Reflection

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2007)

I was about the same age as the portrayed characters when this movie came out in 1995 and I really identify with the them. I had a similar experience in January 1991 with a wonderful girl that I met on a 3 day pass from the Navy. I was 19, she was 17. I went home from boot camp to visit my family and I met this girl a friend of mine set me up. It was an amazing date and I have never forgotten Michelle. I haven't seen her since June 1991. When I saw this movie it really moved me and made me think of the lost opportunity I had with her.
I don't think of this movie as a chick flick at all even though it emotionally stirred me. Ethan and Julias performances were so natural and real that I just could't believe that there was a script to it, I thought that the camera man was just following them around and recording their night. Wonderfully written, directed, and performed. Excellent all around. It's follow up, Before Sunset, amazing as well.