I'm going to make it short. I'd rather not go into elaborate analyses and proper assessment the more so because I don't want to sound pretentious. Let me just say, that I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It is funny, thoughtful (but not overdramatised), clever and sensitive at the same time. Finally a film where love, a man and a woman and the relationship between them is treated with respect, gentleness and is elevating, and refreshing. The script is great, the acting is superb, the dialogues, those subtle gestures, looks, smiles are all in place. Nothing overdone just treated with natural care. What little glitches there are in this movie simply add to its charm. Watching this film is a great experience, it's great entertainment. I warmly recommend watching it.
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Balrogh7722 July 2015
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Chris Evans and Alice Eve played such emotional, brave, and lovely characters in this movie. The movie is not the kind of romance that shows to have a marriage of happily forever after, but instead it shows the deepest life moments in such a few hours. Chris' acting was great and Alice's was good, but not so great since she had to use her American accent. The movie is also the first movie to be directed by Chris Evans, which is pretty cool to see. But to be honest, Before We Go is such a beautiful movie. It's very realistic to me, and it brought a message for me that one can actually love more than one person in this world. People of all ages are recommended to see this, and not only girls, but also some of the guys who are into these kinds of movies. Trust me guys, this little adventure will surely pleased the money you spend to watch this movie and at the end of the day, you will not be disappointed.
This is my first time reviewing and I hope it helps people out. Thanks for reading the review and Peace ! -
Its a beautifully written one night love story between Nick and Brooke who met and spend the night together trying to figure out what the next step in the night (and in life) should be. It's wonderfully done, with Chris Evans directing himself and Alice Eve. The chemistry between them is wonderfully sweet and gentle, as if watching two best friends finding out about each other.
The music is soft and complemented the film beautifully. The night lights of New York adds the romantic mood. The story itself is revealed layer by layer. I thought I'd be watching something predictable but it isn't.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Lovely film. -
To bash this movie as a "Before Sunrise" knockoff is easy, and maybe even somewhat true. But at the same time it would be missing the point.
Yes Chris Evans' directorial debut is also about two characters who experience a chance meeting and spend a night together. But "Before We Go" is if anything about adult choices and confronting their consequences. The exuberance of romantic love that is part of Richard Linklater's 1995 masterpiece is merely the starting point here. Nick (Chris Evans) and Brooke (Alice Eve) are beyond their college years and try to make amends with elements of their past.
The strolling poetry of "Before Sunrise" is turned into an odyssey that throws the couple into various directions. Kismet is of course the essence of the story and it has to be said that the screenplay sometimes struggles with the very basic conceit of a night in New York. But...there are a few scenes that are spellbindingly played by the two wonderful leads and a few truths about love and heartbreak are uttered that remain very real.
It could also be said that the movie delves into certain elements of "Before Midnight", even though it never reaches the depth of that movie either.
Yet "Before We Go" merits a viewing for those introspective souls who put their faith in destiny while being sometimes at odds with their journey. -
nicolechan9169 June 2016The word to describe this movie is, 'humanistic'. It isn't your typical Hollywood movie, and though doesn't have the feel of an indie film, it is somewhat in between the two. Before We Go is a film about raw human emotions and behavior. It explores the lives of two strangers as they connect with each other on a individual level.
While it can be boring for those who are used to scenes of action after action, I found it reasonably enjoyable. As the film goes on, the characters' backgrounds are slowly revealed and we learn more about them. For me, the movie does not really excite or get me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next, or what happened before. Rather, it made me live in the moment of the movie. I was going through the night with the characters, much like how you can't rush life.
Evans does a great job as the charming, helpful, lost soul who wishes to escape his life by wasting time. On the other hand, it took awhile for me to warm up to Eve's character. Eve's acting felt a little awkward initially, and the chemistry between the two felt a bit off. But as the movie went on, it gets better, and that could reflect how connections are made in real life.
Overall, a charming movie with a intricate perspective on life and love. -
. . . Spoiler I was curious myself. I googled it but didn't find any useful answer. So I went to sleep and awoke with this possible interpretation in mind:
First, think back to the scene where they were drawing on the back of the artwork at the hotel. Remember that we never got to see what they drew/wrote.
In the end, as she is looking at the guest survey, and sees the arrow and instruction to "turn over," she flips the card, and it looks like the word "remember" is there...
I think he's reminding her that he has a message for her behind the artwork at the hotel (which she would also have to "turn over" to read). And of course to retrieve the message would mean another trip back to NYC, somehow acquiring or getting into that exact room, and hoping the message is still there.
For two who seem to believe in serendipity, it's perfect. It leaves open the possibility of another adventure. And another adventure on top of that depending on what the message says.
