This was a very special movie for me that just had my emotions smiling the whole time. I'm very glad I decided to watch it. Thank you for watching with me! 💛 As a heads up, I didn't realize the same actors re-appear in the other two movies. I didn't look up the other two films so wasn't sure if they focused on different characters or not. I definitely want to check out the next two to continue on this journey of Jesse and Celine! EDIT: Here is my reaction to Before Sunset: ruclips.net/video/CeSflMbXgvY/видео.html And Before Midnight will go out on the channel in June 2023. Try Before You Buy on Patreon: bit.ly/3eF09sy Reaction Library (ALL Links): bit.ly/3uyllWK Have a movie you think I would like? Suggest it here: forms.gle/CZE199esAsF8RLzi9 Twitter: twitter.com/kaiielle ✦ Instagram: instagram.com/kaiielle ✦ Twitch - streaming 3x per week at 9a MDT: twitch.tv/kaiielle
being of their age, it was special for me to screen the last of the trilogy during my time as a projectionist. seeing them grow over the years and facing their age specific experiences connects so much more than any other indie film. i would highly recommend finishing the trilogy in your private time, if public interest remains low.
Thank you for making a lovely reaction. The Before Trilogy is something special (and so unusual to make a trilogy where there are 9 year gaps between filming each one). They are the kind of movies where your viewpoint and favourite changes as you yourself age. They're great to rewatch as you hit a new decade to realise how much you have changed in that time. I like the thought that when we see the different groups talking in the cafe, we could have just changed to following one of them instead. It would have been a completely different movie yet still interesting.
Yay, love this movie and when someone else watches it and seeing the relating to the first reactions to relive/revive the magic or get their takes on it. This trilogy is so beautiful and epic. So underrated
I always wondered how these films never got more popular, and then it dawned on me: They're like diamonds in the rough, and the older I got, the more I realized that they don't pander to a society that is all about instant gratification, selfies and likes and clicks. These movies are about, real human connection, emotions, experiences and thoughts. They're about nuanced reaction, being patient and holding attention to what someone else is trying to say. I was lucky enough to be the same age as the characters and grow with these movies...they are special.
I watched Before Sunrise when I was 20. FELL IN LOVE. I felt like it spoke to me. Then I watched Before Sunset when I was 23. Then I watched Before Midnight when it came out that same year when I was 24; it reminded me of the way my parents fought. I resonated so much with Before Sunrise. After a few failed relationships and a couple of ended engagements, I decided to rewatch the trilogy at 29. And Before Sunrise seemed so far away and whimsical, and Before Sunset really felt grounding and Before Midnight a little bit scary and melancholic. These movies will mean differently to you at different times in your life, and I think that's part of the magic of this trilogy.
These movies were some of the first “romance movies” I ever watched and I couldn’t believe how good they are. It’s just two ordinary people finding love randomly and just enjoying the journey, no explosions, no tricks just characters enjoying each others company.
I went to Vienna on my own a few years back and went to most of the filming locations. I had the script and read it at the different spots. Funny thing is for one of the days I ran into the same couple at two spots, they were clearly doing the same as me. No big romance but cool little moments. At a park near the bridge where they meet the play people, I chatted with a couple. They were just chilling on the grass and he had a twelve string acoustic so I had to start talking to them and he played a bit of Blackbird for us. Then when I went to the nightclub where they get the wine it was so dead I left right away. But went into a tiny bar across the street of locals. It was like they took turns making sure I had someone to talk to. Eventually ended up chatting with the owner.
I'm so glad to see somebody react to this film. The trilogy is one of the best ever made, and yet very few people seem to talk about it. Certainly an influence on me.
So excited to go on this journey with you as you continue the saga of Jesse and Celine! I think everyone has their own favorite as each film corresponds to vastly different eras of one's life. Missed connections are fascinating. On the one hand it's sad you never got to discover that relationship. But I'm more of the belief that maybe it was fate. I think the ache you experience is just as valuable an emotion and can teach you just as much.
I think you should definitely watch the other two movies in the trilogy, especially since you loved this one so much. The Before Trilogy, to me personally, is the best romance story told on screen. It never feels fake or constructed. Hell, these movies don't even really have a plot. It's more like literally just watching two people having conversations and falling in love. Loved your reaction
One of my favorite films of all time. Been waiting for someone cool to react. So glad you took the plunge! loved seeing you fall in love with the film. I saw this in the theater when it first came out. I was the same age as Jesse and Celine. For nine years, there was just the one film, and no one knew there would be more. Nine years later there was a surprise sequel and it made me so happy!!! No spolers: I think the sequel is even better than the first, and the final scene is one of the best movie moments of all time. It's been such a joy to have Jesse and Celine be my age every time I got to check in on their lives. I'm so glad you've been touched by the love of this story. Thank you for sharing this, and I can't wait to watch Before Sunset with you! You should probably wait nine years for the full effect, lol!
