Before Sunset
Warner Independent Pictures (WIP) | Release Date: July 2, 2004
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fearless11Oct 4, 2012
Astonishing. Not just incredibly well-written and wonderfully engaging - you never feel like it's film because there is always a great sense of reality to it.
Amazing.
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YssysG.Feb 7, 2008
The ending it's just perfect!
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CJFeb 15, 2008
A profoundly satisfying follow up on the original (which you should definitely watch first). Although some of the conversation is just cute, at several points the characters expressed insights that I could relate to. I also think the A profoundly satisfying follow up on the original (which you should definitely watch first). Although some of the conversation is just cute, at several points the characters expressed insights that I could relate to. I also think the decision to shoot the film in real-time in around 1.5 hours was very wise. It would have been impossible to capture the original magic of a full night, but this sequel has a different, more focused feel that fits where the characters are. And, I found the ending profoundly satisfying. It creeps up on you. Great!… Expand
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SpangleJun 19, 2015
A continuation of Richard Linklater's "stream of consciousness" romance trilogy, Before Sunset is better than Before Sunrise, but not by much, because both are still phenomenal pieces of cinema. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy are yet againA continuation of Richard Linklater's "stream of consciousness" romance trilogy, Before Sunset is better than Before Sunrise, but not by much, because both are still phenomenal pieces of cinema. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy are yet again fantastic in this film with their chemistry together on display for all to see. The two of them seem to just bounce off of one another and it gives the love between them a realistic feeling. Featuring the same hilarious moments, honest and riveting dialogue, and pure romance, as the first film, the thing that puts Before Sunset above Before Sunrise for me is the way in which the characters have grown. In the first film, they are innocent. They are both romantics who may not be open about this due to parts of their past, but deep down, they believe in love and "the one". Now, both are jaded and unhappy. Yet, though they claim otherwise, both are still romantics. They are simply both afraid to be hurt further and show the scars of love lost. There is a longing between both of them that has left both unsatisfied in other endeavors. Their dialogue suggests they are now both cynics who no longer believe in love, but in reality, it portrays them as people who deny their true feelings because they are afraid of it falling apart all over again. For this, Before Sunset shows great maturity amid its romance that leaves hope for the future, yet that hope is tempered and covered in doubt. What will happen? Will they find happiness? A brilliant film, Before Sunset shows Richard Linklater's talent as a writer and director for all to see.… Expand
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worleyjamersJun 8, 2013
Even better than the amazing first film! Jesse and Celine reunite after 9 years and their relationship is just as affecting as ever. Before Sunset benefits (again) from a brilliant screenplay and a special/indescribable chemistry betweenEven better than the amazing first film! Jesse and Celine reunite after 9 years and their relationship is just as affecting as ever. Before Sunset benefits (again) from a brilliant screenplay and a special/indescribable chemistry between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. This film cannot be missed.… Expand
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seancriswellApr 20, 2013
I am amazed that people have the same response to this film as they do to Before Sunrise. My experience was the polar opposite of the one I had with the first film in this series. The dialogue in Before Sunrise was fresh, romantic, and funny.I am amazed that people have the same response to this film as they do to Before Sunrise. My experience was the polar opposite of the one I had with the first film in this series. The dialogue in Before Sunrise was fresh, romantic, and funny. The characters were endearing, I cared what happened to them and I wanted them to be together. In Before Sunset the characters have become jaded. They have white people problems. Life just is not turning out how they had hoped. They have good jobs, and people who love them but it is not enough. They want the romance back in their life, for things to be new again. Where in the first film it felt like they respected each others opinion, they were free to disagree without judgement. Here it feels as though they are preaching at each other. I'm right because my experiences dictate that I'm right. Your opinions are less valuable then mine because you don't have the same worldly experiences as me. These are certainly not unusually drawn characters for 30 somethings with similar cultural backgrounds, and are probably accurate more times than not. However spending an hour and a half with no one but these two people was not the pleasure it was the first time around, and at times was insufferable.