I'm pretty sure she'll take him up on the adventure.
Anyway, that's my two cents. -
larrys330 November 2015Maybe I'm from the wrong demographic, but this film never entirely clicked for me. It certainly has its moments, but overall the main problem was in the script (written by 4 screenwriters), which often came across to me as staged and awkward.
Chris Evans stars here as Nick, a trumpeter readying for an important audition with a jazz band in New York City. He also makes his motion picture directorial debut here and I thought did a credible job. Alice Eve, the charismatic and underrated actress, co-stars as Brooke, an art consultant, who has just had her purse stolen and subsequently has missed the last train out to her home in Boston.
Nick and Brooke meet by circumstance in Grand Central Station, and together they begin an odyssey through the streets of Manhattan, each with relationship problems weighing heavily on them. Brooke's marriage may be "on the rocks" and Nick is scheduled to be at a wedding reception that night where a lost love (Emma Fitzpatrick), from years before is expected to be in attendance, as he still fantasizes and pines for her.
The chemistry between Nick and Brooke really worked well, I thought, so the eventual question will be whether they will get together romantically or be like two "ships passing in the night".
Overall, there are things to like here, including the wonderful cinematography of Manhattan at night, plus two charismatic actors commanding the screen. However, I was never "sold' on this movie due to the often non-believable and clichéd dialogue. -
I haven't seen a movie like "Before we go" for a very long time. The script, the story the characters everything is just so charming and cute. I love that kind of "intimacy" on screen,it's intelligent and honest. I'm with a smile on my face after the movie. I think this is definitely not a commercial movie so if you need to see something different but at the same time very close to you. That will be not a waste of your time but a reason to questioning yourself and consume things in a different way
Very true, gentle... great directing work, light and acting at the same time Perfect place to chose New York City by night...applause to the cast +crew. If you need to see something smart,depth and sensitive... Enjoy:) -
ThomasDrufke31 January 2019In what is clearly Chris Evans homage to Before Sunrise and other 'one night and one setting' romances, Before We Go still manages to do more than charm and romance, it brings new ideas and concepts to a genre that always seems to be flooded with cliches. I love what this film says about fate, friendship, and that life is really just a play where everyone plays their own role in an overall story. Evans and Alice Eve have great chemistry and it's brief runtime makes re-watchability feel like an easy and necessary task. I think this one has even the most cynical viewers finding something refreshing real in Before We Go.
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for_raluca27 April 2018It's disappointing that I cannot give less than 1 star. Just because they laugh, it doesn't make the movie funny at all. And this movie doesn't make any sense. First, you can clearly see that he is still into his old girlfriend and 30 min later he is head over hills with this new girl !! How??? You wait all night for something to happen and for the movie to actually start and make any sense and they hint that something dramatic is going to happen but nothing is happening at all. And they have absolutely no chemistry at all. Very bad movie, the only good part is the guy is hot.
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dumitrescu-catalina22 July 2015this is the first film directed by Chris Evans that I saw.it is well directed,well acted. it has an interesting and delicate perspective on love,lost,sadness and making choices based on profound love and not a little lust. I liked a lot and I enjoyed seeing it 2 times.both actors are comfortable in this position,I liked that there is no much passion and more friendship and real understanding.it is more a chick flick,but if there is a man who wants to be true to himself ,he will also enjoy it.it is wonderful and you will feel good about love and life and yourself ,you will feel hope and happy to be alive after seeing it.enjoy.
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Reno-Rangan24 July 2016In his 15 year old acting career it was the Chris Evan's first direction. Many actors had tried that and only a few had succeeded, but some of them just preferred a low cost, simple project to avoid a major disaster. He also produced it and acted alongside the British actress Alice Eve. The film was a one night event based theme which begins when a young woman misses her train, and later forced to spend the night with a stranger after her purse got stolen. During lots of time left for the next train, theirs little adventure begins as they embark around the city.
This is really a solid film. Well written screenplay and performed with a beautiful night adventure in the city that never sleeps. The problem with me was, I had seen many similar flicks, so this one looked okay, in a good way, but not that awesome. Still a fine film and definitely highly recommend others who like drama-romance. The plus point was the actors, the chemistry was brilliant. The story was very good, yet like I said it was so simple.
It was not just two who meet and develop a friendship or a relationship, but they both reveal their story behind their visit to the city. At first it was a casual disclose, but the true reason comes out when they begin to trust each other and feel comfortable. So each of their tale has a small twist in the same night to overcome that was troubling them for some time. The film makes the impression that they two are made for each other, but only the final scene reveals how their destiny ends when the dawn breaks out. Not so clever, but an enjoyable little gem, maybe a perfect film for the date night.
