’t help but imagine a multi-camera sitcom or, perhaps, a disposable laugher starring ...
Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg are a perfect pair in ‘A Real Pain’
A Real Pain' is a wonderfully funny and heartfelt film about reconnecting with your family, heritage, and identity.
Heartbreaking and funny, 'A Real Pain' is one of the best movies of the year
Kieran Culkin is great in "A Real Pain," written and directed by co-star Jesse Eisenberg. The film, about two cousins in ...
Edwardsville Intelligencer on MSN1dOpinion
'A Real Pain' will leave you feeling sad — and bored
The film also features Kieran Culkin, Banner Eisenberg, Daniel Oreskes, Jennifer Grey, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyjawan and is ...
WBAL-TV4d
"A Real Pain" movie review and cast interview
Film critic Lauren Veneziani interviews Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg about their new movie "A Real Pain," a story of ...
RNS on MSN6d
'A Real Pain' is a real triumph
You will go to see “A Real Pain” because of the all-star cast of Jesse Eisenberg (who also wrote and directed it), Kieran ...
Roger Ebert3d
Time Moves On: Jesse Eisenberg on "A Real Pain"
In Jesse Eisenberg's "A Real Pain," now in theaters, two cousins reunite for a tour through Poland in honor of their recently ...