Before Sunset

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Jay W @RT52162311 Aug 4, 2026 It is a novelty to pick up the story of a one-day romance, nine years later following the same characters. But following the same characters on another one-day journey does come across as, more of the same. But, if you wanted more of the same, this certainly delivers. I just don't find that this retread finds the same magic as it did the first night. And the characters in this new position aren't as likable as when it was a spontaneous meet up. See more Karan K @RT49546680 Aug 3, 2026 A very good sequel, but clearly below Before Sunrise for me. Ethan Hawke and Delpy remain compelling, and it is impressive that two people walking and talking can stay entertaining from beginning to end. The dialogue is still great, with many cute and memorable moments, but it feels less relatable and less hard-hitting than the first film. My biggest issue is how heavily the conversations, especially Jesse’s, revolve around sex. The first movie built attraction through glances, pauses and subtle tension; here, the subtext often becomes the text, making parts of the reunion feel less natural. Its greatest achievement is making Jesse and Céline feel human: charming, vulnerable, selfish, frustrated and full of regret. The ending is memorable and leaves you to decide whether you are a romantic or a cynic, but its direction is foreshadowed early and lacks the emotional power of the first ending. A lot of foreplay without a conventional climax, but still smart, human and highly watchable. See more lizbeth N @RT83069482 Jun 14, 2026 Me encanta la trilogía, muestra a dos personas que se conocen de manera natural y sin prisas. Los diálogos se sienten tan reales y me pareció relajante See more Vixo S @vixo_six Jun 10, 2026 Before Sunset understands that time does not necessarily weaken a connection. Sometimes it concentrates everything left unsaid. Richard Linklater lets the reunion unfold with the urgency of real time, while Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy reveal years of longing through pauses, glances and defenses that slowly collapse. What makes the film so moving is that it never treats love as permission to ignore responsibility. Its restraint leaves room for possibility without turning a profound connection into an excuse to betray other people. Jesse and Celine may be forced to reconsider the lives they have built, but following the heart should still require honesty and difficult choices. The film is romantic because it respects both the intensity of feeling and the consequences of acting on it. See more Tyler S. @tmanstro May 25, 2026 This trilogy makes me feel so energized when I watch it. Such a beautiful film and trilogy about life. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life May 1, 2026 A perfect middle entry into this amazing trilogy. The characters and performances are great. This was 75 short minutes about catching up from the previous movie. We get to see what they are up to and where they've been the past 9 years. Brilliant. Tim Treakle See more Read all reviews

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