Before Sunset
Jul 19th, 2004, 09:10 AM
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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.
Jul 19th, 2004, 10:09 PM
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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?????
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?????
Jul 20th, 2004, 04:51 AM
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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.
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.
Jul 20th, 2004, 01:30 PM
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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.
If their own personal experiences were different, then the same script and dialog will not work, or will be much weaker, in my opinion.
Jul 24th, 2004, 06:25 PM
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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!
Jul 25th, 2004, 07:42 AM
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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.
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.
Jul 26th, 2004, 05:12 AM
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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!
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!
