Review of Before Sunrise (1995) by Dawdlingpoet — 20 Nov 2021

I liked this film primarily for the thoughtful dialogue and the fact the plot line is mostly quite subtle - it doesn't feature anything ludicrous happening and the two main characters seem pretty laidback and so it just seems to flow quite well, as an interesting romantic drama type film. Given the American character is in Europe, I suppose I could compare aspects of the plot (thematically) to Lost in Translation, which is another great film about feeling somewhat lost and lonely. I wouldn't say the two main characters in this film are expressly lonely per se but there did feel (to me) to be that element of isolation and companionship of course. It is somewhat philosophical in tone - a somewhat deep film, moreso than a lot of the not so memorable romantic comedies. There are discussions about death, dreams and religion and the characters share some of their secrets.

Would I recommend it? definitely. It gets two thumbs up from me, although if your not at all keen on gentle, slow films (plot pace wise) or romance type watches then this may not appeal to you.