Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Before Sunset
2004
****½
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torres

Jesse and Celine meet again in Paris nine years after that memorable night in Before Sunrise. They talk about life, love and missed opportunities, among other things. This short but very impressive sequel stays true to the characters, and although it's very talky, the dialogue sounds fresh, spontaneous and believable. Followed by Before Midnight.