My respect for Hawke's character lessens even further in the third act when he begins to talk about his marriage. This is not a spoiler as we are to notice his ring right away and frequently throughout the first half. It is obvious he values little of the institution he has entered into, and instead has taken the typical modern approach to his vows. Perhaps and likely all of my issues with the film are Linklater's point. Perhaps these are typical views for people their age. my problem is I spent the first film with unique people. Characters who were looking at the world differently, with compassion and understanding. I couldn't wait to spend time with those people again. Those people are gone.… Expand
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KristinSep 21, 2005
I find it truly alarming and dismaying that so many critics find this film to be lovely and romantic and intelligent. I found it to be offensive and self important. How can anyone take to heart the intellectual prattling of a man who is I find it truly alarming and dismaying that so many critics find this film to be lovely and romantic and intelligent. I found it to be offensive and self important. How can anyone take to heart the intellectual prattling of a man who is willing to walk out on his wife and 4 year old son for a fantasy relationship with a woman he has known for 9 hours.? Its disgusting, spineless and utterly selfish. Ethan Hwake's character needs to hurry home, help his wife with the dishes and take his son to tee ball. Delpy needs to stick with unmarried men and maybe volunteer caring for infants at a maternity ward or something. It seems to me that we should be cheering couples with children on rather than telling stories that romanticize abandoning one's family. Am I the only one who finds this profoundly disturbing?… Expand
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MichaelD.Apr 3, 2006
Bought this DVD as saw it reviewed and favourably compared with 'Trainspotting' Alas it is light years away from the very good aforementioned flick. Possibly the most dreary, uninteresting movie my girlfriend and I have watched. Bought this DVD as saw it reviewed and favourably compared with 'Trainspotting' Alas it is light years away from the very good aforementioned flick. Possibly the most dreary, uninteresting movie my girlfriend and I have watched. Paris outshines the human cast in this movie.… Expand
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C.M.Sep 25, 2007
Unbelievably boring film. I found myself fast forwarding through most of the first 45 minutes, hoping the plot would thicken, but it never happened. It is clear that people who liked this movie are bored, lonely and desperately reaching for Unbelievably boring film. I found myself fast forwarding through most of the first 45 minutes, hoping the plot would thicken, but it never happened. It is clear that people who liked this movie are bored, lonely and desperately reaching for something that is missing in their own lives. It is sad that so many reviewers mislabel an atrocious waste of film such as this as 'Art' and 'Romantic'. I feel like I have been robbed of an evening of my time and $4 DVD rental fee.… Expand
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WestonC.Oct 31, 2005
Boring oh so boring, no climax and seems to be the cheapest movie ever made.
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LSNov 27, 2006
Worst movie I have ever seen. What is the point of this movie?
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ElleR.Apr 13, 2006
This was by far the worst movie I have ever seen. It was painfully boring.
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OshayneG.May 21, 2007
The movie is really different and monotonous being no exception. It doesn't progress, I'd recommend this to old people!
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NazguleroMar 21, 2011
I fell asleep after 15 minutes and woke up 30 minutes later, only to see both of them STILL walking around Paris, engaged in endless and meaningless babble. There is absolutely no tension between both characters, and if there were, it wouldI fell asleep after 15 minutes and woke up 30 minutes later, only to see both of them STILL walking around Paris, engaged in endless and meaningless babble. There is absolutely no tension between both characters, and if there were, it would be annihilated by the incredible amount of senseless words that come out of their mouths. The whole movie reminded me of two girls, or two housewifes, talking to each other. You see it every day. They talk for hours, and every man wonders: how can a person talk so much ? In addition, and that is what I was thinking during the entire movie, every man simply wants to scream: SHUT UP !!!… Expand
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OltjonD.Dec 2, 2005
It's wonderful, and also a great story narrated in a great way. So romantic that cannot be described.
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EdisonF.Apr 6, 2006
I love this movie because there's a girl like Celine in my life. I could not be with her because I will go abroad this fall. What a pity! I hate reality.
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CY.May 3, 2008
Strange hybrid of incandescent emotions and real life messiness; sublime yet grounded dialogue; and the most unabashedly romantic slice of life cinema since Brief Encounter.
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TroyM.Oct 31, 2005
I loved watching this movie...It is a pure art.
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SomethingSep 10, 2005
A masterpiece! Linklater is a genius! Entertainment like this is rare because it is at once provocative, funny, and breathtaking. Those who don't appreciate it know little about what cinema really is. One of the finest stories ever told.
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MandaSep 15, 2005
This movie is lovely. A friend and I stumbled upon Before Sunrise when we were maybe fifteen and we rented obsessively, never knowing anyone but us had ever even heard of the little film. When I saw they were doing a follow-up, I was This movie is lovely. A friend and I stumbled upon Before Sunrise when we were maybe fifteen and we rented obsessively, never knowing anyone but us had ever even heard of the little film. When I saw they were doing a follow-up, I was intrigued. I hadn't seen the first film in almost a decade, so seeing the characters again, years later, just as they were seeing each other again after so much time had passed was surreal. I would suggest anyone just coming upon these films watch one immediately and then hold off a month or two- sit with it for awhile before viewing the follow-up. It'll put you in their shoes a bit, in the best possible way.… Expand
