A must-see movie about two people finding each other

Rating: 10/10 (8 September 2006)

This is a movie I make people see. I ask them if they have, and if their answer is no, they have by the end of that day. I think Richard Linklater is a genius. To make a film that is basically just two characters exchanging dialogue and to make it work is fantastic. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star as the main characters, Jesse and Celine and I think they both give outstanding performances. Their characters meet on a train and enjoy their conversation so much, they can't help but take a risk and get off the train together. They spend a day together in Vienna and within a day two strangers become forever linked. The movie ends on an ambiguous note. You're not sure as a viewer if they really "end up" together because Celine gets on her train. But, it's one of those movies that make you more hopeful.