30/38

David Kaplan: Yeah

Misfit cousins ​​reunite for a tour of Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but old tensions resurface as their family history unravels... When Benji and David visit their grandmother's home in Poland, the location is where Jesse Eisenberg's real-life ancestors settled in the diaspora. Benji Kaplan: We stay moving, we stay light, we stay agile. Benji Kaplan: The conductor will come by, he takes tickets, we tell him we're going to the bathroom. David Kaplan: Bathroom. Benji Kaplan: He gets to the back of the train, starts walking toward the front, looking for stragglers. David Kaplan: Sorry, are we the stragglers?

Benji Kaplan: Yeah

By the time he gets to the front, the train will be at the station and we're free. David Kaplan: That's so stupid. Tickets are probably like twelve dollars. Benji Kaplan: That's the way it works. We don't have to pay for train tickets in Poland. This is our country. David Kaplan: No, it's not, this was our country.

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They kicked us out because they thought we were cheap.. 12 Etudes, Op. 25, No. 3 in F major, written by Frederic Chopin, performed by Zvi Erez. I think the only reason I saw this movie was because of Kieran Culkin. What can I say, I love Succession. And I certainly got more than I initially expected.

Both actors do a great job, especially Culkin

It's clear that this movie is written from the heart, and Jesse Eisenberg's script is definitely strong, with some great dialogue and constant different interpretations of the phrase 'True Pain.' Benji and David have very compelling arcs and the other characters, while not three-dimensional, are given plenty of time to shine, especially James. As for the directing, Jesse Eisenberg does a good job in his directorial debut. The film is well shot, and while there isn't much in the way of variety, the film evokes a simple yet realistic tone. Eisenberg tackles some strong themes and I believe he does them well. I'm amazed at some of the things he was able to capture on location, which makes some of the emotions even stronger. But of course, the strongest aspect of this film is the performances and dynamic between Eisenberg and Culkin. Benji's character is really compelling throughout the film, as the audience constantly sees the results of his grief, and David's reactions to them further strengthen their bond.

See it if you can

Even though they are cousins ​​in this film, they really feel like brothers reconnecting. Overall, I had a good time with this film. I doubt it's going to blow anyone away, and there aren't any moments of extreme catharsis, but everything it does it does pretty well. From Alien: Romulus to Road House, take a look back at some of our favorite posters from 2024.