After finally seeing the first two "Before" films several months ago, I was eagerly anticipating the third film probably more than any other film this year. Could lightning really strike a third time? Could this film be as good as the first two? Thankfully I was not disappointed.
It's a big undertaking to revisit the same characters with nine years in between each time. It's amazing that none of the chemistry (as actors) is lost. And these characters are so relatable. Sure, maybe we don't all sit around discussing the human condition, but man, those fights feel real. Just about anybody in a long term relationship has heard those words before, felt those emotions. I couldn't believe how familiar it all was. Maybe I'm just speaking for myself. At any rate, it was great to see these characters again. They're still themselves, but their lives get more complicated with each film. It's no longer these two characters in an isolated universe. They have families and friends and they have to weather through the complications. Things feel different, but then they have a long walk-and-talk, and there they are again.
If you're a fan of the first two, I don't need to recommend the third because you're probably going to see it anyway. If you haven't seen them, get to it! This is what magic looks like.
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