Before Midnight

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: May 24, 2013

8.3	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 585 Ratings

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csw12Jul 19, 2013

The dialogue stretches to the end of time in every scene of the movie but what keeps it together and easy to take in, is its genuine feeling and fluid delivery. For most of the time you forget that your watching a movie and instead realThe dialogue stretches to the end of time in every scene of the movie but what keeps it together and easy to take in, is its genuine feeling and fluid delivery. For most of the time you forget that your watching a movie and instead real peoples lives.… Expand

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LynJun 14, 2013

I couldn't wait to hear from Jesse and Celine again! But this film lacked the luminous insights of the first two; I can't think of a single memorably true phrase. I concede that it probably wouldn't be entertaining to watch a contentedI couldn't wait to hear from Jesse and Celine again! But this film lacked the luminous insights of the first two; I can't think of a single memorably true phrase. I concede that it probably wouldn't be entertaining to watch a contented middle-aged couple engage in contented conversation for a couple of hours. But while any marriage has its ragged edges, the savage fighting here felt like they saved up every gripe and grudge of nine years, only to discharge them when a director said "ready, aim, fire!" Celine, especially, seemed like a merciless harpy for choosing a lovely vacation setting and a moment when her husband ached from his son's departure to rant about the dashing of her feminist goals. The conversations were interesting, for the most part. Sadly, however, I'm not sure I want to revisit these two again.… Expand

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TVJerryJun 20, 2013

In 95's "Before Sunrise" Ethan Hawke & Julie Delphy spend one romantic nite strolling around Vienna in conversation. A decade later they ramble thru Paris doing the same thing in "Before Sunset." This time they're on vacation in Greece withIn 95's "Before Sunrise" Ethan Hawke & Julie Delphy spend one romantic nite strolling around Vienna in conversation. A decade later they ramble thru Paris doing the same thing in "Before Sunset." This time they're on vacation in Greece with their kids, where the scenery is more limited. They spend an evening walking, while they discuss their relationship. If you've seen the others, you'll find this one less romantic and more realistic, even difficult. Their performances are compellingly real, but the movie is more wordy and less charming.… Expand

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swingJul 11, 2013

The movie is all talk, lots of it. It's wonderful dialogue primarily between two people and excellent acting. However, the story is a one note samba theme and there is little beyond the talk. A great opportunity for scenery in Greece isThe movie is all talk, lots of it. It's wonderful dialogue primarily between two people and excellent acting. However, the story is a one note samba theme and there is little beyond the talk. A great opportunity for scenery in Greece is wasted. As another reviewer said, it could just be a stage play. I don;t go to the movies to see what I can see in a drama on stage.… Expand

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max1cJul 19, 2013

Not a very good movie. Watched it because of epic reviews but was disappointed. Movie is 100% dialog and much of it is not so great. I have no idea why reviews are so good.

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erom1943Jun 19, 2013

My wife and I went to this movie because of the overwhelming positive reviews, and ended up disappointed. FYI, we did not see either of the prequels, and knew little of the premise. The movie is extremely well written and acted. The key toMy wife and I went to this movie because of the overwhelming positive reviews, and ended up disappointed. FYI, we did not see either of the prequels, and knew little of the premise. The movie is extremely well written and acted. The key to our disappointment was that this movie is 95% dialogue! The entire movie could have been done on stage. Certainly, the dialogue was excellent, biting and emotional. At times, I felt like I was back watching "Virginia Woolf" again. For us, the entertainment value was not there. I felt like I might have gotten the same enjoyment from reading this script, as from watching the movie. We go the the movies to be entertained. Ergo the mixed review.....excellent dialogue....minimal entertainment value.… Expand

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listenerAug 2, 2013

Well I don't know-I certainly hoped our beloved characters would have some better luck then to get stuck into dysfunctional relationship with fighting and arguing about just everything.

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spollardFeb 24, 2014

Warning to people that are going to watch this, it is much better if you have watched the first two. This movie is all dialogue and I mean every single bit and the scenes are excruciatingly long but in the end this movie shows the true sideWarning to people that are going to watch this, it is much better if you have watched the first two. This movie is all dialogue and I mean every single bit and the scenes are excruciatingly long but in the end this movie shows the true side of marriage and shows how difficult it can really be. I would give this a 58.9/100 mostly due to the fact that the pacing was slow.… Expand

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DobianApr 17, 2021

The "Before" series tells the story of a couple that talks, and talks, and talks...and talks. In Before Sunrise, Jesse and Celine meet on a train across Europe, and spend the night getting to know each other as they take a romantic walkThe "Before" series tells the story of a couple that talks, and talks, and talks...and talks. In Before Sunrise, Jesse and Celine meet on a train across Europe, and spend the night getting to know each other as they take a romantic walk through Vienna and engage in charming dialogue. In Before Sunset, they reconnect in Paris nine years later, engage in more charming dialogue, and are a couple by the end of the film. In Before Midnight, nine years have passed again, and Jesse and Celine are now a middle-aged couple with twin girls and a lot of relationship baggage - mostly centered around Jesse's son and his ex-wife. They still talk endlessly, but all the chatter has lost its charm. They talk their way through a sunset, talk their way through foreplay, and finally talk themselves into a big fight. Celine walks out of the room twice in one scene, immediately returning, I assume, because the not talking was killing her. If there is ever a fourth entry to the series, I hope Jesse and Celine have learned that they need to STFU now and then, that sometimes silence is golden.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 23, 2021

I didn't enjoy this film as much as the previous 2 in the 'Before' trilogy (Before Sunrise and Before Sunset) due to the state of the couples relationship. However, it is still a thoughtful watch and it has a nice tone to it, as did the otherI didn't enjoy this film as much as the previous 2 in the 'Before' trilogy (Before Sunrise and Before Sunset) due to the state of the couples relationship. However, it is still a thoughtful watch and it has a nice tone to it, as did the other 2 films. Its not especially overly sentimental, its a philosophical watch of sorts but this one features more in the way of arguments/disagreements. Its disappointing to see how Jesse and Celine have become, disillusioned I suppose. However, the script is certainly decent and I enjoyed the scenes showcasing the Greek oudoors - its a lovely setting and the characters have plenty to talk about, its just not as perhaps romantic or hopeful as in previous films, which is part of what I liked about them. It seems weird to say that, in as much as I wouldn't think of myself as an especially big romantic film fan as such. However, it wouldn't be fair to say there's no positive side at all present in this film but I won't elaborate, so as not to provide any spoilers. Its not entirely a simple plot line but its still a good watch. I especially enjoyed the scene featuring the two main characters and (I assume) friends and relatives around a dinner table outdoors, enjoying a (I assume) Greek lunch while discussing a number of interesting topics. It manages to be quite an atmospheric watch, as the previous 2 films were and indeed I liked the Greek music played while the credits rolled.
If your a fan of the previous 2 films then I would recommend this but if your not especially keen on dialogue focused films then you may be better to leave this.… Expand

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