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Before Sunrise and Before Sunset are a rare case of two movies that rightfully demand yet another sequel.
A richer experience than the original.
Mr. Linklater and his two creative leads have managed a miraculous transformation of the characters from once-callow lovers into grown-ups teetering on the edge of eternity.
I found myself hoping that Linklater, Hawke and Delpy would revisit these characters in another 10 years. And perhaps again in 20 years.
The chemistry between Jesse and Celine --- and Hawke and Delpy and, for that matter, Linklater --- is as immediate as it is appealing.
Allows you to watch two deeply engaged and engaging performers moving verbally through delicately negotiated layers of delight, apprehension, desire and surrender.
Charming romance for older teens and adults only.
As a romance streaked with regrets, obligations and fears, "Sunset" builds to a wistful, perfect conclusion - a fadeout infused with the idea that a memory's never finished as long as you're alive and one of the loveliest last-line exchanges of all time.
the film takes a miraculous healing turn at the end, and the characters rise above their ruefulness, and use it as a springboard into hope
A gemlike minimalist triumph -- deeper and more provocative than its predecessor.
However, between Delpy, Hawke, and Linklater, a script was born and once again the couple meets, this time in Paris, this time for far fewer hours (and in real time).
The dialogue captivates without ever feeling forced or cinematic...
The characters eventually manage to get beyond their existential ennui and incessant talking to something approaching romance.
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