A Real Pain
2024
Comedy / Drama
1h30
Icarion rated ★ 6/10
Le film est modeste et prête autant à sourire qu‘à s’attendrir. Mais le voir peu après "La zone d’intérêt" amène la simple réflexion que le tragique événement de la seconde guerre mondiale peut être aussi bien traité de manière grave et frontale que par le biais de l’histoire familiale et personnelle. Ou comment la déflagration de l’Holocauste rejaillit encore aujourd’hui dans nos vies intimes. Un joli film.
Synopsis
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
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Community Reviews
A Real Pain captivates with its blend of humor and poignant exploration of family ties and historical trauma. The film, featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as mismatched cousins on a memory-laden journey in Poland, has been praised for its delicate handling of sensitive themes and the dynamic performances, particularly by Culkin. However, some viewers found the film's pace slow and the emotional engagement inconsistent, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by occasional flatness in narrative impact.
👍 Kieran Culkin's performance is a standout.
👎 Pacing may feel slow to some viewers.
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17 reviews
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Funny, touching and very well acted.
