Review of Before Sunrise (1995) by Stan R — 14 Jan 2011

The film is just a very long conversation that is executed to perfection. One of the few times I have truly believed in a first encounter on-screen romance.

This review of Before Sunrise (1995) was written by Stan R on 14 Jan 2011.

Before Sunrise has generally received very positive reviews.

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