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BedyMar 13, 2006
Thise is a romantic movie that must be seen. Its about two peaple who met 9 years ago and can´t forget about each other . Then they meet again 9 years later, and have only a few hours to realize that. It´s a very romantic story Thise is a romantic movie that must be seen. Its about two peaple who met 9 years ago and can´t forget about each other . Then they meet again 9 years later, and have only a few hours to realize that. It´s a very romantic story that is a bit unrealistic, and it is very different from other romantic movies since its only diallogue. Peaple who need action aren´t going to enjoye thise one.… Expand
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P.S.Mar 22, 2006
Simply the best film of Linklater, at least so far. So simple, so real, so sincere. You can only love it.
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DavidS.Aug 28, 2006
I loved this flic almost as much as the prequel Before Sunrise. Is it possible that the rating given to the pair of movies is simply a reflection of our own romanticism? By the way. I'm an old fogie.
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AnaC.May 17, 2007
A very captivating and interesting story. Celine's personality suites a woman's emotions and points of view. Hidding the emotions first, then bursting it all out when you're too overwhelmed by your emotions. You can't A very captivating and interesting story. Celine's personality suites a woman's emotions and points of view. Hidding the emotions first, then bursting it all out when you're too overwhelmed by your emotions. You can't appreciate the story if you won't put your full attention to into it.… Expand
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A.G.Jun 19, 2007
It is very clear from the wording of comments that rating is directly related to level of intellectualism and an experience of real sensational love.
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VianW.Aug 27, 2007
A Very clever - Romantic movie i ever saw, this movie tells a lot about the connection, meaning of love without a single 'I Love u' word, but we feel a lot of emotion and love experience from the start till the end. Standing A Very clever - Romantic movie i ever saw, this movie tells a lot about the connection, meaning of love without a single 'I Love u' word, but we feel a lot of emotion and love experience from the start till the end. Standing applause fo RIchard Linklater.… Expand
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SWilsonNov 21, 2007
classic. unique. real. I understand why your standard movie goer wouldn't get what they wanted out of this movie, and there's nothing wrong with that...but luckily I'm not that kind of person. If you're introspective and classic. unique. real. I understand why your standard movie goer wouldn't get what they wanted out of this movie, and there's nothing wrong with that...but luckily I'm not that kind of person. If you're introspective and extrospective about the world, this movie will work for you.… Expand
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DLJan 15, 2008
This movie is absolutely amazing, I don't know what C.M. saw but I think it should get $4 worth of brain cells.
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SandeepDSep 13, 2009
This is one of the movie which peers the life of the individual effortlessly.You know while watching this movie I have bring back everything from my past.this is really breathtaking. Great done.
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SimonW.Dec 12, 2005
I was so glad I saw this before I saw Before Sunrise. It is a much better movie. It probably didn't even need the original. People who don't like this movie are too lazy to work for it's rewards.
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MichaelM.Dec 26, 2009
I rented this based solely upon the rating on this site. Truly, it was a unique story, though a bit slow off the mark. It came around enough for us to recommend, yes. The gal is compelling, the dialogue quite believable. The story involving I rented this based solely upon the rating on this site. Truly, it was a unique story, though a bit slow off the mark. It came around enough for us to recommend, yes. The gal is compelling, the dialogue quite believable. The story involving a "real-time" visit was very intriguing. The ending certainly left us to wonder.… Expand
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mrniceJan 8, 2013
How often can you study love on the big screen? My ex lent this to me as an example of what love "should be like". I guess I can only agree that it portrays romantic love as realistically as one could ask of a movie. The ending is great sinceHow often can you study love on the big screen? My ex lent this to me as an example of what love "should be like". I guess I can only agree that it portrays romantic love as realistically as one could ask of a movie. The ending is great since it makes you reflect on your own hopes and expectations.… Expand
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ThegodfathersonJun 10, 2013
