Same with the whole trilogy! It starts the first movie with Jesse/Celine witnessing a long-married, middle-aged couple arguing and ends the final movie with them as the arguing married couple!
+MyTop20 I'm a 20 year old guy as well, not that sex matters, but this changed me too. I watched them all for the first time across 3 days, about two weeks ago, and to this day I can't stop thinking about them. Cinematic masterpieces.
+theCreator tell me about it. I watched all three back to back about a week ago because I just couldn't get enough of these two. Still thinking about it every day
+theCreator even though Before Sunset is in my opinion the greatest sequel to any movie ever, I'd have to say that before Sunrise is my favorite just because I can connect with it more, probably due to me being about the same age when they met. And my favorite scene would have to be them in the listening booth! What about you?
MyTop20 I feel the same. There is something about Before Sunset which I just adore, maybe it's Paris or just that inkling of cynicism they now have. But for simply for their impulsivity and idealised idea of romance I might have to agree with Before Sunrise. Strangely it might be the 20 minute, excruciatingly awkward, argument in Before Midnight, or the ending to Before Sunset. In Before Sunset it has to be the phone call conversation they have in the cafe!
I love the shaky breath when she says “jesse”. And don’t get me started with how he’s looking at her, his eyes are screaming “I’ve wanted you all this time and we’ve finally found each other.”
Quote from Julie Delpy (Céline) in an interview about the films: “Before Sunrise” is a very romantic film, and somehow I never had that romantic, dreamy encounter in my life. Movies are magic a bit, life isn’t.” Whenever I watch these movies, its so beautiful that I get depressed and have a deep longing for what these two got to experience together. But it’s good to remember that even the actors themselves might feel the same way as us. We are all longing for deep human connection.
@@cardsgal89 I can see that. To me it’s quite comforting to remind myself that these are just actors who face the same struggles as every other person. I suppose it comes down to how you react to a great romance film like the Before trilogy. I’ve noticed that some people are inspired and hopeful after seeing these movies, while others feel depressed and intensely lonely. For the latter type of people, I believe my comment is reassuring.
I had an unforgettable experience just like "Before Sunrise". My first date with my first love was us traveling to Chicago and spending 24 hours together. We woke up at 5 AM, took a long train to Chicago, explored the city, visiting museums and talking. It was a magical experience. At 10 PM, we were waiting for the last train back, we sat and talked in Grant Park, overlooking the skyline at night. Then, once we got back, neither of us wanted to go to sleep, so we stayed up in the car, talking until 5 AM. We ended up dating for 3 months, but sadly it didn't work out.
I've definitely had that familiar connection with a few people ive met in my life. But to me I wouldn't say that it's real love. They don't know each other. But i still appreciate the sensual nature and realism of the films.
This scene is the main reason why i find this to be the best of the trilogy and one of the best films I've ever seen. It's so good and emotional and just amazing and jsut ffffffffffffffUCK
The thing that makes these movies so special is the feeling of intimacy they create. Some movies will show two people beginning to connect, and then cut out the dialogue so that they can advance the plot. In these movies, the plot is so simple--just two people connecting or failing to connect--that everything becomes crucial. Every word, every gesture feels necessary and immediate. We ourselves fall in love with the idea of these characters' love for each other. So incredibly beautiful.
Right?! Like she's the only thing that matters. It really pisses me off, because this trilogy should NOT have worked as well as it did. And it did. It is the cinematic equivalent of love songs that don't actually contain the words "I love you". Neither of the sequels are bad, they all have distinct features that make them as good as they are ("Before Sunset"'s ending, and "Before Midnight"'s bittersweetness) and Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy have _insane_ chemistry (to the point where my man and I are convinced that they banged at some point). It just-- it pisses me off. It makes me want to punch a wall. I have so many feelings about these films. I didn't expect them to be anywhere near as good as they were.
I've seen a lot of movies but nothing is quite like this trilogy. It touched me in such a beautiful, tender way and I just felt so peaceful and so loved watching it
@@katykatarsis The third film is very real though, I love that we got to see challenges, very practical problems introduced into their relationship. Those are the inevitable part of every marriage, which I believe makes their journey more complete. At any rate, the ending of that was very peaceful 😉
"I'll never forget that one night thing, even tomorrow in other arms... My heart will stay yours until I die". Those lines break me, knowing she felt like that for 10 years about a guy she met one night and thought she'd never see again in her life. I'mso glad that wasnt the case 😊
X Y probably the most perfect realistic love is what Jessie and Celine shared. I liked the first movie, but the 2nd about reconnecting and 2nd chances blew me away...the chance that two people can reconnect without set pieces or events like in every other movie, just having conversations in beautiful places kinda gives you... Hope.
