Vienna has never looked better

Rating: 8/10 (19 February 2001)

It's hard to say which aspect of this film makes it most worthy of watching, but one thing is clear after seeing this: it makes you want to visit Vienna as soon as possible, because this city has never looked better than in any commercial, advertisement or postcard. But having said that, the films main attractions are the quality of dialogue and the performances by Hawke and Delpy. Although 'Before Sunrise' is what often is described as a "talky", the conversations are entertaining, very well written and performed, from its premise till the end. Unfortunately it's the only truly great film writer/director Linklater made ('Dazed and Confused is a little bit overrated). Last note: if you liked 'Before Sunrise' I can really recommend 'The Hottest State", Hawkes debut as a writer. It has the same kind of writing quality that 'Before Sunrise' has.