Review of Before Sunset (2004) by Chuck B — 23 Sep 2016

I watched the two together (although I did intentionally wait one day), so it's not totally fair to pick this one over the Sunrise. Obviously this one has the benefit to build on the last film and thus a little more emotional, but I found the urgency in this one is what makes it better . Throughout the movie I worry that its gonna end soon, where in before sunrise it does drag a little from time to time. The scene in a car is perhaps just a bit too rushy, but fortunately it settles down for a nice finish.

It was great to see one great quality maintained from the first film: although obviously Paris is like a character in itself , it doesn't take away from the focus: the lead couple and their exchanges. It properly portraits the feeling of couple being in their own little bubble/world, suspended from reality in each other's company.

And also, I think the ending is definite, and it's satisfying enough for me. This is my favourite romantic movie of all time. In some way I wish I waited 9 years for this surprise, considering how much I enjoyed the sequel after just one day of wait.