The first time I watched this scene and heard this song I couldn't stop crying... She's relatable, funny how she has her own special character yet she's so relatable to me.. She reminds me of myself.. This is just so romantic and heart-breaking 💔
havva88 yes. Totally. I always thought maybe it's depressing that I relate so much to her. But it always feels more beautiful than sad, really. This movie is so magical.
It’s so special how she talks about not engaging in relationships and feeling numbed, but in this scene we can truly see her heart and how romantic and vulnerable she really is, beautiful
This scene destroys me. The first time I watched it, it was amazing because from Jesse's POV, I've been there. It's hard. But the second time I saw it, I saw it through Celine's POV, and the pain she's trying to hide is just.....wow.
Greatest trilogy about love ever, greatest love story on screen, and most of all greatest form of telling mainstream people this is how love should be portrayed
What is absolutely wonderful about this scene is that Celine offers a choice from two songs to play to Jesse: one song about a cat and one random waltz. He chooses the latter, and boy oh boy, did that change his life :)
The most romantic movie I’ve ever watched. Cried at the end. Dont sacrifice love while you’re here. Your moments together are yours forever, and never come back.
It's a beautiful song, but the lyric breaks my heart. it feels very real for me. when i hear the lyric i'm crying in to tears :( it's really touched me
That part is very significant - the whole previous verse contained all of the vulnerability regarding her sharing the fact that she also vividly remembers their one night together, culminating in "...I will stay yours until I die". At that point she finally "breaks", as people often do when a moment gets really tense, and she makes that silly face as a natural reaction. And this dovetails with the song going back into the "let me sing you a waltz" framing device, which more formal and less intimate than the lyrics within. And only then does she make eye contact with him again.
This has to be one of the most beautiful scenes in the romance films modern era. No extravagant soundtracks, no dramaticals running, no melodramatic and deep monologues needed, just one song and we reached the climax of Jesse and Celine relationship
Probably the greatest romantic film i will ever see. Part 3 was a cash grab But the first two, specially the first one left me breathless. The most emotional scenes is at the end when they are listening to this person play piano looking from the outside and they hold each other and the ending when all the places they passed through appear as empty spaces, that part specially.
+Saul Cifuentes I agree. The whole before series is an absolute treasure but my favorite scenes have to be the listening booth scene in the first film and the final scene in the second.
@@Beatmyguest001 it's just one of those things. I was in such a "hopeless romantic" mode at that time, I got a little too whimsical about it. I still love the film and will always remember the feelings I had when I first watched it ♥️ looking forward to seeing this exact comment 2 years from now with the same disgust.
Let me sing you a waltz Out of nowhere, out of my thoughts Let me sing you a waltz About this one night stand You were for me that night Everything I always dreamt of in life But now you're gone You are far gone All the way to your island of rain It was for you just a one night thing But you were much more to me Just so you know I hear rumors about you About all the bad things you do But when we were together alone You didn't seem like a player at all I don't care what they say I know what you meant for me that day I just wanted another try I just wanted another night Even if it doesn't seem quite right You meant for me much more Than anyone I've met before One single night with you, little Jesse Is worth a thousand with anybody I have no bitterness, my sweet I'll never forget this one night thing Even tomorrow, in other arms My heart will stay yours until I die Let me sing you a waltz Out of nowhere, out of my blues Let me sing you a waltz About this lovely one night stand
I've just finished watching the whole trilogy for the second time. I'm simply in love with the way the director (and the writers) portrait this couple. Everything is so natural.. doesn't even seem like a fictional story. The chemistry between Jesse and Celine is something I'll always dream of. And yes, right now I'm 24 years old, but overall I felt more connected to Before Sunset, because I've had a tought breakup exactly one year ago and I've shared all the disillusion which Celine showed in the movie. Before Sunrise was about two dreamers, I found it more romantic, but at the same time, less "real". The second movie slaps in your face the reality, the experiences the two had in all those nine years, and there's a lot of bitterness in those. Overall, this trilogy is an outstanding portrait on the evolution of a relationship, and right now I'm just eager to watch them all over again. I will recommend these movies to everyone and oh, I'm still waiting for the girl to discuss about them with.
I love this couple! So beautiful, they compliment each other so well! Perfect. Have some memories of Vienna and Paris myself so I really connect with them... ! Cried watchin this.. brings back many splendid memories.. But this is beautiful.
the way these films were filmed was so natural. Like the way they talked it didnt seem they were really acting more like someone was just filming a couples conversations. and the things they talked about were deep and it was so nice to listen. really such a pretty movie
Last year I watched "Before sunrise" and i gave it a 1 year gap without properly knowing it and last week I watched "Before sunset" I was with a heavy heart after I came to know that they didn't meet in Vienna and what they had in the beginning of adulthood exists no more and I was shattered!! I had to take an hour break to digest that fact after watching the first 40 minutes of this and the movie ended with this beautiful piece! My heart still aches for the 9 years that was gone for real and little do I know how much they missed eachother during that period! Omg
It's 2023 21 SEP and on Nov 15,I'll be 23 years old .. And I just want you guys to know that, I seriously adore these trilogy. I just came across before sunrise purely just by chance... At first I thought what is this?! But then, it made me mesmerised... I was totally blown away .. I just love the trilogy and Jessie and Celine... I wish there were more movies. Eternal love for the before sunrise, before sunset & before midnight.❤
This is exact reason why I still haven't seen that third movie. I'm patiently waiting for the perfect moment to watch it. My heart will tell me when. Like it did with "Before sunset". And I'm not even waiting, I know that somewhere in the future I'll watch it. And this feeling of knowing brings me joy.