I have watched these movies many times, and I can tell you that the first and second are fantastic. Men like romance as much as women do, after all this movie was directed and cowritten by Richard Linklater. Men just don't like to admit it because it's not considered masculine. Personally some of the most vivid memories and greatest regrets in my life are similar to your story of the man on the train. I worked with a woman I had fantastic chemistry with. We had witty exchanges and inside jokes and we constantly stole glances at each other. So much so that the "will they - wont they" was the talk at the water cooler. Alas, she was already married. To my shame I will admit that I considered it anyway. Then one day I met her husband by accident at random, we were introduced and he said he had heard of me because his wife (he put a little emphasis when he said "wife") had spoken of me often. He seemed like a nice guy and I could tell my interactions were inappropriate. I made two choices on the spot. One, never do that. Second, I was sitting on the fence about changing positions in the company and that tipped it. Later I moved away and never spoke to her again. I frequently think of her though. She is still married to the same man and has 3 kids now. Good for her. 🥲I loved the reaction I think you did a fantastic job. Keep it up.
It's hard when there's a genuine connection with someone like that. It's why I am kind of against the idea of we are supposed to be with one person forever. It's unrealistic. We can have connections and be attracted to many people!
@@kaiielle Although I think you're probably right about that. I don't know how that would work. Because it's rare for both parties to fall out of love simultaneously. So someone always gets hurt. That is what IMHO makes these movies so great. They have no expectations for tomorrow. It's here, it's now, and tomorrow will take care of itself.
Having never seen this movie before, this is so one of those where you just listen and have a smile on your face the whole time. Very warm and fuzzy, but without going into cheesy territory. Excited to see the other two!
Just getting the chance to watch this today. Life conspired against me. This is definitely a true reaction watch when it’s so dialogue heavy. It was nice to spend the time smiling along with you to the film. Great job editing. I think this film should appeal to everyone. We should all be able to relate either from experience or hope to a moment of instant chemistry. The characters feel real, the story timeless. I first saw this not knowing a follow-up existed and then when the third came out I was very intrigued to see what the story would be. I do recommend putting some space between each film. They are intended to capture certain moments in life and approaching them each separately for the first watch is probably the best way to do it. I look forward to the next reaction for sure. Thanks KL!
@@kaiielle I would love for you to watch the next two right away but I think spacing them out it's a great idea to slightly simulate the original experience :D so I'm already subscribed and ready to wait for the next one! Also I actually found "Before sunset" first, loved it so much and then realized it was a sequel hehe
@@C-Iris It's been a few months since I have watched this and I am planning to put out Before Sunset the week of Valentine's Day. And then the last movie will probably be a few months after that. 😊
You know, this was the first film I watched in my journey to watching great cinema. I loved everything about these films, the long shots giving the actors time to act, the duality these two gives us in their conversations, the backdrops are amazing. And the fact that it's not necessarily a good ending. They end up going their own way. Chef's kiss!
miss the 90's this movie showed human interaction at its most organic, which has been lost today! this generation has been too inundated with tech, and superficiality and less interaction but more of instant gratification. I was lucky to be in my late teens in the 90's. as I lived throughout Europe and taking odd jobs; it was such an amazing time of discovery and meeting new people that became amazing friends to this day. I just love the way the director let Jesse and Celine allow their relationship to grow in a short time, but its growth is so real and believable. one of my fave movies of the 90's.
Phenomenal film and your reaction is emotionally and intellectually great to see. I think it's the best reaction to this film I've seen. Reminds me how great films can be of so many types, and though I think it has some classic Linklater self indulgence, I warmed to both characters so much, and I almost wonder if this film would be an even more powerful one without the sequels. Without the sequels I'm still not sure if I feel its happy they have this moment or sad it's limited in time. Thanks for giving it your time.
So glad that you watched and enjoyed this one. I'd suggest watching "The Clock" with Judy Garland and Robert Walker it inspired the making of this movie one of my favorites of all time.
Not sure how many times I’ve watched this movie now. Too many - but it only just really clicked that 11:30 he didn’t wanna answer - not because of the story of him saying i love you to someone and not meaning it - but because he is in love with her right there
Ya know, I would have killed to have this level of conversation with any of the women I’ve been in a relationship with. It’s almost like a connection on a higher level that no physical connection would satiate.
