"Everything Is Illuminated" is a beautifully crafted film with perfect elements like the soundtrack, road trip vibes, and screenplay. It features many laugh-out-loud moments.

In "A Real Pain," while the character Benji is unique—lacking a mobile phone and engaging in real conversations—something feels off. The direction or story might be lacking, as Benji shows no development throughout; he remains the same person from the beginning to the end.