I saw this film back when it came out, but just recently watched it again on DVD, and I must say I had forgotten how good it was.
This film from director Richard Linklater features actors Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy and Jesse and Celine, travelers who meet up on a train to Vienna, and the time they spend chatting and walking throughout the Austrian capital on Jesse’s last night in Europe.
What’s striking about this film is the amazing chemistry between the actors — you really forget they’re acting and, especially in today’s realm of “reality TV”, you find yourself just wanting to know what happens next.
Of course, I’m sure a lot of that also has to do with the excellent writing as well.
This film is refreshing, smart, and interesting.
Yes, it’s a “talking heads” film, but a great one.