Basically everybody's favorite movie, except they eventually forget about it, then being reminded of it is like being reminded of a past love. Whether they had sex in the film is brought up in one of the two (equally great) sequels, I forget which.
I went to Vienna last summer and did a bit of location spotting. The bridge after leaving the train at the start. The ferris wheel and amusement park. The balcony at 25:30.
This movie just perfectly encapsulates the thrill and joy and uncertainty and exuberance of a new relationship in youth. Reminds me of my camp girl friend, and how we knew it was fleeting, and that added a certain bittersweet edge. I also watched this for the first time with a girl I reconnected with at my 10 year reunion, and that's another nice warm bit of nostalgia at this point. Hawke and Delpy have magic chemistry throughout the entire trilogy, and it really feels like Linklater just turned on the camera and let them go. Your description of early dating was spot on and very sweet.
Wow I arrived so late, you watched this movie two months ago. But I gotta tell you, it was a great reaction. Very emotional for me, it was like being with you, watching together something so touching, so delicate and deep. Thank you very much for your time, that was a gift. Hugs from Italy
The trilogy and "Bridges of Madison County" are my favorite romances......ever. Conversation with someone who has something to say is sexy, and every bit as intimate as what might come "after." So glad you enjoyed it (and appreciate YOUR train story). Please see the other two films in the trilogy. I"m sure you'll enjoy it. Thanks for posting.
I'd like to offer a glimpse of hope. I was traveling through South America just four years ago on the last few bits of currency I had accumulated through odd jobs and I bonded with a lot of people over books that we had both read. If you live the kind of life that inspires you and damn the consequences you'll find other people who are doing the same and those people are... you know... where it's at, as they might have said in the 60s.
This is my favorite movie that I've never watched with anyone. I saw it when it came out and was around the same age as they were so think it had a big impact. When the second movie was released I tried watching it but didn't make it through. To me I feel the sequels take away the mystery of "did they meet 6 months later." Not putting them down if anyone likes them, I have a few movies that I only like the first.
Each movie hit in a different way, which I appreciated. I really enjoyed the second one because I am around the same age as the characters are in that film so it was more relatable.
This director is very good . I think he has done about 4 movies with Ethan Hawke. But they did this wonderful experimental film they took these children and filmed them a couple of week every summer for about 10 years. Brother/ sister. Mother/ father. As they age . And they made up the script as they went . Very much like this movie. And then they edited it together into a movie. Nominated for best picture. The mother won an oscar. But my favourite is dazed and confused. 70s last day of school before summer break all the kids party and try to get beer weed or hook up . Amazing soundtrack. Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey. A few other people.
I've seen all 3 movies in the 3 different countries. I saw the first one in Toronto Canada, the second London England the last one in Sydney Australia. It wasn't done on purpose I just happened to be in the 3 different places when the movie was showing.
This is a beautiful movie and I'm SO happy that you watched this one! Such a sweet, sweet film. Your face watching this was.....adorable! There's no other word for it! We all know how you feel! 🙂 Linklater has some great, great movies: his first one, "Slacker" defines 90s indie film, his second one "Dazed And Confused" is fantastic, like taking a time machine back to the 70s (it's a 70's "American Graffiti", another must-see, George Lucas' first - and best - blockbuster hit movie). I'm sure you've seen "The School Of Rock"! His NEW movie, "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood" is a beautiful animated film about his own memories of the moon landing! It came out at the end of last year, really worth seeing! He has two other great animated films as well. SO HAPPY I SUBSCRIBED! You are a great reactor! Intelligent, insightful, articulate, sensitive, you have a great sense of humor, your face reveals how you're feeling about the movie.......I hope you're having fun because it's a blast to revist these great films with you! PS: I hope you cross the 80s edge and hit some classics from time to time, at least from the late 60s-70s, if not before. There are great movies that communicate and entertain across time from all eras, going back to the earliest silent era.....and it's a life-affirming thing when you find a movie that's a hundred years old (or older) and it's as fresh, relatable and entertaining as anything you've ever seen. See you on the next video! :)
PS: I keep forgetting to say this on the other two videos I've seen of you: I absolutely LOVE the light "sculpture" behind you. Did you buy that? Did you make that? Are those just Xmas lights? Love 'em! You have impeccable taste! :)
Very nice reaction - I hope you do decide to go to Europe and have an experience like this - you can get a Eurail pass that lets you go to about 30 countries; IMO Lonely Planet guides are good help figuring out a game plan - you can even link the experience to your reaction vids - lots of 90s films have this organic talk feeling - see Waking Life from Linklater, Jungle Fever from Spike Lee, Killing Zoe by Roger Avery - also try Masculin Feminin from Godard, My Dinner w Andre - for magic try La Jetee, In the Mood for Love, L'Atlante
@@aaronz1326 It's been a few months since I watched Before Sunrise and figured the week of Valentines Day was a good time to release the second film. The third one will come out at the start of June.
