Stats: 1995. Starring Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy. R.
Background: I came across Before Sunrise in the public library my senior year of college. I checked it out, put it on, and soon realized it was unlike any other movie I had ever seen. I was captivated by the dialogue; it seemed like a real conversation between two real people. A few years ago, I found it in Walmart’s $5.50 bin, and I felt like I’d hit the jackpot!
Reactions: This time around, the conversation wasn’t so captivating. It’s still an intriguing concept—Jesse (Hawke) and Celine (Delpy) meet on a train in Europe and spontaneously decide to spend a night together in Vienna before Jesse catches his flight back to the United States. They wander around Vienna, having various adventures, and always talking. Over the course of one night, they fall in love—or in lust?—and they vow to meet up again in six months. But will they? We’ll never know … except we will, because there’s a sequel! As I watched, I was … bored. And considering I’ve owned the movie for more than two years and prior to today hadn’t watched it once, it’s probably time to let someone else enjoy it.
Verdict: Sell (buy it here!)
***Update 9/8/09: Sold on half.com for $3.48.
love the conversations, but i know it's definitely not for everybody.
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