23/26

David Kaplan: Yeah

Scenario

Mismatched cousins ​​reunite for a road trip across Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure picks up steam as the odd couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. When Benji and David visit their grandmother's house 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 through, taking our tickets, we tell him we're going to the bathroom. David Kaplan: Bathroom.

Benji Kaplan: Yeah

Benji Kaplan: He gets on the back of the train, he starts walking forward, looking for David Kaplan: Excuse me, are we stragglers? By the time he gets to the front, the train will be in the station, and we'll be free to go home. David Kaplan: It's so stupid. The tickets are probably like twelve dollars. Benji Kaplan: That's the principle of the thing. We shouldn't have to pay for train tickets in Poland.

This is our country

David Kaplan: No, it's not, it was our country. They kicked us out because they thought we were cheap. Featured on CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode 46.44 (2024). I think the only reason I went to see this movie was because of Kieran Culkin. What can I say, I love Succession. And I definitely 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 great dialogue and constant different phrases like ƍ 39;Real pain.' Benji and David have very compelling arcs, and the other characters, while not three-dimensional, are given ample time to shine, especially James. As for directing, Jesse Eisenberg does a good job in his debut. The film is well-shot, and while there isn't much in the way of variety, the film still sets a simple yet realistic tone. Eisenberg is tackling some powerful themes, and I think he does it well. I'm surprised by some of the things he was able to film on location, which makes some of the emotions even stronger. But of course, the strongest aspect of this film is the performances and dynamics of Eisenberg and Culkin.

Check it out if you can

Benji's character is truly captivating throughout the film, as the audience constantly sees the results of his grief and David's reactions to them further strengthen their bond. 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 will captivate anyone, and it doesn't have any moments of extreme catharsis, but everything it does, it does quite well.