Putting off watching these movies. Just watched a couple nights ago - phenomenal. And I’m quick to point out I’m not the romantic emotional type - but just amazing movies - and at the same time I almost wish I never watched these fucking movies
I didn't really like this movie when it came out but after the second one, in context to that, this became one of my favorites. The second one I think is a far more superior movie, maybe because as much as I appreciated the dialogue in this one the characters seemed far too much up their own asses (pardon my French), whereas in the second one there's much more weight behind their interactions.
@@kaiielle Just finished! I respect how hard that must have been, and you should be proud. I think you still captured the tone and beauty of the movie, and if I could like it twice I would😊
It doesn't HURT that they are BOTH very ATTRACTIVE looking. LOL> . Being an ugly duckling I know NO woman like that would sit next to me on the train. lol.
So your theory is that during the night in the park Celine decided to take off her undershirt from beneath her dress because it was so hot that morning? I love these films.
Did you know that it's possible to sleep in barely any clothes or fully naked without having sex with the person next to you? Shocker, I know. 😂 So yeah, I still hold true to what I said. They did not give any explicit confirmation on what they did that night in the park, and it leaves it up to the viewer to decide. 😊 Now if it's confirmed in the next film, then cool!
@@kaiielle Sorry, I was just trying to be cutesy in pointing out a detail you may have missed, and it came out too contentious? I agree that it's left unanswered, but I think it's heavily implied yes. But it's fine to not know, as the film's far more romance than the physical nuts and bolts.
@@grife3000 Sorry, I didn't recognize the cutesy-ness of your comment! (The struggles of the internet! And I receive a lot of nasty comments about my opinions so I thought that this was poking at that.) Thank you for clarifying what you meant. Yeah, it can definitely be seen as being implied. I do prefer the conversational focus on this film instead of the physical aspect, that's for sure!
@@grife3000 My two cents, for whatever it's worth. If I put myself in the position of the Jesse character I wouldn't have done it unless Céline truly insisted on it. Not because I wouldn't want to, but because in a park at night, after walking around all day in the heat doesn't scream special to me. More like rutting in the grass while smelly. And if I had a deep affectionate connection with her, and felt about her the way I think Jesse did, then I would want it to be something special and not tainted by rushing things because we were on the clock. I will gladly admit I tend to error on the side of practicality though.
This was a very special movie for me that just had my emotions smiling the whole time. I'm very glad I decided to watch it. Thank you for watching with me! 💛 As a heads up, I didn't realize the same actors re-appear in the other two movies. I didn't look up the other two films so wasn't sure if they focused on different characters or not. I definitely want to check out the next two to continue on this journey of Jesse and Celine! EDIT: Here is my reaction to Before Sunset: ruclips.net/video/CeSflMbXgvY/видео.html And Before Midnight will go out on the channel in June 2023.
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being of their age, it was special for me to screen the last of the trilogy during my time as a projectionist. seeing them grow over the years and facing their age specific experiences connects so much more than any other indie film. i would highly recommend finishing the trilogy in your private time, if public interest remains low.
Yes, please react to the next two! Before Sunset is probably my fave of the trilogy
Thank you for making a lovely reaction. The Before Trilogy is something special (and so unusual to make a trilogy where there are 9 year gaps between filming each one). They are the kind of movies where your viewpoint and favourite changes as you yourself age. They're great to rewatch as you hit a new decade to realise how much you have changed in that time.
I like the thought that when we see the different groups talking in the cafe, we could have just changed to following one of them instead. It would have been a completely different movie yet still interesting.
Yay, love this movie and when someone else watches it and seeing the relating to the first reactions to relive/revive the magic or get their takes on it. This trilogy is so beautiful and epic. So underrated
I always wondered how these films never got more popular, and then it dawned on me: They're like diamonds in the rough, and the older I got, the more I realized that they don't pander to a society that is all about instant gratification, selfies and likes and clicks. These movies are about, real human connection, emotions, experiences and thoughts. They're about nuanced reaction, being patient and holding attention to what someone else is trying to say. I was lucky enough to be the same age as the characters and grow with these movies...they are special.