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There's a big problem with Chris Evans' debut. That problem is cell phones.
To rewind a little bit: the film is about an incredibly handsome but sad busker (Chris Evans) working at Grand Central Terminal in NYC. Playing for the late crowd he stays long enough to see a woman (Alice Eve) rush out to catch the last train out. Her cellphone smashes as it falls out of her bag as she passes by. He does the right thing and tries to return it to her which is easy as she's missed the last train out. And she's been robbed. And being a poor busker despite his valiant attempts to be gentlemanly and help this woman this man, Nick, has no money. Also HIS cellphone is dead! And on it goes...
It is perfectly plausible in real life that these inconveniences would pile up. In a movie it begins to stretch the boundaries of plausibility, especially since any person watching the film will know it's a romance and that these two attractive strangers will now be doomed to wander the city alone at night together slowly confessing secrets to one another and falling in love... Because yes, this belongs to the little cottage industry of Before Sunrise imitators. Before Sunrise for those not in the know, is a delightful little walking and talking movie from 1995. It also features two young gorgeous heterosexuals walking around a city (Vienna) and falling in love. Unfortunately for all the little imitators that have cropped up since, Before Sunrise is not as simple as it looks. It features two actors with great chemistry, a really genius script, and it takes place in the 90s when cellphones, credit cards and access to the internet weren't as ubiquitous as they are now.
Unfortunately for Before We Go it really pales in comparison to a movie made nearly 20 years previous. Not only does the script not really ever get a handle on the cell phone issue (and I was reminded while watching this of Fort Tilden an excellent contemporary film about getting lost in a city where the characters have access to cellphones and ready cash and still manage to screw up their lives in increasingly hilarious, and yes plausible, ways) but the dialogue isn't that great either the reveal of why Alice Eve's character had to catch that train is dumb. The solution to her problem, when it comes, is dumb AND EASY.
Chris Evans fans will be pleased though. The guy has charisma in spades and once Alice Eve's character gets over her fear that this guy Nick might be a creep rapist stalker, he's able to romance her with seductive looks. If you find Evans attractive and are willing to suspend your disbelief about how absurd a situation can get then by all means, watch this movie and allow yourself to be seduced by the romance. For everyone else it should be a hard pass. -
Gordon-1131 July 2015This film tells the story of a musician meeting a woman who missed the last train in Central Station in New York. They hang out, get to know each other and then they have to make a big decision on what to do with their lives before sunrise.
"Before We Go" tells two people at crossroads of their lives, and they help each other out. I like Chris Evans, but he looks quite wooden as a man who is kind and possibly because he's pursuing the woman in question. Alice Eve on the other hand, looks overly cheerful and charming, especially given that she has to undo the harm she does towards her marriage. I would have thought she should be more distressed and stressed, but she looks so relaxed and at ease with Chris Evans. It's a love story that is too surreal. If only romance is so easy!
It's an interesting journey throughout the night, but not interesting enough to touch my heart. -
Filmnerd9723 July 2015This romance movie is Chris Evans' directorial debut which was first shown at Toronto international Film Festival.
Brooke Dalton is a buyer and art enthusiast from London who misses the last train home from Boston, and gets robbed for her bag.
She drops her phone and as she rushes towards the departing train. Forced to leave grand central station after it closes, she ends up meeting Nick Vaughan, a Bostoinian trumpet player who is due to go to an interview for the job of his dreams the next morning.
Together they rush across Manhattan's lower east side to try and get home before Brooke's husband. Along the way they open up to each other about Nick's old relationship with Emma who he met while he was a sophomore in high school. Brooke also has relationship issues with her husband after discovering emails showing he is having liaisons with a woman called Liz.
Brooke also tells Nick the reason she needs to get back is because she wrote a letter exposing evidence that she discovered while reading his emails to and from Liz along with her wedding ring.
Nick is planning to confront his ex and make her jealous with his success in order to try and try and change their break up years ago when he planned to marry her. Brooke persuades him to go and they arrive and entertain wedding guests with a performance of "My Funny Valentine". Then they discover they're at the wrong place!
Nick's friend Danny is contacted in a green room and then Nick tries booking into a hotel. Discovered that they aren't who they say they are at the hotel they go to the party and meet Nick's ex.
Hannah is in a relationship with Cole and Nick figures out that his plan won't work bailing and walking away with Brooke. Along the way they find a physic and for fun have predictions even though Nick is a skeptic.
Finally, Nick and Brooke get to the hotel and Nick kisses Brooke after all they've been through, which Brooke stops half way because it feels wrong to her. Then they travel to the station and Brooke waits for her train. Before getting on Brooke kisses Nick as a thank you.
