It is no secret thatKieran Culkins performance inA Real Painis one of the standouts of this awards season.
Culkins performance isnt particularly brassy andrelies on a real depth of humanitythat involves showing an internal struggle.
It is a performance unlike any other this year and is worthy of all the awards buzz.
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Throughout, Culkin shows how Benji is masking these emotions and pushing them away.
However, one particular scene shows Benji finally breaking down and having these intense feelings spill out.
His slouched demeanor and slight shuffles show his inner conflict despite telling David he is fine.
Two cousins travel to Poland after their grandmother’s death to see where they came from and end up joining a Holocaust tour.
The aftermath of Benjis speech on the train is the best example of this.
He explains that the pair will simply get on the next train and avoid the ticket inspector.
His tone is now much more laid-back and free-spirited.
The insistence of his speech has gone, and his dialogue feels more playful.