I watched Before Sunrise when I was 20. FELL IN LOVE. I felt like it spoke to me. Then I watched Before Sunset when I was 23. Then I watched Before Midnight when it came out that same year when I was 24; it reminded me of the way my parents fought. I resonated so much with Before Sunrise. After a few failed relationships and a couple of ended engagements, I decided to rewatch the trilogy at 29. And Before Sunrise seemed so far away and whimsical, and Before Sunset really felt grounding and Before Midnight a little bit scary and melancholic. These movies will mean differently to you at different times in your life, and I think that's part of the magic of this trilogy.
These movies were some of the first “romance movies” I ever watched and I couldn’t believe how good they are. It’s just two ordinary people finding love randomly and just enjoying the journey, no explosions, no tricks just characters enjoying each others company.
I've lost count how many times I've seen this movie over the years. It's such a rewatchable movie and I never get bored of their conversations.
Can't wait to see the rest! No one really does these films. Such a shame.
Probably because they barely get any views. 😟
I went to Vienna on my own a few years back and went to most of the filming locations. I had the script and read it at the different spots. Funny thing is for one of the days I ran into the same couple at two spots, they were clearly doing the same as me. No big romance but cool little moments. At a park near the bridge where they meet the play people, I chatted with a couple. They were just chilling on the grass and he had a twelve string acoustic so I had to start talking to them and he played a bit of Blackbird for us. Then when I went to the nightclub where they get the wine it was so dead I left right away. But went into a tiny bar across the street of locals. It was like they took turns making sure I had someone to talk to. Eventually ended up chatting with the owner.
I'm so glad to see somebody react to this film. The trilogy is one of the best ever made, and yet very few people seem to talk about it. Certainly an influence on me.
So excited to go on this journey with you as you continue the saga of Jesse and Celine! I think everyone has their own favorite as each film corresponds to vastly different eras of one's life. Missed connections are fascinating. On the one hand it's sad you never got to discover that relationship. But I'm more of the belief that maybe it was fate. I think the ache you experience is just as valuable an emotion and can teach you just as much.
cant wait for the complete trilogy!
Me too! Thank you for watching.
@@kaiielle before sunset is my most rewatched movie of the trilogy... cannot wait for the next one
This is my 1 of my favorite romance movies, the connections between the guy and the girl were amazing.
I think you should definitely watch the other two movies in the trilogy, especially since you loved this one so much. The Before Trilogy, to me personally, is the best romance story told on screen. It never feels fake or constructed. Hell, these movies don't even really have a plot. It's more like literally just watching two people having conversations and falling in love.
Loved your reaction
One of my favorite films of all time. Been waiting for someone cool to react. So glad you took the plunge! loved seeing you fall in love with the film.
I saw this in the theater when it first came out. I was the same age as Jesse and Celine. For nine years, there was just the one film, and no one knew there would be more. Nine years later there was a surprise sequel and it made me so happy!!! No spolers: I think the sequel is even better than the first, and the final scene is one of the best movie moments of all time.
It's been such a joy to have Jesse and Celine be my age every time I got to check in on their lives. I'm so glad you've been touched by the love of this story. Thank you for sharing this, and I can't wait to watch Before Sunset with you! You should probably wait nine years for the full effect, lol!
❤❤❤💯agreed!!!
I have watched these movies many times, and I can tell you that the first and second are fantastic. Men like romance as much as women do, after all this movie was directed and cowritten by Richard Linklater. Men just don't like to admit it because it's not considered masculine. Personally some of the most vivid memories and greatest regrets in my life are similar to your story of the man on the train. I worked with a woman I had fantastic chemistry with. We had witty exchanges and inside jokes and we constantly stole glances at each other. So much so that the "will they - wont they" was the talk at the water cooler. Alas, she was already married. To my shame I will admit that I considered it anyway. Then one day I met her husband by accident at random, we were introduced and he said he had heard of me because his wife (he put a little emphasis when he said "wife") had spoken of me often. He seemed like a nice guy and I could tell my interactions were inappropriate. I made two choices on the spot. One, never do that. Second, I was sitting on the fence about changing positions in the company and that tipped it. Later I moved away and never spoke to her again. I frequently think of her though. She is still married to the same man and has 3 kids now. Good for her. 🥲I loved the reaction I think you did a fantastic job. Keep it up.
It's hard when there's a genuine connection with someone like that. It's why I am kind of against the idea of we are supposed to be with one person forever. It's unrealistic. We can have connections and be attracted to many people!