Lol i remember rewinding the guitar scene over and over til i could play the song. I was just learning how and wouldn't give up. My mom had me play it for her after 💙
Being thankful to whoever make these wonderful most realistic movies. Yet give me so many beautiful feelings about world and people. Just giving up on love is the stupidest thing in the world. Because there's always somebody to love us.
The whole last 15 minutes, really. Watch that slow walk up the staircase again, with Celine holding the cat. It has always felt like an echo of the listening booth scene from the first film. In both cases showing that charge of attraction of stolen glances.
first time I saw this movie was in 2004 in South Korea. Fast forward to 2024, I just watched this movie twice (and Before Sunrise) on the plane to South Korea.
I couldn't stop crying when I first saw this scene, and it's probably the only movie that has ever made me cry. The lyrics reminded me of a similar experience in my life.
I just have watched the complete trilogy the last weekend. Now I'm feeling fall in love of the idea that could be happen in my life. The fact is Jesse and Celine have been thinking about each other for nine years, he wrote her a book and she wrote him a song, I can't get out thoughts of my head about these movies, all his details and background real story, I loved it.
Me and my buddy loved these so much that we circled off the third one on the calendar, and went and saw it at a theater together. We were the only dudes there...
I love this scene, the way Jesse looks at her at the end, knowing his flight will be missed, but a new beginning with the right one is about to start. It´s fiction, but it´s beautiful because we can all relate to it: an old, unconcluded love story we usually think about knowing everything else has changed, but the memories and specially the IDEALIZATION are sweet.
before sunrise is a movie older than me …a friend recommended this film to me and I love it. I have a really similar experience in 2019. I was trapped in Bangkok with this girl for 2 weeks at the end of 2019. It was the most amazing 2 weeks …The intimacy built through conversations and connections, is like you have spent your entire life with this person … almost 2 years later I still miss that girl. Hope I can meet her again
june 16th was a week ago, watched the trilogy for the first time this weekend, and i'm blown away and obsessed with it. i won't write all my thoughts on it on this comment but i'll sum it up. i've been crushing on this girl since maybe end 2019, and it actually wasn't like Jesse & Celine's story of instant connection and one single night, it was mostly me just falling for this girl i'd already met before, and traveled with to another country with some friends, but with me actually falling for her way after returning home, and after meeting in group settings, first having dinner with those same friends i'd traveled with, then at those same friend's summer place one afternoon 6 months after, then another time again almost a year after that (like three weeks ago). but even still, i still felt like the themes were there. I felt some kind of spark , some connection, i really obsessed over a song she recommended, i just felt so connected to her somehow, from the brief exchanges we had, that just fantasizing over something like these movies but with her just drives me nuts. I literally just want to spend the night wandering around a city, listening to her talking, and watching her listen to me. I want to lie down by her and just see her face. I want to take a mental picture of her that i won't ever forget. i want to hear her sing the song she recommended to me. i want her to read me a book in french. i want to tell her all this and so much more, and i'd want it not to feel out of the blue for her (sadly it would probably be). i deeply want what i felt to be true, to actually be true, to know that the connection i felt, she could feel too. but i'm just too afraid to ask, i'm afraid both if she says that she felt the same, and of course, if she says "sorry, i didn't feel anything like that, what are you on about, it's all in your head" hope you guys find your jesses and your celines, best of luck, best of love.
