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.
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 ’cause they thought we were cheap.. 12 Etudes, Op. 25, No.
An attempt to convey sentimental values important to Poles has been undertaken in a decent manner. The harm caused during the wars, whose remnants are still visible in Polish territories, constantly resonates in our mentality. However, I do not want us to be associated only with this. Around us, there is also the beauty of unique nature and architecture. Moreover, from my own perspective, I can say that in a film depicting Poland, I missed some Polishness.
If we are to stick to traditions, let us showcase the fading roots of Polish housewives, not just the motif of the highlander hat associated with Zakopane and the highlanders, about whose origins there is conflicting information. Some sources suggest their Germanic roots, and they themselves (not all) eagerly joined in propagating the idea of Goralenvolk.I like the portrayal of Benji's two emotional sides. He knows well the weight of losing a loved one who could give more attention than others, often self-serving people. His character may seem somewhat controversial, but regardless of what he does, I feel an emotional connection with him caused by his openness. This is in stark contrast to David, who is the type of intelligent introvert who likes to have everything orderly, planned, and harmonious.
His lack of spontaneity, as he himself notices, leads to excessive worrying and certain social anxieties. This is why traveling across the ocean was a significant mental challenge for him, stepping out of his comfort zone.I believe the theme of the trip presented in the film was also a mental journey for Jesse Eisenberg himself, who admits in interviews that he has Polish roots and is fascinated by Polish culture.The final impressions are quite positive. From Alien: Romulus to Road House, take a look back at some of our favorite posters of 2024.
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