Back in 1995, Richard Linklater until then best-known for Slacker and Dazed And Confused left Kevin Smith to chronicle America's waster youth and made a small, offbeat romance called Before Sunrise. A deeply appealing two-hander about anBack in 1995, Richard Linklater until then best-known for Slacker and Dazed And Confused left Kevin Smith to chronicle America's waster youth and made a small, offbeat romance called Before Sunrise. A deeply appealing two-hander about an American backpacker (Hawke) and a French student (then-unknown Delpy) who meet on a train and talk their way around Vienna, Before Sunrise charmed romantically-inclined twentysomethings everywhere. The crux of the matter in that film, of course, is that at the end the pair agree to meet six months on. Would they be there? Would they live happily ever after? It was fun to daydream, but ultimately, was that even the point? It is now. A decade later, Linklater rejoined by his two stars, who share the writing credits has produced a "real-time" sequel, catching up with Jesse and Celine nine years down the road a prospect that must strike both joy and trepidation into the hearts of devotees. Have they spoilt it all? Conversely, will it mean anything to those new to the pair? Should it ever have been made? The answers to these are broadly no, yes (there are even helpful flashbacks to the first film but oh don't they show how shockingly gaunt Hawke has become!) and, well, the third could generate debates to rival those of our spirited protagonists. Certainly there are problems with the film. A mere 80 minutes long, like Before Sunrise the structure of Before Sunset two people wander aimlessly, arguing, flirting, ultimately rejoicing in each other is not on paper the stuff of high drama, and some will find the lack of a definite story arc undisciplined and unengaging. Potentially more damaging is the abruptness of the ending which, coupled with the short running time, could leave some viewers wondering if the last reel slipped down the back of a filing cabinet. Teasingly frustrating in its ambiguity, the final scene languid, heady, sexy as hell eschews a solid, conventionally dramatic conclusion, instead taunting us with yet more questions some will love this, but after the building tension of the preceding moments, others will demand more. That said, there is still so much to love about Linklater's literate, candid, and this time necessarily more sombre film. Jesse and Celine, now in their early 30s and in theory older and wiser, are still as delightfully real as they were ten years ago. All credit to Hawke and Delpy, who hardly seem to be acting; they just are these characters. Meeting up by (almost) chance in Paris with mere hours until Jesse has to leave, the shell-shocked pair walk the streets of Le Marais and the Latin Quarter, stumbling from awkwardly polite niceties to heartfelt confessions and anxieties touching the very core of their "grown-up" lives the poignancy of regret, the loneliness of failing relationships, the agonising conflict between desire and duty universal subjects that extend beyond the parameters of Jesse and Celine's story and will strike a chord even with those unfamiliar with the first film. While some might balk at such wordiness, the film is far from earnest or depressing, full of humour and joy and the three writers counter any chance of boredom by dropping mini bombshells at regular intervals; tiny ripples on the Richter Scale, perhaps, but hugely important twists in the context of this couple. Set against the beauty of Paris cinematographer Lee Daniel hardly has to try! it's near impossible not to be seduced by this picture, the director nevertheless cranking up the aesthetics by filming the city in long, golden-dappled tracking shots that soothe the eye just as he tightens the emotional screws. An involving and all too fleeting joy.… Expand
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happydolphinApr 18, 2013
I re-watched both 'Sunrise' and 'Sunset' in preparation for 'Before Midnight'. 'Sunset' is my favourite of the two, perhaps the most beautifully romantic movie of all time! Kudos to the director that makes himself invisible and reels you inI re-watched both 'Sunrise' and 'Sunset' in preparation for 'Before Midnight'. 'Sunset' is my favourite of the two, perhaps the most beautifully romantic movie of all time! Kudos to the director that makes himself invisible and reels you in with his skill and kudos to the actors that absolutely make you fall in love with and root for them! What strikes me is how each time I watch this movie, I discover something new relatable in the conversation. And then there are the questions! Is duty more important than authenticity? Is time relevant? Is love worth the risk? The price? What does it mean being mature and responsible? Are the choices we make truly our own or is fate and circumstance the defining factor? I find Jesse to be the more hopeful about life in this round, in spite of his miserable marriage and Celine the more vulnerable in spite of all the armour she has built over the years to avoid pain. The boat and the car scene are for me among the most memorable moments I have ever experienced at the movies. The ending could not have been more fitting and perfect, but somehow I have no doubt about the outcome, he has no choice but to miss that plane. Can't wait to listen in on another walk and talk of these two in a month or so in 'Before Midnight'. Am I a goofball or what!… Expand
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AndremaxFeb 11, 2019
Before Sunset isn't too magical as its predecessor but not less human and attention holding.
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lukechristianscNov 22, 2015
Our favorite couple is back in this nine year reunion, waiting to see this amazing absorbing couple finally will stay together or not or will be a couple or not. What Linklater is so good at when it comes to making these romance films isOur favorite couple is back in this nine year reunion, waiting to see this amazing absorbing couple finally will stay together or not or will be a couple or not. What Linklater is so good at when it comes to making these romance films is adding realism and making some factual messages about love and also shows us the talent that stars/co-writers Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy have in the screenplay, they make these words nuance erotic. The pacing is amazing, the cinematography is fabulous and the locations are spot on. Nine years later, Jesse (Ethan Hawke) travels around across Europe giving readings of his novel he wrote about him in Vienna with Celine (Julie Delpy). After his reading in Paris in a library Celine finds him and they spend a day before Jesse again has to leave for a flight. Their both in a relationships now, and Jesse has a son and a wife, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more. The film still is engaging and the chemistry between Hawke and Delpy is charming and witty, it's equally good as the first one. Grade A+… Expand
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
isn't everything autobiographical?

