![]() ![]() Thousands of instances of dirt and debris were manually removed using MTI Film's DRS, while Digital Vision's Phoenix was used for small dirt, grain, and noise management. " Before Sunrise and Before Sunset: These new digital transfers were created from 35mm interpositives and scanned in 2K resolution on a Lasergraphics Director film scanner. The following text appears inside the booklet provided with this Blu-ray release: Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Richard Linklater Before Sunset arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion. In the first film Vienna temporarily evolves into an eager matchmaker, and for a while it really does feel like it is trying hard to make them realize that they were meant to be together.ĭelpy wrote three songs for the film, including the beautiful song that she sings for Hawke at the very end. ![]() There are a few beautiful shots here and there, but they don't create the impression that the city actually cares about Jesse and Celine's encounter. Unlike Vienna, Paris remains largely preoccupied with its daily rhythm. It can be quite entertaining at times but it clearly lacks the magic that the concept behind the reunion promises. So in a way this long awaited romantic reunion actually ends up being a lot like a prearranged date between two grown-ups that know each other's best moves and lines but for a fixed period of time choose to pretend that they are fully capable of delivering some genuine surprises. A big chunk of it is rather awkward because throughout their long conversation a lot of their expressions and reactions frequently appear carefully calculated many of the questions and answers also lack the raw spontaneity that made their initial encounter in Vienna look and feel so authentic. The simplicity of the first film is retained, but here there is a completely different type of intimacy that exists between Jesse and Celine. It is a simple song about a girl who once fell madly in love with a guy she barely knew. Before they part ways again, Celine reluctantly agrees to sing one of her favorite songs to Jesse. ![]() The jokes keep on coming, but the frequent awkward moments confirm their suspicions that their lives could have turned out so much better had they followed their hearts at the end of that beautiful night in Vienna. They remember how they felt the first time they met, and the promises they made before they parted ways.īy the time they reach Celine's apartment their conversation evolves into a painfully honest confession. But while they joke and laugh they gradually become more comfortable with each other and then more confident with their words. There is so much to talk about, but Jesse has only a few hours left before he heads back to America where his publicity campaign will officially end.Īt first the words don't come out right because they are both reluctant to be honest with each other. They quickly leave the vintage bookstore and decide to spend the rest of the day walking through the streets of Paris. Moments before his agent ends the event Jesse accidentally notices Celine, casually smiling at him. He looks older and thinner, awkwardly nervous while clarifying to a young reporter whether the girl from the book is a real person. Jesse (Ethan Hawke) has come to promote his new book which chronicles his special encounter with Celine (Julie Delpy) nine years earlier in Vienna. In English, with optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. The release also arrives with an illustrated leaflet featuring an essay on the trilogy by critic Dennis Lim. The supplemental features on the disc include an archival featurette with cast and crew interviews Louis Black's documentary "Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny" (2016) and new video essay by filmmaker :: kogonada. Richard Linklater's "Before Sunset" (2004) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion. ![]()
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