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    A conversation piece that has a certain inconsequential charm but cannot sustain itself for the length of the film; the talk is simply not interesting enough.

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    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43

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    Before Sunrise

    Richard Linklater follows his previous offering Dazed and Confused, with a venture into Europe, a Brief Encounter for the Slacker generation. Ethan Hawke plays... read more »

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    • Gerald Higgins
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    • 23 Jul 2004 at 17:47

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    Classic film

    If you've ever fallen in love at first sight or have sufficient passion in your soul then you'll love this film. If you're only into action and SFX ... read more »

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    • 28 Nov 2011 at 10:26

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    16 years down the road it all seems different

    I hated it when I was younger and saw it in cinema; then I rented the sequel when it came out and have always wanted to go back to this to recap what, the ... read more »

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    • 27 Nov 2011 at 22:58

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    Yucky and awful

    You must have to be fairly young to identify with these two people. Gave it about 5 minutes and was very glad never to be seeing or hearing them again. Maybe it... read more »

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    • Tuxydo
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    • 23 Nov 2011 at 18:37

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    Unique gem of a film

    Wow! What a film! I think everyone can relate to a once in a lifetime encounter with a stranger and whether or not to take a chance. The acting is so real and ... read more »

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    • a customer
    • 13 Aug 2011 at 14:43

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    Fancy a rest?

    Went to sleep several times through this film! I really wanted it to be good but it was so dialogue heavy that it was possible to switch off for the odd half-... read more »

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    • a customer
    • 17 Jul 2011 at 20:44

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    Watch in instalments or you will lose the will to live

    This film has been on my 'to see' list for years. And now, having seen it, I'm not disappointed I didn't watch it sooner.
    
    It is a ... read more »

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    • 23 Jun 2011 at 21:04

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    Thinkers' film

    Philosophical conversation between two strangers who meet on a train, connect, and fall in love while wandering thorugh night-time Vienna. Only criticism is ... read more »

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    • Amanda24
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    • 14 Jun 2011 at 10:29

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    Watching paint dry is a more artistic experience.

    Jaw droppingingly dull. Totally lacking in chemistry. Trying to be arty but failing miserably. Maybe it is intended to appeal to love-sick pretentious teenagers... read more »

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    • 06 Feb 2011 at 21:53

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    A long night

    It was a long night for me and, although there were elements of interest (particularly the sight of Vienna) much of this was boring to me.

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    • 31 Dec 2010 at 15:39

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    Disappointed but will watch the sequel.

    I had wanted to see this film for a long time and thought the acting was brilliant and some of the dialogue anticipated future events, there were some cringing ... read more »

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