What Real Romance Looks Like

[@joshysnyds]

It feels real, that’s why I enjoy it. Not perfect or idealized, just a beautiful connection without emotional walls situated around them

[@erminioottone2861]

All Linklater movies feel "real", like snapshot of real life

[@fiifine]

It's inspired/based on the director's true (and sad) story, in Philadelphia.

[@bopityboop]

a vintage film named “en karlekhistoria” has the same feel. it doesn’t have the regular story structure, but it feels very authentic.

[@Mina.s_sc]

i was in paris just two weeks ago, and on my last night there i met a young man who radically changed my life in my opinion. We talked about our lives and he encouraged me to just gather my courage and take action in order to change what makes me unhappy in my life, and actually pursue what i feel i am made for deep down. We even went to a latino bar and danced and kissed and later, well dot dot dot lmao, but we knew it would only be one night. I felt something so bitter-sweet in the morning, like time unfreezed and i would have to get back to the life that makes me unhappy. Fortunately i will always keep this memory as a wake-up call, and this encounter made me realize how funny life can be, i mean what were the odds to meet him even.

[@user-wr4eh7gh4b]

Why not keep in touch? I couldn’t deal with the ‘what if’

[@AC-wy8tj]

Oh wowwww this is such a beautiful story, did you guys exchange any way to communicate?

[@alex-ander-13]

If you ever desire him back, ask 'your Divinity' to receive him back and you will meet him again.

[@Ystrly]

Did you change what made you unhappy ? Did you divorce your husband ?

[@bigol9223]

yeah what were the odds of meeting a guy who gasses you up and gets it in knowing he won't see you after that night? magic

[@misscleo_]

I long for a natural, slow burn, build up, romance. Modern dating sucks, people want a quick satisfaction and forced conversations happens on dating apps.

[@JoyfullnessRain]

YES! THIS

[@niquanow]

Agreed 😔

[@katiejon17]

For what it’s worth - it is possible to find that. But you can only find that if you opt-out of the dating apps and this “modern” garbage (related to dating culture). Then a whole different reality suddenly appears. It was the best thing I ever did.

[@mushfiqurrahman1107]

​@@katiejon17as a person who doesn’t even use modern dating apps to begin with, I have no clue what magical world you're talking about. Getting a date in this day and age is hard. Just because you're opting out of the modern shitstrom doesn’t mean you’ll find someone, cause others aren’t disconnecting.

[@katiejon17]

@@mushfiqurrahman1107 what an angry little response. Well I did meet someone - and we are married now. And you will never see the people who are opt-out, unless you are also opted-out. They don’t look for the ones still enmeshed. But you do you, that’s the beauty of freedom of choice.

[@uneedtherapy42]

Lost in Translation has moments like this too… the line that kills me is when Scarlett Johansen’s ( sp?) character say to Bill. Murray “ Let’s never come back here because it won’t be as fun….” It’s that moment you realize they will never see each other again. Heartbreaking and so bittersweet.

[@sanfengmiao5367]

Had a similar encounter, we both thought most likely we would not see each other again. While we were together, we just talked and talked and we had so much fun together exploring the new city. Fast forward 8 years, we are still together, despite being long distance and faced with many other challenges. I m glad we never have to wonder the “what if”, our love is strong enough to endure all the impossibles.

[@kartikpandey8739]

I left her. It was for the good. She consumed all of me. I was a disaster after it. I still am. I don't know... I hope I didn't have to. But it was inevitable in my case. I do not miss her, she was a wreckage. But I miss me. I miss how crazy I was when I was with her. Free like a storm.

[@prakharchaurasiya8107]

When I think of movies that got carried by the dialogue, Before Sunrise always comes to mind.

[@amandalove3368]

Kevin Smith and Tarantino films deserve this accolade as well.

[@edmontonboy99]

@@amandalove3368 Don’t forget Aaron Sorkin

[@realkingofantarctica]

I just love the way they look at each other.

[@Maddyrose-]

Sameee!

[@steve.santiago]

This movie is similar to The Breakfast Club in so much that it’s basically just people sitting around talking yet, it is SO GOOD.