LOL what a coincidence. I wanted to tweet about this song, and it's two years later, june 17th 2023. that comment above was from june 22nd 2021. I didn't watch the movie yesterday but I will probably watch the trilogy tonight and tomorrow. it's still a trilogy I think about a lot because of how it hit in that moment, and i wanted to bring the clip up right now because one of the ways it feels so real, is having this representation of music as an intimate thing, it's something that comes to mind very often when thinking about art. i do have to report back that I did not in fact get that girl lol. I didn't actually ever try, I was too afraid to ask then, and I kept being too afraid to ask for more than three years, until essentially earlier this year, february 2023. I went on a weekend trip with these common friends, who did know I liked her for a while, and they kinda asked me about something related and i told them what they already knew, and they were kinda dismissive and essentially told me "forget her" lol (with less harsh wording). it was a bit of a painful process ngl bc i really felt something and was in denial for a bit but over the next couple of months it started sinking in. It was just a movie in my head, with a really lackluster script. I wanted it to be Before Sunrise, but there never was a night in Vienna, there could never be a meetup in France after losing contact LOL. IMO it's not bad news, I am grateful about this "non-relationship" lol in a way, and it did help me think about some important stuff and feel some things i hadn't felt for a long time, and she probably really is a great woman, but the reality is that I just didn't know her, and she didn't know me either. i think there was something to hold onto and that the crush was justified in the beginning at least, but that it went on for too long. I'm just built like that I guess and to close this with good news, right now i'm feeling optimistic, maybe calling it "finding my celine" isn't accurate, in the situation sense but because i feel like "celine" has found me. but i feel like just like Jesse and Celine, they got each other by talking, that was the magic of the trilogy, and I feel like I really relate to that. we'll see, maybe i will report back in a year or a couple. maybe i was wrong, maybe i was right about feeling optimistic, I don't have the best history of gauging interest and showing it LOL hope you guys find your jesses and your celines (or that they find you!), best of luck, best of love.
I wasn't right LMAO ouch. "the celine who found me" did find me but just for friendship 💀 my history of not being able to accurately gauge interest repeats again. the "movie in my head" pattern is something i keep repeating as well. Haven't completely ran out of faith that i'll get this type of mutual connection one day with someone on the same page but i gotta say i am running out of it lol. bit of a rough start to the colder months i'm not gonna lie, but i'm going to let my heart rest for a while, and i hope to find warmth in these fictional stories at least for a while. still hope you guys find your jesses and your celines (or that they find you!), best of luck, best of love.
I am a man in his fifties and I have always been attracted to this trilogy even though I don't watch romantic movies, but it never occurred to me why I find these movies so intriguing. Then,, just minutes ago, it hit me: when I was a 16-year-old boy, I had my first real girlfriend, and soon after I moved far away and never saw her again. I never really loved anyone the way I loved her.
This song, every single line hits me so hard. I fell in love with a man who has a perfect family, a beautiful wife and lovely baby and just moved to the other country for work a few months ago. Once he came back, we spent one night together. Although we both knew it was wrong in any way, It didn’t seem quite right. And even after I hear some rumors that he was a player but he didn’t look like a player at all when we were together alone. Every time I met some new men, realize he means much more to me than anyone I’ve met and I never forget that night. My heart will stay his until I die even if it’s such a silly thing.
I just can't get over this scene , i hope someday i'll find my own seline But in this world ? I think my chances are like 0.01% This complete purness and selfless love of the 1990s would never ever found in the 2020s We just have to accept our fate and enjoy it only in this masterpiece triology If you're seeing my comment after a couple of years just remind me to update
this scene makes me wanna cry song is perfect esspecially the little jesse part also ı lıke the way they talk hope ı can have this kind of relationship
But you were much more to me, just so you know. ✨❤️ Such a beautiful song and such a beautiful trilogy. Can feel this so much, need another part of it to see how beautiful next story is 😭😍❤️
I saw the first part 10 years ago and I just discovered now that there is another part and I just feel the same feelings they describe about time and age as if I really should watch the second part after 10 years like they met again after some years too!!
The absolutely radiant and brilliant multi talented Julie Delpy. The best trilogy ever! How could they haven’t rewarded these beautiful films and the Ethan Hawk and Julie Delpy with Oscar, I will never know
I have NEVER been moved by anything in my entire life like this movie - I was riveted from the start - - after seeing this i went and found the first one - before sunrise - now 2 weeks later I've watched the entire trilogy about 20 times - and I just cannot stop reliving this unparalleled film exp - it's without doubt the most moving and touching romantic exp of my life !! - i am totally in love with Julie Delpy - I worship at her feet and would willingly be her slave ! - she is without equal in this messed up world of posing and Kardashian wanna bees - Oh Julie - why couldn't I have met you in another life !
I watced before sunrise two days ago and yesterday i found out there are the sequels so i watched them too. I am 18 and i haven't caught myself crying as much as i was crying to this scene. The way they meet in the train , the way the met each other after 9 years just to finally get married and have a family together is perfect. Especially the second movie. They meet after nine years and its like they were friends all that time. It makes me feel if i could ever have such a relationship with someone. I am really getting worried for the future and i really don't see myself getting into any kind of relationship with anyone. I wish all of you will find your Jesse's and Celine's
When I first heard her sing this, I felt this warm and loving peace come over me. I’m not sure if I was imagining her singing this to me or what, but it was a form of happiness I haven’t felt before. I’m not sure what happens next as I have yet to see the third movie (but I’m assuming they get together), but had I been in Jesse’s shoes, I would’ve ran away with her right then and there.
