20/17
Tickets are probably like twelve bucks
Tale
Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.. When Benji and David visit their grandmother's home in Poland, the location is where Jesse Eisenberg' s real-life ancestors settled in diaspora.. Benji Kaplan: We stay moving, we stay light, we stay agile.David Kaplan: Yeah.Benji Kaplan: The conductor’s gonna come through, taking tickets, we tell him we’re going to the bathroom.David Kaplan: Bathroom.Benji Kaplan: He gets to the back of the train, he starts heading towards the front looking for stragglers.David Kaplan: Sorry, we’re the stragglers?Benji Kaplan: Yeah. By the time he gets to the front, the train’s gonna be in the station and we’re home free. David Kaplan: This is so fucking stupid. Benji Kaplan: It’s the principle of the thing.
This is our country
We shouldn’t have to pay for train tickets in Poland. David Kaplan: No, it’s not, it was our country. They kicked us out ’cause they thought we were cheap.. Featured in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #46.44 (2024). I went into this movie with some hope, expecting an engaging plot and at least decent performances. The trailer had some intrigue, hinting at a storyline with depth and potential twists. However, that hope quickly evaporated.
Then there’s the acting, which was another major letdown
What I found was a hollow shell of what could have been a decent film, poorly executed in nearly every aspect. First, let’s talk about the so-called "plot." Yes, there was a basic story there, but it seemed to be held together by a thread. The concept might have had promise on paper, but in execution, it’s utterly directionless. Scenes drag on without adding any depth, and there’s no real sense of pace or urgency. The movie can’t decide what it wants to be or where it’s headed, which left me feeling lost and, frankly, frustrated. Even if I tried to invest in what was happening, the weak script and nonsensical plot twists made it almost impossible. I’m not sure if it’s the actors’ fault entirely, or if the direction just lacked vision, but I’ve rarely seen such lifeless performances.
The dialogue was another low point
The characters were cardboard cutouts, lacking any believable emotion or depth. It felt like the actors didn’t even want to be there, like they were sleepwalking through their lines. Emotional moments-where you would expect at least some spark-were flat and unconvincing, as though they’d given up trying to convey any real feeling. It’s as if the actors were told to be as uninspired as possible, and they delivered that instruction to a fault. I could barely bring myself to care about any of the characters because they seemed like they didn’t care about themselves. Lines felt forced and clunky, with characters spouting clichés or nonsensical statements that only added to the confusion. It’s as if the screenwriter threw together a bunch of random words and called it a day.
Pacing was another significant issue
Not only were the lines poorly written, but the actors seemed to struggle to deliver them in a way that sounded natural. Conversations that were supposed to feel impactful ended up sounding staged and awkward. It got to a point where I was actively cringing during some scenes, dreading the next line because I knew it would just drag the scene down even further. The movie dragged and dragged, with scenes that felt unnecessary, only making it worse. Every time I thought it might be over soon, I checked the time and found there was still so much left. It was torturous, almost as if the filmmakers were deliberately testing the audience’s patience. Instead of building up tension or creating suspense, it just felt like the movie was wasting time.
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