[@dg5175]

Absolutely my favorite romance film. I love it because it's simply two people connecting through talking and getting to know one another, sharing your innermost thoughts. That's true intimacy to me. ❤

[@desiloui]

Amazing movie. Great analysis!!!! Your last line: "a glamorized perception of what could be so long as you're willing to overlook everything that says it can't." BEAUTIFUL and spot on!

[@natalialecce7111]

I don't know, I feel like this happened to me as well. My current boyfriend asked me out when we were on the same bus. We went out that same evening and we started conversing, the conversation deepened and at the end of the date I knew I had met someone special.

[@raktimamchiforthe4thtime445]

Happy for u

[@Rhude_tiller]

Happened to me years ago but it ended with a “What if…” Moment… now I’m sad thinking about it 😪

[@Mkka-t7m9r]

The eerie feeling from this movie stays loong after watching it,its amazing

[@dopamine7109]

I would love a video of you breaking down the whole trilogy. I think hearing your perspective on how the relationship changes and evolves wold be awesome.

[@shaheersk721]

The movie signifies the importance of taking initiative to talk to a stranger regardless of the outcome. If jesse never initiated the conversation with celine none of what we as viewers saw in the form of a beautiful trilogy would have unfolded. The power of taking initiative is important like who knows you might or might not end up with someone for the best ! I love this franchise 💯

[@TheBalloonHoax]

It's almost kismet that i watched Before Midnight yesterday as you posted this and holy crap does it change my perception of Before Sunrise.

[@divelostmind]

was thinking about this trilogy a lot this morning, what a lovely synchronicity for you to post this

[@tacocat9844]

it’s one of my favorite movies ever, it’s such a raw and real depiction of meeting someone.

[@aliceeex]

This was such a beautiful video. Before Sunrise is my favorite movie of all time (with Before Sunset being up there too) and you were able to articulate what makes it so special in such a perfect way!

[@treevnor]

what a timely video. I just broke up with my girlfriend of 8 months 2 weeks ago. we had a “meet cute”. randomly struck up conversation at the gym, then saw her outside my apartment a few weeks later, found out she just lived the building down from me. from there it was a lot of other different little coincidences which gave me hope that I would never have to date again. ultimately, I realized that we weren’t compatible and had to end it. I’m not sure why I’m sharing other than to let others know, this stuff does happen. but you have to be willing to leap and fail a few times. thanks for the video and keep up the great work edit: this has happened another time to me before at the airport of all places, I know very cliche. this girl who I made long eye contact with as I walked past her came to my tram and started talking to me. found out we were on the same flight, and only other open seat was open and it was next to her. so we had my seat moved, kissed on the flight, went to her hotel room when we landed etc etc. well it turned out she was engaged. she wanted to break off the engagement and have me move to her state with her. of course I couldn’t do something so rash. life is strange

[@Renzy_YT]

What a rollercoaster. Would've felt horrible for the poor guy.

[@treevnor]

@@Renzy_YTyeah that was the worst part of it. she ended up confessing to him, or at least that’s what she told me. last I saw they were pregnant and going through with the marriage, but I can’t remember her last name now that it was a few years ago now. I’ve wondered how they are doing. I felt really betrayed when she told me she had a fiance

[@Renzy_YT]

More power to them for being able to find a resolution, but man, that’s wild. Glad you've made peace with that.

[@dopamine7109]

Holy crap I just broke up with my girlfriend of 8 months a few days ago...crazy

[@t_grizzz]

@@treevnorcan I ask why you felt you weren’t compatible?

[@dancav5834]

J: "do you have any idea of what they were arguing about? " C: "No." The End

[@orancallaghan4288]

Renzy why are you doing this to me bro what the hell......this video means more than you can understand

[@katherinekelly6432]

Before movies, relationships were practical affairs arranged by others. Now they are Disney movies filmed after Alice fell down the rabbit hole. It is no wonder why people are so disillusioned by the idea of a relationship.

