Kieran Culkin is Oscar-Worthy in A Real Pain | Sundance 2024

[@skipthepreviews]

This one always sounded the most interesting of all the Sundance movies. After hearing you speak about it, I'm even more excited now! As a big fan of Succession (the theme song is my ringtone on my phone), something about Kieran and Jesse together is intriguing.

[@flyingzone356]

He was amazing in Igby Goes Down.

[@BSwenson]

I saw this back at Sundance too and gave the same score. Then saw it again today on the big screen and loved it even more. 9 out of 10. I think it could be a sleeper Oscar fave like Coda. It has everything you want in a great film IMO.

[@JamesElliott-ne9rg]

This is great filmmaking. Seen it three times. Script, acting, direction all top notch.

[@heymistercarter.]

One film this reminded me a bit of, and this movie could work as a double feature with Real Pain, is Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited. Both movies surround estranged loved ones who travel to a foreign country in honor of a deceased loved one where they both air and try to overcome their tensions with each other, and also in a way get closer and understand each other better over this time. There’s enough to differentiate the two, but I thought of that one quite a bit.

[@heymistercarter.]

This was the hardest one for me to nab a virtual ticket for. It was the first one to sell out, and I kept trying and trying to nab an extra one that might’ve gone on sale. Fortunately, I got a screener when it won a Screenwriting Award, and I got an awards screener for it. And it ended up being one of my favorites of the fest, along with THELMA, KNEECAP, and Exhibiting Forgiveness.

[@sharonalbanese8084]

Great review, thank you !! One to put on the list.

[@misspomerol]

Honestly fave film with Jesse Eisenberg is HOLY ROLLERS about Hasidic Jews who actually were involved in ecstasy trafficking in the early 2000’s. It’s based on a true story and absolutely unlike any other story I’ve ever seen.

[@droho7597]

Where to see that?

[@jgog59]

I just subscribed to you I’ve been watching your stuff for I guess about six or seven months really enjoying I just subscribed to you I’ve been watching your stuff for I guess about six or seven months really enjoying your commentary. Curious, did you see the Irish language film Kneecap? I heard it was pretty spectacular.

[@patrarus6097]

Thanks, Brian. This seems like a good movie to see. I have always liked Jesse, especially in "The Social Network." I believe that he should have received an Oscar for his performance. I'm less familiar with Kieran, because unlike most of the world, I did not care for "Succession." I only saw Season 1 via a DVD from the library.

[@KickassUncle]

I stopped watching Succession after two or three eps of season one, but was pushed by friends to try again. It took years, but I thanked them later.

[@KevinMcArdle-l6e]

He might not win, but he'll probably get nominated. I love him

[@mabusestestament]

Are we sure that isn’t Zach Galifianskis?

[@adamlisiewicz1777]

Poland

[@Ebelg-v7h]

Isn't it pronounced JESS and not JESSIE?

[@poihpioakarp8845]

Nope, it's definitely pronounced like Jessie

[@avengemybreath3084]

Among the best of Hollywood offerings today, which is truly pathetic because it’s barely mediocre.

[@stevenstevenson5303]

So much better than ugly BeKindRewind

[@donniemoder1466]

Can we just stop with this? This is not Oscar worthy.

[@BSwenson]

100% disagree

[@BowieZ]

Your comment is ageing poorly.