Jesse Eisenberg impressed in his triple role as writer, director, and star. Kieran Culkin, the recent Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner, delivered a nuanced performance as Benji, effectively showcasing both manic and depressive traits. While Culkin was typecast in his portrayal of Benji, a character often lacking tact and appearing selfish despite ultimately good intentions, it was intentionally awkward and sometimes difficult to watch. Eisenberg, also often cast as an anxious character, played well opposite Culkin, and both characters demonstrated significant development. The film also thoughtfully incorporated the music of Polish pianist Frédéric Chopin.
The plot was creative, exploring themes of family, forgiveness, and grief. However, a deeper exploration of the cousins' individual relationships with each other and their grandmother would have been beneficial.
While the film was well-crafted, it didn’t quite live up to the hype surrounding the acting accolades. It was a solid film, but it lacked a certain spark. Additionally, the ending felt somewhat open, leaving the cousins' relationship without a satisfying sense of closure.
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