[@mau345]

Thats not true, before movies, romantic relationship was written, sung, danced, acted through theater, etc. it is an ancient phenomenon. Its just that society was too practical in a resource limited environment, so they had to control relationships as well for stability

[@Dandelions17]

Exactly 💯 ​@@mau345

[@ayaaaakg]

you've said everything on my mind, i saw this movie this way since ever, will always be my fav

[@justk4929]

I've never seen the film but it's on my watchlist - it seems like a film made for me. I really love your work

[@MA-xd9zl]

Just watch it, it’s beautiful and the best part is, it was made from a real event the director lived 🥲

[@sofitocyn100]

Watch it by all means. I watched it 8 years after it got first recommended to me (I was then 22 and the characters were 23… so I wish I watched it then, so that I would have felt inspired…instead I was 30 and bitter about love already ^^’)

[@merryoldgrinkh9020]

2:58 that is so true to real life. That is SO TRUE. Now that you point it out I feel seen

[@shawkel1]

You got soul, man. You expanded this film so touchingly well. Wow. I thought stupidly that Before Sunset was far superior, whatever the hell that means, but boy, after watching your video essay here, I can't wait to revisit Before Sunrise. I'd love to see/hear your exploration of Running on Empty, hint hint...🙂 Thanks for creating this. Your piece on Heat I also love.

[@Renzy_YT]

I appreciate you! I’ll give Running On Empty a visit, thank you for the kind words!

[@KaleChip793]

I hope they continue to make a film every few decades. I’d love to see these characters as grandparents/ old.

[@autumn-dog09]

great video, you are so underrated man, i wish you the best and hope more people see this!!

[@Renzy_YT]

What a kind thing to say, thank you so much! ❤️

[@BatmanHQYT]

Hands down one of the most beautiful movies ever made.

[@sr28774]

I was at the airport bus stop, and this guy asked me the bus schedule. Then we fund out that we were in the same flyght before. He seemed nice, but then he started to ask to much personal things, it was very uncorftable and creepy. It was really scary... Not lucky 😅

[@czchrissa]

been there 😂😢

[@balnnur]

Amazing video essay on my favorite movie. Please do more on Before Midnight and Sunset please!

[@Bigmanwang69]

Real romance, Something I fear I’ll never have

[@thefurtivepygmy5896]

Just watched the movie after your video. It is truly great. Thank you !

[@turiakoaa]

i couldnt thank you enough renzy your videos are perfect

[@alex-ander-13]

Thank you for having shared your reflection!

[@JackRogers007]

Yup, I’ve experienced this short 3 months of absolutely stupid fun and care free love and nothing but good moments but we both knew it would end. Just made me question shit.

[@mushfiqurrahman1107]

Bro, is that good or bad? Idk, just asking

[@JackRogers007]

@ it takes away the pressure of anything, where as if it could get serious as they say then people play games and shit and put forward the best them not the real them. Is it bad or good dunno

[@MiguelAguasvivass]

As a man, it’s your fault for not continuing the relationship with the women.

[@JackRogers007]

@@MiguelAguasvivass literally impossible because of several reasons, distance being the major reason.

[@MusiicRoolz]

​@JackRogers007 if that's truly your soulmate I promise you would have both made it happen lol (and by soulmate I don't mean it was star crossed, just that you met someone extremely high compatibility that may be unlikely to find again)

[@Max-DuBois]

I had one of these in Huntsville, Alabama. I had just been on the worst first dates of my life (the girl talked my ear off for 30 minutes straight and we both agreed to leave), and so I grabbed my banjo and started bar-crawling. I played the cute bartender at the end of the street a song and explained my situation, and asked for a palette-cleanser of a date. We went bowling, I taught her how to dance in a Waffle House at midnight, and then we stayed up and talked for hours in my idling car. The next day, we went to a pool hall, art museum, and fed the ducks at a park. It was a very hard goodbye; I had to drive back across the country to get back to work, and it wouldn't have worked anyways. It sucks, but I know I learned some lessons from it that will make me a better husband for whoever my future wife is.

[@Fnndjkvlf]

I loved both the first two movies, but the last one made me realize that marriage will make you hate the person you’re with. Even if it’s your supposed soul mate.

[@percyweasley9301]

This is one of my favourite film. I'm from Assam India and this movie really did something for me... 🏵️🛑

[@eely225]

Great video about a great film. Thanks for making explicit so many things I love about watching it.

[@beaolayon7344]

I love getting good movie recommendations ❤ THANK U

[@butterfly_soul_]

A film that helped me to set my standards, such standards that I have found no man tried to even match. I am 26 now, well in April will turn 27- let's see how long it takes to find such a connection for lifetime. The kind of connection that makes me say: either this or , nothing.

