Chroniques et points de vue:From :This romantic, witty and ultimately poignant glimpse at two strangers (Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) who share thoughts, affections, and past experiences during one 14-hour tryst in Vienna somehow remains writer/director Richard Linklater's (
Dazed and Confused,
Slacker) most overlooked gem. Delpy, a stunning, low-key Parisian, meets the stammering American Hawke, as the two share a Eurorail seat--she's starting school in Paris, he's finishing a vacation. Their mutual attraction leads to an awkward meeting (beautifully played by each performer), and Hawke suggests that Delpy spend his remaining 14 hours in Vienna with him.
Typically, this skeleton is as much plot as Linklater provides; as usual, he's more interested in concentrating his talents on observing the casual, playful conversations between his leads. His tight time frame allows the characters to say anything to one another, and topics ranging from politics to past romances to fears of the future flow with subtle finesse. The short time frame is also cruel, however, because beneath this love affair lies the painful reality that the two most likely will never see each other again and will be left only with memories--an idea Linklater drives home with an effective snapshot conclusion.
Hardly the trite Gen-X bitch session that many '90s films using this approach become, the film feels more like a Bresson or Rohmer piece, containing sharp perceptions--and flawed humans rather than stereotypes. The protagonists' frank revelations and heated exchanges flow in a stream-of-consciousness style, and its no accident that Linklater set the film in Vienna, where Freud invented and practiced psychotherapy.
--Dave McCoy
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I Still Love This Movie
I was one of the few who actually watched this movie when it was in the theatres in 1995. 9 years later and I still think its one of the best romances I have ever seen. For me, the dialogue was very real. They used the same venacular and posed the type of philosophical questions that my friends at the time often brought up in our discussions. Of course it is still a drama and connecting with a stranger in Vienna is something that has never happened to me, but the idealism and the romantic spirit of the film epitomizes the 20 something college student I was in 1995.
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Great movie, lousy DVD
I loved this movie or all the reasons stated by the other reviewers but beware those who buy this DVD-unbelievably the ONLY extra is the trailer. If you can tape it off a TV showing you won't be losing anything.
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* Intense and Sexy ...
This is a great movie to watch on a first date.
It will get you to some intense concepts and situations for you and the other person -- and might get things in gear.
If you are trying to set up a situation to try the "New Sex Now" dvd techniques
this should do it for you.
Choose your intended "target" wisely, as this is poweful amunition.
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See this before seeing the sublime sequel Before Sunset
(...)P>I caught this film on video in 1996, the year after it premiered in the theaters and it's been a favorite ever since, one of those rare movies I never forget. I just saw the sequel (no spoilers, don't worry!) and it is just as sublime as the 1995 film. I hope Linklater continues to cast these two wonderful actors, Delpy and Hawke, every ten years and catch up with Celine and Jesse - characters and actors aging in real time.
Before Sunrise has a simple but brilliant (they often go together I find) premise: have two people meet on a train and drop them off in Vienna where they will just a day to spend together, talking, talking, talking. And see where that takes them. It wouldn't have worked had it not been for Delpy and Hawke - their performances are flawless. The dialogue seems like they're making it up on the spot and Linklater lets them do their thing. Vienna is a beautiful city and the perfect backdrop for a romantic movie such as this one. I believe Linklater's paternal grandparents were Austrian, so no wonder he picked Vienna.
A must see!!!
And when you've seen it, run out and see the sublime sequel that came out this month, Before Sunset!!!
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* Honest and great dialogue ...
If you want action and don't care for talking films, this isn't for you. If on the other hand you are the type of person who enjoys conversation and getting together with others to talk a sort of stream of conscious about things that are important to you, then this is a terrific and sweet film. I saw it at the movie theater when it was released. I went alone and saw it alone, I was the only person in the theater. When it was finished I could say nothing but wished I had someone to share that feeling with. The guy waiting to 'clean' the theater (I didn't even have popcorn or anything to drink) remarked, "It's a pretty bad movie isn't it?" figuring I'd agree with him. It felt like he punched me or something, his remark almost physically hurt and I found I couldn't respond to him. I think it's a great movie and should be seen by many. My sister on the other hand refers to it as every straight man's wet dream. Different strokes for different folks.
