Before Sunrise |  | Director: Richard Linklater
Actors: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Andrea Eckert, Hanno Pöschl, Karl Bruckschwaiger
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 4,518
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 0.5
MPN: WARDC2531D
ISBN: 0780625994
UPC: 005393925312
EAN: 9780780625990
ASIN: B00002E224
Theatrical Release Date: January 27, 1995
Release Date: November 30, 1999
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Product Description
WHEN LOVE CAN COME AS A COMPLETE SURPRISE A FRENCH GRAD STUDENT NAMED CELINE (JULIE DELPY) MEETS AN AMERICAN BOY NAMED JESSE (ETHAN HAWKE) ON THE BUDAPEST-VIENNA TRAIN..
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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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 None of my business but perhaps suitable for fans of Dawson's Creek and Felicity May 8, 2010
Cleo (USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ethan Hawke was much more likable in Gattaca. I found his character unappealing especially his line delivery. Maybe he was supposed to sound earnest and young but he sounds full of **it. BUT this could be true love or a real connection for these two people just like in real life, people don't have to have public approval to be compatible with one another. So basically, this movie and the dialogue and the entire movie is their conversation is ... none of my business. I really don't agree with the heavy sustained hype over the decades about this movie. It's no Casablanca (and even Casablanca isn't for everyone.) This movie is not my cup of tea.
 Before Sunrise March 16, 2010
J. Lindner (Gem Lake, MN United States)
Before Sunrise is a feel good romantic movie (aka "Chic Flick")that really delivers. I started watching it when there was nothing else to do and it quickly grew on me. The characters are impulsive but believable. The acting is crisp and straghtforward, and the entire experience was well worth the time I spent watching it.
Two young people, an American man and a French woman, meet on the train and agree to get off together for one romantic night in Vienna. Things seem to go their way as they make their way around town without speaking German. They eventually fall in love and agree to meet in six months time at the train station where they depart.
The viewer is caught up in the whirlwind romance that unfolds on the screen. The couple appears carefree at first, but deeper emotions emerge as they realize their only night together may be the last time they see each other. By the end of the movie the viewer is hoping that the director would fast forward six months to see if they do indeed return to their prearranged meeting spot. The film does not do this but the hope remains. At the very end the director returns to the various locations the couple visited to show how empty those places are now that our couple is gone.
This was one of the most charming films I've seen in recent months and the film deserves to win some kind of award.
excellent March 14, 2010
Christina J. Merwin
I received my purchase within a week or two of buying it.
It was in brand new condition and I love it.
Beautiful January 17, 2010
Scrolex
This movie is perfect. Romance movies, are normally terrible, they are cheesy, unrealistic, and in no way show what relationships are really like. This movie, is nothing like that, it is quite possibly the best romance movie ever(its sequel being strong competition) and needs to be seen, not just by people who like love stories, but by people that hate love stories. If your a hopeless romantic, you will love this movie, if your a cynic when it comes too love you will love this movie for completely different reasons, but no matter who you are you will love this movie. A must buy.
 different January 3, 2010
Katara Omar (Santa Clara, Ca)
this movie takes you around europe with 2 young people who start to have feelings for eachother after spending the day together. Lots of good conversation and keeps you interested enough till the end.
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