Should you watch Before Sunset?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Before Sunset
Film · 2004
Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.
The sides of Before Sunset
- Two old lovers meeting again in Paris
- A walk through the city in real time
- A plane to catch before sunset
Before Sunset is good for you if…
- you like a film that is one long conversation.
- you like Jesse and Celine finding out nine years have not changed much.
- you like walks, cafés and a boat ride where nothing happens but talk.
Before Sunset is bad for you if…
- you roll your eyes at two old lovers talking about soulmates and lost time.
- you want to know how a love story ends.
About: regret · love · time
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