Before Sunset
 

Francophile3, started a thread on this film but couldn't locate it. I saw it this afternoon and I liked it better than the first one, nine years ago, called Before Sunrise. But I'll rent it to see it again.
Paris is photographed lovingly and you don't see the usual haunts except a few in the distance. You'll get a good look inside Shakespeare & Co. July Delpry has a very good voice singing voice. (my next CD)
If you love Rohmer's films, you'll like this one. I watched them on Charlie Rose's Tv show one evening and they said that they made up some of the dialog as they went along. My thanks to francophile3's thread where noone gave away the ending.

I loved Before Sunrise, while slow at times, I loved the atmosphere, and the "stream of conciousness" type quality about it. I like how Julie Delpy's character says something like we all are constantly trying to make connections, and we usually fail, but she says that the purpose of life must be in the attempt (don't quote me literally).

I didn't know there was a sequel though. This may be my next movie to see. Is it out in limited release?

Thanks for sharing!!!
Patricia

Here is the thread you're referring to:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34508032

I haven't seen it yet, as a matter of fact, I'm still trying to rent Before Sunrise. Unfortunately, most Blockbusters closeby don't carry it!!!

yk - If I can get my copy back by Thursday, I'll have my "Before Sunrise" DVD hand-carried to you... :D

cigale, I am glad to hear that your first day out was enjoyed~

Why thank you, Scarlett, Thursday will be two films at the French film festival, making up for lost time.
I'll report back on them.

Here's a mini review I wrote for another forum. No spoilers (at least not in my own post), so feel safe to read it before watching the movie.

http://soundandvisionmag.com/idealbb...?topicID=33030

Ray, I loved your review AND i AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID ABOUT THE FILM.!( sorry, sticky keys)

Thanks for renewing this topic, cigalechanta. I am still trying to find the time to see the movie! I saw Before Sunrise a month ago on the local cable channel. It is soo good. The best thing about it (besides the scenery) is the natural dialogue. They say what we all would say and feel.

I saw this movie yesterday. There were about 8 people in the whole theater-it was definitely not a door buster. My friend and I agreed that we had never seen such a mindless, inconsequential movie. A couple of people with obvious "issues" talking (stream of conciousness) nonstop for over 1 hour. Absolutely nothing else happened. Boring. I guess the guy missed his plane.

Margo's posting only goes to show the old adage "There's no accounting for taste". I *loved* this movie and the theater in which we saw it was virtually sold out for a 2:30 pm show on Monday, July 5th--granted it was a holiday. What makes it a relevant topic on this board is the wonderful feeling of being in Paris that one gets while watching these 2 *older* young people hash out the issues of life and love.

Everyone's entitled to a personal opinion. However, I think if you didn't like this particular movie you just don't understand what it's all about. It helps to have seen the first installment, Before Sunrise, also. Otherwise, you won't appreciate it as much also.

Good point, francophile--but even though I had *not* seen the 1st installment, I thought that between the visual flashbacks and their conversation that the movie stood alone very well. Also, now I can look forward to seeing the earlier film!!

It's okay for anybody to post his/her opinion about a movie, but Margo's post includes a major spoiler. THAT IS NOT COOL for people who haven't watched it.

As for box-office numbers, when I watched it in Houston last Saturday afternoon, there were also only about 20 people in the theater. But that doens't stop it to gross about $9,000 per screen over the weekend, the same as Spiderman 2 or Anchorman, and better than almost all other movies.

This is an independent film that is shown in selected theaters only. It's not like a typical blockbuster type of movie like Spiderman 2 that's shown everywhere so it's not going to draw alot of people. Besides, it may not appeal to everyone. It has been doing well enough financially though.

Most americans like action films and are not used to dialog, that's why, I cautioned if you love Rohmer's films(I own several) You'll love this one.

I just saw it over the weekend while in Chicago, and there were not more than 15 others in the theatre with me. I was not particularly impressed with the movie and felt very unsatisfied where (and how) it ended. I'm not the only one -- there was a collective and audible "what?" uttered by those in the theatre when the credits started rolling.

I never saw the earlier movie, and maybe I would have liked it more if I had seen it, but I would not recommend this movie to any of my friends. The only part I liked was seeing some of Paris. (Also, I don't think the movie lasted any longer than about 1 hr. 15 minutes or so.)