@@kaiielle Although I think you're probably right about that. I don't know how that would work. Because it's rare for both parties to fall out of love simultaneously. So someone always gets hurt. That is what IMHO makes these movies so great. They have no expectations for tomorrow. It's here, it's now, and tomorrow will take care of itself.
@@PlasticMacele Agree. My comment was more in reference to people who have ditched monogamy and are polyamourous and with people who are also poly. :)
Having never seen this movie before, this is so one of those where you just listen and have a smile on your face the whole time. Very warm and fuzzy, but without going into cheesy territory.
Excited to see the other two!
This movie is so brilliant! So touching, but in my opinion the series gets even better as it continues. You really should react to the whole series!
I plan to! Not sure when they'll go out, but sometime over the next few months.
Just getting the chance to watch this today. Life conspired against me. This is definitely a true reaction watch when it’s so dialogue heavy. It was nice to spend the time smiling along with you to the film. Great job editing. I think this film should appeal to everyone. We should all be able to relate either from experience or hope to a moment of instant chemistry. The characters feel real, the story timeless. I first saw this not knowing a follow-up existed and then when the third came out I was very intrigued to see what the story would be. I do recommend putting some space between each film. They are intended to capture certain moments in life and approaching them each separately for the first watch is probably the best way to do it. I look forward to the next reaction for sure. Thanks KL!
Maybe I'll save the second film for this time next year then! Thank you for this lovely comment. ❤️
@@kaiielle I would love for you to watch the next two right away but I think spacing them out it's a great idea to slightly simulate the original experience :D so I'm already subscribed and ready to wait for the next one!
Also I actually found "Before sunset" first, loved it so much and then realized it was a sequel hehe
@@C-Iris It's been a few months since I have watched this and I am planning to put out Before Sunset the week of Valentine's Day. And then the last movie will probably be a few months after that. 😊
@@kaiielle that sounds perfect!!! See you in a few weeks 🎉
You know, this was the first film I watched in my journey to watching great cinema. I loved everything about these films, the long shots giving the actors time to act, the duality these two gives us in their conversations, the backdrops are amazing. And the fact that it's not necessarily a good ending. They end up going their own way. Chef's kiss!
I adore this movie. Before Midnight as well. But, to me, Before Sunset was pure perfection.
miss the 90's this movie showed human interaction at its most organic, which has been lost today! this generation has been too inundated with tech, and superficiality and less interaction but more of instant gratification. I was lucky to be in my late teens in the 90's. as I lived throughout Europe and taking odd jobs; it was such an amazing time of discovery and meeting new people that became amazing friends to this day. I just love the way the director let Jesse and Celine allow their relationship to grow in a short time, but its growth is so real and believable. one of my fave movies of the 90's.
Phenomenal film and your reaction is emotionally and intellectually great to see. I think it's the best reaction to this film I've seen. Reminds me how great films can be of so many types, and though I think it has some classic Linklater self indulgence, I warmed to both characters so much, and I almost wonder if this film would be an even more powerful one without the sequels. Without the sequels I'm still not sure if I feel its happy they have this moment or sad it's limited in time. Thanks for giving it your time.
Love the long takes and the conversations and dialogue is so normal and not scripted
Me too!
So glad that you watched and enjoyed this one. I'd suggest watching "The Clock" with Judy Garland and Robert Walker it inspired the making of this movie one of my favorites of all time.
Nice! Please suggest it on my form.
Not sure how many times I’ve watched this movie now. Too many - but it only just really clicked that 11:30 he didn’t wanna answer - not because of the story of him saying i love you to someone and not meaning it - but because he is in love with her right there
Ya know, I would have killed to have this level of conversation with any of the women I’ve been in a relationship with. It’s almost like a connection on a higher level that no physical connection would satiate.
Aaaaaw!❤
U have to finish the trilogy. They’re all really good.
They have the entire trilogy on BLU Ray from the Criterion Collection.
Basically everybody's favorite movie, except they eventually forget about it, then being reminded of it is like being reminded of a past love. Whether they had sex in the film is brought up in one of the two (equally great) sequels, I forget which.
I went to Vienna last summer and did a bit of location spotting. The bridge after leaving the train at the start. The ferris wheel and amusement park. The balcony at 25:30.
This movie just perfectly encapsulates the thrill and joy and uncertainty and exuberance of a new relationship in youth. Reminds me of my camp girl friend, and how we knew it was fleeting, and that added a certain bittersweet edge. I also watched this for the first time with a girl I reconnected with at my 10 year reunion, and that's another nice warm bit of nostalgia at this point.