Before Sunset Easily the best installment of the Before Series; considering the runtime and the conflicts between the characters, Before Sunset swifts smoothly with the help of the actors charm andisn't everything autobiographical?

Before Sunset

Easily the best installment of the Before Series; considering the runtime and the conflicts between the characters, Before Sunset swifts smoothly with the help of the actors charm and Richard's smart adaptation with some interesting inputs from weird topics.… Expand
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FilipeNetoOct 5, 2021
If the reader likes movies with endless dialogue, this movie is ideal. It is the sequel to the movie “Before Sunrise”, in which the aspiring American writer Jesse has a sudden and intense romance with the French Céline one night in Vienna.If the reader likes movies with endless dialogue, this movie is ideal. It is the sequel to the movie “Before Sunrise”, in which the aspiring American writer Jesse has a sudden and intense romance with the French Céline one night in Vienna. The action of the film takes place nine years after that memorable night, and shows the reunion of the two: both are married to other people and live their lives, he wrote a book in which he recounts the meeting of the two under other names and acquired the fame he was looking for.

The film was filmed in real time, that is, the time the characters talk is the exact length of the film. It's a conversation full of confessions and personal data interspersed with unimportant things, which seem a bit improvised by the actors. For me, the film was not particularly interesting because of its dialogues. I think it would have worked better as a play than a movie.

The film features Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, back to the characters they already know. Both are good, do interesting work, and are well mentored by Richard Linklater. In addition to the endless dialogue between the two characters, the film has a good cinematography, in which the filming in motion does not shake or shake, with the camera moving with a pleasant smoothness. The film, in fact, is a short walk through Paris, with everything that the city of light has to be noted: its streets, its pleasant cafés, a beautiful walk along the Seine.… Expand
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ahmedaiman1999Apr 19, 2019
Having seen this film and its predecessor, I can say that they are so entertaining and engaging to be true. That's the only thing that's not realistic about them!

It's official: Richard Linklater is one of my top 10 favorite directors of allHaving seen this film and its predecessor, I can say that they are so entertaining and engaging to be true. That's the only thing that's not realistic about them!

It's official: Richard Linklater is one of my top 10 favorite directors of all time! Can't wait to see the last entry in this incredible trilogy!

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chocobrowniesJan 25, 2019
I love this as well but I'm not forgetting the fact that he cheated and left her wife for her. I think that's the only thing that made me meh in this film however, i know this is just a movie and actors didn't make their charactersI love this as well but I'm not forgetting the fact that he cheated and left her wife for her. I think that's the only thing that made me meh in this film however, i know this is just a movie and actors didn't make their characters "hate-able" if there is even a word like that. Still, a classic movie!… Expand
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clem666Nov 11, 2021
Linklater's second effort for this terrific trilogy. Six years later Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) meet again in another intense endless dialogue. They both changed based on the experiences they had.

'Before Sunset' is one ofLinklater's second effort for this terrific trilogy. Six years later Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) meet again in another intense endless dialogue. They both changed based on the experiences they had.

'Before Sunset' is one of these movies you watch without realizing that you are literally trapped between four eyes, two amazingly profound looks and many deep and intelligent observations and thoughts. Atmosphere is grogeous as it changes with the subjects tackled. The end is truly surprising.