Susan

Last night DH said, "Honey, why don't you go get out by yourself for awhile and see a movie." Yippee! I was all excited about seeing Before Sunset as I'd loved Before Sunrise. Not playing in my city. Well then, since I was so in the mood for it, I decided I'd just rent the original. I tried just about every movie rental place in town and NOBODY HAD IT. I may have to buy the darn thing online now.

belleaire. It ended with him not going back. Remember? She says, you're going to miss your flight. He answers, I know.
Fadeout!.

I saw the first movie and I think that it helps lay the foundation for this movie. The best way for me to describe it is "a slice of life." I really enjoyed it but I thought that Delpy and Hawke had great chemistry in the first one.

I thought that they had great chemistry which is why I understood the Before Sunset.

Again I feel that you need to see Before Sunrise to really appreciate Before Sunset.

Before Sunset just got a rave review in The New Yorker. Mentioned how good Before Sunrise was (can't get this locally - is it available on Netflix ?) and then said a sequel should be made. A real rave review.

Bedar, I've been able to get Before Sunrise from Netflix. It's currently in my queue.

You should be hired as a tour guide!

Mimi, I will be your tour guide ANY TIME in Paris as long as you are my tour guide in Provence!! :D

Went to this on a Friday night...full theater! I think just about everyone in the theater had seen Before Sunrise, because you could hear the engagement-- collective sighs, gasps, laughter. It was wonderful. Amazing performances. It was pretty clear that the audience loved it.

Went with one friend who had seen the first movie...told the others that they MUST rent the video/CD first.

Only problem: do the titles preclude another film?????

I sure hope so!

Seems like the good reviews and word of mouth is working. During the 3rd weekend, "Before Sunset" expanded from 63 to 122 screens, and box office ROSE 20% from the 2nd week. It has now grossed $1.7mil, and should be profitable as the movie was made for only $2.7mil. DVD sales should be pretty decent.

All this means a 3rd (and even more) installments are possible. But I think it'd take a few more years, as Linklater figured yet a different format/structure for the 3rd film. I guess (and I hope) it'll also depend partly on the real-life experiences of Hawke and Delpy, as this 2nd film has.

You mean how Hawke is also an author and Delpy sings?

Haven't read the thread too carefully but re Hawke as author, hasn't he published a couple of novels (well, at least one)?

Ethan Hawke has published 2 books I think. The Hot Zone maybe is one of them. I should read them one day. If he is as good a writer as he is an actor, it would be worth my while.

I was wrong- It is called The Hottest State and the other book is Ash Wednesday.

There are other details in the movie that apply to the real life experiences of Hawke and Delpy. Hawke's failed marriage to Uma Thurman is the most apparent one. Delpy having went to school in NYC is another...

If their own personal experiences were different, then the same script and dialog will not work, or will be much weaker, in my opinion.

I thought he was also a painter, but I could be wrong. But Hawke & Delpy also helped write the screenplay; they get credit at the end of the film along with another bloke.

Just saw "Before Sunset" in the theare. Really enjoyed certain acting moments, but I wanted MORE, MORE, MORE. More of the fine music they played. .. a little more time with the characters (20 more minutes would have satisfied me), and most of all: MORE BEAUTIFUL SHOTS OF PARIS, who is the real diva of the film!! But overall, a very satisfying experience. I'll take this over "Spiderman" or "I, Robot" any day of the week!

I believe that the "other bloke" who helped write the script was the director! :)

Also I found the character Celine's comment about French men not being as "horny" as American men to be very strange...and I dare say, very inaccurate!

bettyo70 - Remember Celine is French, a Parisian. She therefore would have a totally different point of view than American women.

BTW, story of "Before Sunset" is by Richard Linklater (director of both "Sunrise" and "Sunset") and Kim Krizan (co-screenwriter of "Sunrise"). Screenplay is by Linklater, Hawke & Delpy.

Hi rkkwan,
I made the observation about that strange comment in the film regarding French men because when I was in France, it seemed to me that French men had a "very healthy" interest in women. (You're right, though: it could be that whole fascination with foreign women in general, which goes both ways.)

Cheers!