A perfect little gem of a film

Rating: Null/10 (7 June 2001)

I had never heard of this film until I went to a review site and it was on my favorite online critic's top 20 films of the decade. About a week later I watched it and it surpassed all my expectations. It is a genuine depiction of love and emotion. It's also a film that shows us how fun it is to listen to conversation as long as it's interesting. The premise may sound boring and dull, and maybe it is, but the set up and execution are flawless.
The acting is perfect. Ethan Hawke gives his greatest performance ever, and Julie Deply is exceptional. They both capture the essence of their characters so vividly that you start to believe their feelings from their first spoken word.
Richard Linklater is the king at making movies that are set over the course of one day. This is a big step forward for him as a writer.

The film is one of the best romantic comedies ever. It makes you feel good about love, life, and the future. It doesn't resort to sentimentality or cliched lines to fix your emotions. All it does is allow you to observe, absorb, and feel.
The film is nothing short of brilliant. It is so simple, because, believe or not life is. This is a perfect little film, and I hope it gets more recognition as the years go by.