Before Midnight

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SIMAS C @simas_eros Oct 21, 2026 Much like the second film—shot literally nine years after its predecessor—this installment employs the same successful and engaging narrative structure, featuring one final, wandering conversation between the couple about the lives they lead apart, and the lives they shared—or once wished to share—together. Set against the backdrop of the Greek islands, the dynamic and tension between the two protagonists remain, nearly 20 years after their first meeting, yet their lives are now entirely different from what they were when they first crossed paths. Consistently interesting and compelling. See more

Robert P @Superbad Sep 20, 2026 Before Midnight = a *4.5* star Movie! See more

Vixo S @vixo_six Jul 18, 2026 Before Midnight continues beyond the point where most romantic stories would end, confronting what love becomes once desire and possibility turn into routine, family and accumulated history. Richard Linklater’s patient direction and the painfully natural dialogue allow affection, resentment and familiarity to exist in the same space. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy give their most exposed performances, showing two people who know exactly how to comfort and hurt each other. The film is harsh without being cynical. It understands that lasting love is not the absence of conflict, but the difficult decision to keep searching for one another after the fantasy has disappeared. See more

Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Apr 30, 2026 A tremendous ending to this wonderful trilogy. The performances are great and the fact that the movies are 9 years apart makes it even more interesting. Tim Treakle See more

Scott R @ScottR Mar 4, 2026 NYT 1000 films. I finally saw the third film and it manages to capture the sentiment of a relationship later on in life confronting fidelity, loyalty and lasting love. It was real despite some of the situations feeling contrived with family and their careers. Made me want to travel. Saw on box. See more

R M @nerium Feb 3, 2026 Yes yes, very realistic. I do wonder, though, if a realistic depiction of a common social occurrence is enough to make a movie good. See more

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