Review of Before Sunrise (1995) by Joe C — 09 Jun 2015
It's easy to fall under the spell of modern romance movies; exotic locations, bright sunlight, gorgeous people, all-too-perfect scenarios and superficial dialogue are quite enticing. But it takes all of 5 minutes watching Before Sunrise that for immersion and sheer joy you need precisely none of these things.
This sophisticated two-hander plays as an affecting tribute to young love, in which Jesse and Celine meet on a train and spend a night walking and talking through the streets of Vienna, developing a bond even as the hour draws nigh for Jesse to begin his scheduled journey back home to the U.
S. It isn't the flashiest premise for a film, but it didn't need to be. Before Sunrise is immensely enrapturing, swooning critics, making diehard romantic out of anyone lucky enough to watch it, and spawned a trilogy that slowly unspooled over the ensuing two decades.
This review of Before Sunrise (1995) was written by Joe C on 09 Jun 2015.
Before Sunrise has generally received very positive reviews.
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