Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight is the most astonishing set of films I have ever seen. They are consistently fascinating character studies that seem like documentaries. As far as on-screen relationships and chemistry go, I cannot think of any more realistic than that of Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy. We have witnessed Jesse & Celine's relationship 3 times over 18 years seemingly without missing a moment in between. There is never any hesitation when believing this relationship as we witness pivotal evenings consisting mostly of lengthy discussions that evolve from getting to know each other to attacking each other at the deepest, most personal levels. To say that what Richard Linkalter, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy have accomplished over the past 20 years is fantastic is nothing new (as long as you even knew these films existed), but by retaining a sense of optimism no matter what, they have also managed to inspire me and I don't doubt many others have had the same reaction.
Here is where I am going to get very personal in my reaction to this film. So if you're uninterested, please just go see all three of these magical films and allow them to effect you. They are simply wonderful.
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