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Before Sunset

I saw Linklater's new movie, Before Sunset today, in Times Square. It was a really great movie, and part of what made it special is how good the first movie Before Sunrise was. I came into the movie already knowing, and caring about the characters. It is ten years later in movie time and in real life, and when the characters meet again, it's apparent how much they had to say to each other, and how much we as an audience were waiting to hear it. The movie didn't disappoint, the acting was incredible, the script was mature and amazing. Like the first movie, it has a lot to say, but, as the characters have aged, it says different things. While watching the movie, I was wondering how they would possibly end it, but the ending did not disappoint. It was at the same time exactly the same, and completely different than the ending to Before Sunrise.

The movie was utterly engrossing. Although it was just a long conversation, I didn't want to miss a word. I'd say that there should be more movies like this, but I honestly don't think that there are many other directors other than Linklater that can handle such a subtle script.