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Before Sunset – 4/10
We just watched Before Sunset. It was terrible. It was basically Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy spewing on and on the rambling thoughts of Richard Linklater. The entire movie is basically one big, long, boring conversation between two old lovers that goes no where. It’s just a die-a-tribe about life, religion, relationships, etc, etc, etc. It’s total crap. Ok, I’m no writer, but I just can’t stand listening to someone spew out self-righteous bull shit. Oh, if you see me ask me what I really think. AVOID. That is unless you just really love Linklater (who amazingly directed School of Rock – which I didn’t really care for either). Now to be clear Linklater directed and wrote one of my all time favorites, Dazed and Confused. That is a great movie that talks about tons of issues but has amazing characters and a great story line. Linklater just missed it here.
I thought, it was a terrific movie…the best adult, romantic movie I have ever seen. It defintely didn’t fit “kiss in the rain and walk hand in hand toward the sunset” mold. I think, the movie was all about connecting with people, regrets,longing and anticipation couched in some scintillating everyday conversation. Probably, if you watch “Before Sunrise”, “Before Sunset” may seem better.
Mike actually left the room during this movie and never came back. The acting was horrible but I must admit, I enjoyed the dancing.