[@Digitalcrumbs]

Whenever I'm asked a perfect date I would describe this movie. But of course I'd make it more realistic and say it's a time we both don't know and we wonder the streets and explore the shops. With the same mindset I think where we both know that this moment is nice but it may not last forever and stay off real time for awhile

[@flandanagan3720]

Blue Valentine is the most accurate depiction of romance

[@Renzy_YT]

Great movie! Will probably change the title to something more relating to the honeymoon phase.

[@le_gus001]

Great video! Now I want to rewatch it instantly.

[@MusiicRoolz]

my two cents i haven't seen this film but from what I can tell this could either be a prospective long term relationship, or a moment in time. what i mean by a moment in time is that it might only work because they're able to drop their outside lives and step out of their respective bubbles to make their own spontaneous and impermanent one. you can have feelings for someone or even love and you not be compatible enough in how you live your lives. moments are beautiful and you can drop your usual self and walls, and your usual life. you're not tied to anything, you can be free - and by chance the other person is in the same "let things be" mindset. but a moment is just that - a moment. it's more about letting go than it is about romantic compatibility. in this film, we don't know enough about the intricacies of these people to know if this is significant in its romance, or if it's just a beautiful moment in time...

[@MusiicRoolz]

why I explain it like this is because people often tie a beautiful connection to things like permanence and attribute it to the other person being "special". while it's true to some extent about the person needing to be of enough compatibility, it doesn't necessarily mean anything grand if you connect with someone once. but people get attached to this one connection, without realising that it was them who created it.

[@kuningatar]

i loved this movie and the epilogues.. i just watched "before we go" a few days ago and it really reminded me of this movie.

[@fernando1227]

This is one of my favorite movies of all times, this one and the movie " A love song for Bobby Long", they are totally diferent but showcase the life of just people living their life the best they can in such a beautiful way with its beauty and uglyness. I hope you can do an analysis of this other movie. Great job eith this one. Suscribed.

[@Dancediva240]

if you actually watch meet cutes, people meet in public too. those stories are crazy but real

[@likeaflowerinsun]

Fine, I'm going to rewatch the Before trilogy

[@raktimamchiforthe4thtime445]

Before sunset is even better

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

Before Sunset is my favorite one, but then again I watched all three for the first time back-to-back when I was 40 and divorced.

[@DerekHenderson-zh6fx]

I wonder if the movie “before we go” is inspired by this one, somewhat very similar. A good romance: a risk, an adventure, honest intention not bonded with lust or a desire for just physical intimacy. A pure connection.

[@titanblade3706]

Now I gotta watch. Thanks ❤

[@economicblast]

Very good analysis

[@czchrissa]

Would love to see videos of yours on the rest of the trilogy

[@edgatrevenoo]

Great video! Had never heard about this movie, or that there was even a trilogy! Also, wonderful music choice, could you please list out in the description all of the song names used throughout the video and their time stamps please? Going crazy trying to find two other ones I can't recognize other than Serenade by Shubert and Claire de Lune by Debussy, thanks!

[@marcellolupoli7978]

debussy, satie, schubert, you got taste my man

[@simonplays5982]

My favourite trilogy of all time ❤

[@SP-1414]

Great film as was the sequel. Before Midnight was hugely depressing though.

[@celindelouisa]

Can someone tell me what song plays in the video at 5:50?

[@jamescommagere7906]

gnossiene 1

[@someasiankid6323]

im about to crash out

[@megan2277]

such a beautiful movie

[@meowmeowmaxx]

goated profile picture

[@megan2277]

@ thank u💯

[@toomuchinformation]

Will you review the other two films in this trilogy?

[@blake4460]

such a good movie

[@carolinewolf565]

Never seen this! But love romance. Never had that❤

[@carolinewolf565]

Well I did, but blew it for myself

[@bugcatchertimothy7380]

Wait i need spoilers! They just split and go on their separate ways?

[@emreroses]

I love your videos, I recommend you to make a video about HIMYM or friends. Dont like them but they'll get you huge views I guess.

[@chasesegui5171]

I love you for making this video but this movie makes me want to take an electric bath

[@voetbalnoortje9253]

😂😂😂 I guess everyone has his own taste. Thank you for making me laugh.

