Jesse Eisenberg's play praised by critics
Jesse Eisenberg has won rave reviews for both his acting and his writing after The Social Network star's new play debuted in New York this week (beg24Oct11).
The Oscar-nominated actor wrote Asuncion himself and he also takes a starring role in the Off-Broadway show opposite The Hangover's Justin Bartha.
The production, which opened at Manhattan's Cherry Lane Theatre on
Thursday (27Oct11), tells the story of two liberal students whose
ideals are challenged when a young Filipina girl becomes their new
roommate, and Eisenberg has won praise for his acting and writing,
with critics lauding his "lively dialogue" and "comic gifts".
Charles Isherwood, of the New York Times, writes, "Mr. Eisenberg
writes lively dialogue that strikes plenty of comic sparks," while
Joe Dziemianowicz, of the New York Daily News, adds, "Eisenberg is
at his neurotically funny best... (Asuncion) spotlights
Eisenbergs's comic gifts as actor and author."
David Rooney, of the Hollywood Reporter, writes, "Eisenberg shows a
flair for dialogue and structure, plus a spiky comic perspective
and a willingness to get ugly, all of which would make it a good
thing if he continues to explore playwriting."