Hawke and Delpy have magic chemistry throughout the entire trilogy, and it really feels like Linklater just turned on the camera and let them go.
Your description of early dating was spot on and very sweet.
So true! Thank you for watching!
The story you told is beautiful.☺
Wow I arrived so late, you watched this movie two months ago. But I gotta tell you, it was a great reaction. Very emotional for me, it was like being with you, watching together something so touching, so delicate and deep. Thank you very much for your time, that was a gift. Hugs from Italy
Never too late! Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@@kaiielle Grazie KL. I'm not a fan of MCU but so ready to watch good movies with you
@@ilariabesana Don't worry, not doing MCU only. Lots of other movies alongside it!
yessss sis 🥰
Thanks. Im definitely a star wars nut but i also have eclectic tastes. Man cannot live on one genre alone.
Completely agree with that.
The trilogy and "Bridges of Madison County" are my favorite romances......ever. Conversation with someone who has something to say is sexy, and every bit as intimate as what might come "after." So glad you enjoyed it (and appreciate YOUR train story). Please see the other two films in the trilogy. I"m sure you'll enjoy it. Thanks for posting.
The other two reactions are linked in the description!
Let’s watch more romance movies 💘 from any decade!
That’s a pretty deep reaction I must say. Damn, I was moved. :)
I'd like to offer a glimpse of hope. I was traveling through South America just four years ago on the last few bits of currency I had accumulated through odd jobs and I bonded with a lot of people over books that we had both read. If you live the kind of life that inspires you and damn the consequences you'll find other people who are doing the same and those people are... you know... where it's at, as they might have said in the 60s.
Very glad to have found your channel through this wonderful film. Such a lovely film.
Thank you for watching!
@@kaiielle did you ever end up checking out the others?
@@StrudelShaft Not yet.
Great commentaryy
You should definitely continue with more Richard Linklater movies.Dazed and confused, suburbia, boyhood , everybody want some , waking life etc
This is my favorite movie that I've never watched with anyone.
I saw it when it came out and was around the same age as they were so think it had a big impact.
When the second movie was released I tried watching it but didn't make it through. To me I feel the sequels take away the mystery of "did they meet 6 months later."
Not putting them down if anyone likes them, I have a few movies that I only like the first.
Each movie hit in a different way, which I appreciated. I really enjoyed the second one because I am around the same age as the characters are in that film so it was more relatable.
my forever favorite! thx for reacting
Love the *Before* movies.
This director is very good . I think he has done about 4 movies with Ethan Hawke. But they did this wonderful experimental film they took these children and filmed them a couple of week every summer for about 10 years. Brother/ sister. Mother/ father. As they age . And they made up the script as they went . Very much like this movie. And then they edited it together into a movie. Nominated for best picture. The mother won an oscar. But my favourite is dazed and confused. 70s last day of school before summer break all the kids party and try to get beer weed or hook up . Amazing soundtrack. Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey. A few other people.
Dazed and Confused has been on my list to watch for a very long time. I might bump that up on the never-ending "to watch" list.
@@kaiielle lol ( never ending) you should love it .
you need to watch the next one !!
I've seen all 3 movies in the 3 different countries. I saw the first one in Toronto Canada, the second London England the last one in Sydney Australia. It wasn't done on purpose I just happened to be in the 3 different places when the movie was showing.
i watch this reaction few weeks ago, and still waiting for you to react to the next two movies!
You'll be waiting a while. I have no plans to do them in the near future. Sometime in 2023 though!
This is a beautiful movie and I'm SO happy that you watched this one! Such a sweet, sweet film. Your face watching this was.....adorable! There's no other word for it! We all know how you feel! 🙂 Linklater has some great, great movies: his first one, "Slacker" defines 90s indie film, his second one "Dazed And Confused" is fantastic, like taking a time machine back to the 70s (it's a 70's "American Graffiti", another must-see, George Lucas' first - and best - blockbuster hit movie). I'm sure you've seen "The School Of Rock"! His NEW movie, "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood" is a beautiful animated film about his own memories of the moon landing! It came out at the end of last year, really worth seeing! He has two other great animated films as well. SO HAPPY I SUBSCRIBED! You are a great reactor! Intelligent, insightful, articulate, sensitive, you have a great sense of humor, your face reveals how you're feeling about the movie.......I hope you're having fun because it's a blast to revist these great films with you! PS: I hope you cross the 80s edge and hit some classics from time to time, at least from the late 60s-70s, if not before. There are great movies that communicate and entertain across time from all eras, going back to the earliest silent era.....and it's a life-affirming thing when you find a movie that's a hundred years old (or older) and it's as fresh, relatable and entertaining as anything you've ever seen. See you on the next video! :)
PS: I keep forgetting to say this on the other two videos I've seen of you: I absolutely LOVE the light "sculpture" behind you. Did you buy that? Did you make that? Are those just Xmas lights? Love 'em! You have impeccable taste! :)
The light wall is a 600pc string light by the company Twinkly. They specialize in Christmas lights but you can use the lights for any purpose.