[@simonrockstream]

this movie is deeply terrifying

[@kabsatdajaj]

Did you see "Before We Go" Same kind of romance.

[@feliciaedits8238]

what is the song around 5:36 ?

[@romanxkostan]

I didn't know this was a trilogy.

[@baki915]

Hi, Which composition is it being played after Clair de Lune? Is it Chopin? If yes, which Nocture/Waltz of him, could you please help?^___^

[@Mercinater]

I think it's Chopin Nocture

[@erinfield1943]

THAT'S IT??!! It's over??!!

[@marko6947]

Watched all 3 of these, that woman is crazy with her ideas and beliefs.

[@will_the_don]

Second best trilogy ever made after Lord of the Rings, imho

[@deku5743]

Star wars?

[@nothingisrealwakeup]

i feel like i know you

[@upendratarak3306]

I was smoking and immediately said fuck you when you paused them kissing at the start.

[@henrydakine3306]

whats the name of the song at 2:10

[@edgatrevenoo]

Was also looking for a song at a different time! This one is Claire de Lune by Debussy

[@totorodud]

​@@edgatrevenoowhich one

[@bobbiemichaelsNyc86]

Well said

[@kodarticgd1529]

Which songs did you played through out the video? :)

[@denysyur]

beautiful movie

[@kimperola]

What music is it in the video’s piano soundtrack?

[@sparkledan]

Clair de Lune - Debussy

[@albertludwig6098]

oh der spielt ja bei zu hause des is weird. so müssen sich parisianer fühlen lmao. cool vid btw u sold me on the movie from the start

[@randommonkey4900]

how bitter sweet

[@Summer-x7z7j]

Whats this movie called?

[@camelopardalis84]

Before Sunrise. It also says it in the description.

[@userrr703]

i cried ❤🥹🥹

[@pablow.a.5078]

Great video!! what is the name of the song around 3:38 minute?

[@douglaswilliams2994]

Claude Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de Lune :)

[@demiron4505]

what is the music around 4 minute?

[@Renzy_YT]

Schubert - Serenade

[@demiron4505]

@@Renzy_YT thanks man, I loved the video

[@alanrodriguez210]

Ethan Hawke is a guaranteed win

[@michaelsamai7689]

I don’t wanna watch the sequels. I just saw the first one and loved it 10/10 and I feel like if I watch the sequels it’ll ruin for me. Whether they’re good or not I like this one-night only type of vibe

[@Stein99]

You should. They are good

[@raktimamchiforthe4thtime445]

They are little different but their essence is the same

[@dante6985]

They're good but they break the sweet realism of the first movie just a bit. I buy these two have a one day fling. Check. I don't buy Jesse leaving his wife for that one day fling after he spends one more day with her ten years later. I just wish it wouldn't have happened that same day in the second movie. Just rings a little... Quick. To ditch your wife. Jesse does not look as good for that.

[@juliemayhwang4469]

Demi. 🌸

[@marko6947]

This sh*t could never happen in real life.

[@Renzy_YT]

I cut out the portion where I mention it did. The writer, Richard Linklater, was in a toy shop in Philly when he met a woman and they spent the evening together, talking deep into the night. The entire film is him trying to recreate the feeling of that night.

[@treevnor]

it has happened to me

[@divelostmind]

let life surprise you

[@Renzy_YT]

@@divelostmind thats such a bar

[@Vivi_9]

Why not? I've had some pretty cool travel romances of my own that were born from coincidence.

[@Boiledqotato]

Why did you make this I never liked this movie but this is breaking my heart . I could never watch this again now. Fuc.

[@yela-jh2wh]

That’s what I had with him

[@briki28]

They both cheated on each other at the end and then decided to still be together, this movie is pathetic to begin with but that's all ppl wants anyways lol

[@man2.071]

This is insufferable

[@DavidLorber-j6g]

Great films they did together. Real chemistry. Your verbal analysis is unnecessary and is kind-of a buzz-kill 😕

[@bojackhorsingaround]

A decade ago, my friend was fined because he was sitting with his right arm around his girlfriend's shoulder at a train station. 😅 F_ng pretentious double standard mo.. fo

[@laismaryan]

😭🤍✨ totalmente