Yet I can't deny user seancriswell's interesting opinion: Jesse and Céline only struggle with white and rich problems. They don't live in constant violence and are not judged for what they are not. They simply live their lives with a lot of questions as they make difficult things that are not supposed to be that way. I guess it is what makes this feature poetic and beautiful : it underlines how men and women don't accept happiness and manage to torture themselves in one the most horrible way there is. They tend to accept events only partially, in the easiest or most meaningful way they can. And Linklater managed to make us spectators of it.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 21, 2021
I enjoyed this follow up to Before Sunrise. Its an easy, laid back style watch which doesn't rely on cheap humour (toilet/anatomical jokes etc.). Its basically one long conversation with lots of small talk but yet the dialogue is quite good,I enjoyed this follow up to Before Sunrise. Its an easy, laid back style watch which doesn't rely on cheap humour (toilet/anatomical jokes etc.). Its basically one long conversation with lots of small talk but yet the dialogue is quite good, some of it poignant and possibly relatable - I found it an insightful and cheery watch overall. It was nice to see the characters again and it was somehow re-assuring that the two main characters were able to re-start their conversation, as if they hadn't spent many years apart. It has a natural feel, it doesn't seem forced or bland or boring and indeed I reckon Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy have a good on screen chemistry. This is the sort of film that could become a bit tedious and slow paced, in terms of the basic plot but I enjoyed it, with the random subjects covered (hypothetical situations discussed and so on) and the decent performances.

For once, I enjoyed that this isn't a fast paced film, as it were. Its an enjoyable watch and I'd happily recommend it.… Expand
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DMLYxCriticDec 5, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was smiling the whole time. The film really has a certain grasp of reality to it that it could almost happen to you, one day, someday. Richard Linklater's sequel to "Before Sunrise" is one of the most real, non-romantic romantic film. The film is still magical, but not as magical as the previous film. I guess it has something to do with the innocence of it all in the first film that made it much more magical than this.… Expand
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Offworld_ColonyFeb 19, 2020
Lean and effective. Older and wiser. Sexier but also in many ways less charged, more measured, but with a new kind of tension. Sunset is an emotionally charged powderkeg. And yet it's so undramatic and so human. Clearly, Linklater is a rawLean and effective. Older and wiser. Sexier but also in many ways less charged, more measured, but with a new kind of tension. Sunset is an emotionally charged powderkeg. And yet it's so undramatic and so human. Clearly, Linklater is a raw filmmaker and all involved are practising what they preach, they aren't proselytising, but they are making films about people who are segments of themselves.

Stylistically and tonally, it's a totally different film, it feels like it's grown, it's radical in just flowing almost in real-time, it follows from behind or infront, just watching them as they snatch just a little more time, something movies can rarely show well. It has the most exquisite ending I've ever seen. A soft and generous compliment to the cab ride moment where we see the deep empathetic sadness of two people somewhere they never dreamed they would be. I found it really cathartic and emotional at the end. Not sure why. I guess I’m their age now, maybe that's it. This has always been my favourite, but viewed as a trilogy, it's a perfect middle part.… Expand
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imdbsupportFeb 11, 2021
There is something uniquely unforgettable in the way Linklater, Hawke and Delpy (equal collaborators on the script) find nuance, art and eroticism in words, spoken and unspoken. The actors shine.
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freerideartsMar 4, 2021
This is a great film. This is a great film. This is a great film. This is a great film.
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atabeyordekciAug 19, 2021
Nine years after Jesse and Celine first met, they encounter each other again on the French leg of Jesse's book tour. (9)
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NickTheCritickApr 24, 2022
Nine years after their first and only meeting, Jesse and Céline find themselves in Paris. He is now a successful writer, she works for an environmental association. In the few hours before he is due to return to the US, they take a long walkNine years after their first and only meeting, Jesse and Céline find themselves in Paris. He is now a successful writer, she works for an environmental association. In the few hours before he is due to return to the US, they take a long walk during which they let their guard down in defense of their mutual feelings. Long sequence shots with dialogues poised on nostalgia, full of stereotypes of the two cultures in comparison. Film aimed at the search for the unspoken, for the small refractions of the soul, for the everyday that escapes, for the passing of time.… Expand
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royalguy07Jul 11, 2022
I hope you like walking and talking, and being put to the shame for the kind of conversations you would probably have in these situations.
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