Great reaction, please follow it up with Before Sunset while it's still fresh.
Very nice reaction - I hope you do decide to go to Europe and have an experience like this - you can get a Eurail pass that lets you go to about 30 countries; IMO Lonely Planet guides are good help figuring out a game plan - you can even link the experience to your reaction vids - lots of 90s films have this organic talk feeling - see Waking Life from Linklater, Jungle Fever from Spike Lee, Killing Zoe by Roger Avery - also try Masculin Feminin from Godard, My Dinner w Andre - for magic try La Jetee, In the Mood for Love, L'Atlante
Please watch Before Sunset, it is as good, and becomes more relatable as you get older.
Coming out this Friday!
@@kaiielle oh wow! I didn't expect that! Very exciting!
@@aaronz1326 It's been a few months since I watched Before Sunrise and figured the week of Valentines Day was a good time to release the second film. The third one will come out at the start of June.
Putting off watching these movies. Just watched a couple nights ago - phenomenal. And I’m quick to point out I’m not the romantic emotional type - but just amazing movies - and at the same time I almost wish I never watched these fucking movies
Please react to Punch-Drunk Love. It’s one of my favourite films and it’s an Adam Sandler film, but it’s much more than that. He could do drama also.
Please suggest this on my suggestion form linked in the pinned comment and description!
one of my most favorite movies. will you be doing a reaction to "before sunset" as well?
I will be watching the rest of the trilogy, yes! Just not sure when. Definitely not until sometime in the new year.
@@kaiielle oh good, thank you for letting me know! whenever you have the time, no worries! :)
I didn't really like this movie when it came out but after the second one, in context to that, this became one of my favorites. The second one I think is a far more superior movie, maybe because as much as I appreciated the dialogue in this one the characters seemed far too much up their own asses (pardon my French), whereas in the second one there's much more weight behind their interactions.
8:00 look at that look 👀
Yep❤
When are u doing the next movie?
Not sure yet!
Looking forward to watching this once football and House of the Dragon are over😉.
Hope you enjoy it, Cole!
@@kaiielle I’m sure I will. I’m interested how you will find moments to talk with such a dialogue heavy movie😊
@@colejennett6502 I hope that you'll be pleasantly surprised at how I was able to get this edited. 😂 At least I'm proud of myself!
@@kaiielle Just finished! I respect how hard that must have been, and you should be proud. I think you still captured the tone and beauty of the movie, and if I could like it twice I would😊
It doesn't HURT that they are BOTH very ATTRACTIVE looking. LOL> . Being an ugly duckling I know NO woman like that would sit next to me on the train. lol.
So your theory is that during the night in the park Celine decided to take off her undershirt from beneath her dress because it was so hot that morning?
I love these films.
Did you know that it's possible to sleep in barely any clothes or fully naked without having sex with the person next to you? Shocker, I know. 😂 So yeah, I still hold true to what I said. They did not give any explicit confirmation on what they did that night in the park, and it leaves it up to the viewer to decide. 😊 Now if it's confirmed in the next film, then cool!
@@kaiielle Sorry, I was just trying to be cutesy in pointing out a detail you may have missed, and it came out too contentious? I agree that it's left unanswered, but I think it's heavily implied yes. But it's fine to not know, as the film's far more romance than the physical nuts and bolts.
@@grife3000 Sorry, I didn't recognize the cutesy-ness of your comment! (The struggles of the internet! And I receive a lot of nasty comments about my opinions so I thought that this was poking at that.) Thank you for clarifying what you meant. Yeah, it can definitely be seen as being implied. I do prefer the conversational focus on this film instead of the physical aspect, that's for sure!
@@grife3000 My two cents, for whatever it's worth. If I put myself in the position of the Jesse character I wouldn't have done it unless Céline truly insisted on it. Not because I wouldn't want to, but because in a park at night, after walking around all day in the heat doesn't scream special to me. More like rutting in the grass while smelly. And if I had a deep affectionate connection with her, and felt about her the way I think Jesse did, then I would want it to be something special and not tainted by rushing things because we were on the clock. I will gladly admit I tend to error on the side of practicality though.