I have to say that I’m really not a romance genre type of person when it comes to movies. Romance movies always seem so sappy and just… overly cheesy to me. I was half expecting myself to dislike the first movie but man was I blown away by it.
Some people might not like the trilogy because the movies are pretty minimalistic, being filled with conversations and not much action (if any). But it is in the actors’ performances, their chemistry and the movies’ poignant, thought-provoking lines that warrant the home run. The movies, especially Before Sunrise, were filled with beautiful scenes of Europe – Vienna, France, which were a feast for the eyes. And I’ve never seen such authenticity in movies in a pretty long time. All three movies were so good, which was surprising because I half expected it to start dwindling in quality, but that was totally not the case.
It was also interesting to see the progress with the times, given how far apart in time the movies were produced and released. You go from not having any mobile phones (in the 1995 movie) to using Skype and taking videos with the mobile phone and everything (in the 2013 movie). Actually, I was also struck by how empty the streets looked in 1995… and how much I would’ve liked that.
Overall, this trilogy is a realistic outlook on love and life, nothing too fancy, and it will surprise you. If you like movies that offer different perspectives and think about even after they’ve finishing running, this would be the movie trilogy for you. I recommend watching them straight at one go (which will take about 5-6 hours). I wouldn’t say whether it’s a happy or sad ending, but it’s a satisfyingly realistic one.
Overall rating: A+
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A little bit about what my ratings mean:
- A: Worth a watch.
- B: May appeal to some audiences.
- C: Don’t even bother.
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