By accident they met in the train, where Celine a French business woman works at the environment protection organization and Jesse, a well-known American writer, who become infatuated with each other, after 9 years they are met again in France during the visit of Jesse, who published his new book.
Shooting in long takes, Linklater and his actors (who get co-screenwriting credit) allow the conversation to curlicue effortlessly from literate banter to matters of the heart, and sometimes to places in between.
As a romance streaked with regrets, obligations and fears, "Sunset" builds to a wistful, perfect conclusion - a fadeout infused with the idea that a memory's never finished as long as you're alive and one of the loveliest last-line exchanges of all time.
Before Sunrise and Before Sunset are a rare case of two movies that rightfully demand yet another sequel.
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
July 30, 2004
A richer experience than the original.
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
December 22, 2010
Charming, talky romance for older teens and adults.
Christy Lemire
Associated Press
August 08, 2012
It's a lovely, beguiling little film a rare treat during this overheated season of blockbusters. It's also an unusual example of a follow-up that doesn't seem forced, but expands effortlessly on the original.
