Sad face. I'm definitely conflicted about most of what this film is. Ultimately I wanted this to be something unique that stood on its own and was more than the sum of its parts that had something to say, that maybe even started a new cultural conversation on the Superman myth but it never really got there for me. I think this is mostly because it relies on a lot of the conventions of blockbuster filmmaking without creating ANY of…

Wistful, beautifully acted and photographed- Before Sunrise definitely distinguishes itself as almost being equal parts travelogue as well as romantic drama. I love the synergy between Delpy and Hawke in all of their scenes together and the progressing intimacy that develops between the two of them really draws you in and creates emotional stakes for the ending that is set up and the overall foundation of what has now become a trilogy. Their time together feels like a series of…

Love this film and it has still held up so well over the years probably because of the film's visual look that seems dominated by physical effects (miniature models, matte paintings, mutant makeup effects, blue screen, etc). Schwarzenegger is never good in this but he is perfect for the pulpy feel of the story and situations (and belts out some beautifully cheesy one-liners with gusto) and Rachel Ticotin and Sharon Stone are great as the leading ladies. Michael Ironside and…