I thought that the story was quite unusual in terms of how Rom Coms usually play out rather banal because the man ends up convincing the woman to drop everything and be in a relationship. This time though, Nick and Brooke start as strangers and end up as connected somehow through their shared experiences.
Chris Evans directing for the first time was quite interesting because I heard that he said he would definitely want to do some directing and take a break from acting. Especially as it seemed that he was getting pegged as either the hero, fanciable guy or main character who's point of view determines the story arc like in most of his filmography.
I enjoyed the cameo of Chris' younger brother Scott who is also in the industry as an actor when he played the concierge of the hotel and I was amazed at the fact that the whole film took 19 days to shoot.
I'd rate this film- ★★★★ because of the well thought out acting, defying the normal Rom Com tropes. Next time I'll look forward to Chris Evans as both an actor and director. -
Thanos_Alfie29 November 2020"Before We Go" is a Comedy - Drama movie in which we watch a man helping a woman after she loses her purse, her phone and the train with which she would return to her city. A lot of things can happen or even change in one night and they both have many things to discuss.
I liked this movie because it had a nice, simple plot with some beautiful scenes. The interpretations of both Alice Eve who played as Brooke and Chris Evans who played as Nick were very good and they made us feel that we are a part of their story while we followed them through the whole duration of the movie. Finally, I have to say that "Before We Go" reminded me of the movie "Before Sunrise" but I believe that "Before We Go" is far better than "Before Sunrise". I recommend everyone to watch this movie because it's simply beautiful and romantic movie that everyone has something to gain by watching it. -
danejohnson-5370324 March 2016I am a 19 year old male and I just watched this movie by myself and ended up balling my eyes out in the end and for 20 minutes after. I have seen similar films in the past but for whatever reason, "Before We Go" hit me deep. Part way through, I found myself truly reflecting on my own life and realzing that I have never been in love. Soon after, I also relfected upon why I haven't found love or what I could be doing wrong in my life that would push love away. This movie made me wish I could feel the pain that love brings just so I know what love really is. I ended the movie wishing I could go out and find love of my own, only to arrive on the realization that love will find me. Don't know when, where, or with who. However, I am hoping that love does truly find me. The agony that love can instill within an individual is a feeling so great that I wish I could experience to understand what I have found. One day, I hope, I will feel that agony.
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If you haven't seen this movie yet and you are interested in seeing it and would like to know the opinion first of people who have seen it before you actually watch it yourself, I'll make it simple for you. Imagine a movie with a storyline that's similar to "Before Sunrise". Then -- assuming you are a big fan of the "Before..." trilogy like me -- imagine how "Before Sunrise" would be if it was directed by a first timer like Chris Evans instead of the multi-awarded Richard Linklater. Then imagine again if the main characters were portrayed by another pair of young veteran Hollywood actors instead of Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy. Now lastly imagine all of those elements put together in a movie that's similar to "Before Sunrise" BUT with VERY LITTLE of the chemistry that Hawke and Delphy produced on screen.
One thing that was amazing about those Linklater movies was the undeniable on-screen CHEMISTRY of Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy. And chemistry is something that can't be taught; it just comes out naturally. I'm sure that Evans & Eve tried their best but sadly they weren't able to produce that on-screen chemistry that is essential in every romance film.
I think the biggest mistake Evans made in his directorial debut was doing a movie similar to "Before Sunrise" because in the end, viewers were left with no choice but to compare his directing to Linklater & his acting to Hawke. And he pales in comparison to both---if he is to be judged based on this movie alone.
Although Evans still has a long way to go as a director (and actor, too), I'd give him a passing rate for "Before We Go". -
yusufpiskin13 March 2020I honestly adore almost everything about this film, ad I'm surprised to be saying that since I had NO EXPECTATIONS going in.
Alice Eve is simultaneously charming and troubled, and allows you to quickly delve into her character, who bounces perfectly off of Evans'. She has a roughness to herself here that prevents her from being a generic love interest, and I really appreciated that. Chris Evans though is the highlight of this film; for two reasons. Firstly, his acting is stellar here; as he plays his usual charming role but with a more sorrowful, thoughtful approach. This lets him make you fall for him as Eve does, but also appreciate his sly smugness. Secondly because I've always wanted to see one of his directorial efforts, and I wasn't disappointed. The film oozes stylistically, editing-wise and has a strong flair for character and emotion; and you can tell Evans had a heavy hand in this!
Music choices and their scarcity were honestly perfect. The tone was mellow but tense. The length was great. Some parts drag but in a good way (if that even makes sense?). And the idea to show this pair meet and become closer over what is almost real-time was a perfect choice for this story! I know its obviously already been done before, but I think it was done particularly well here, as development happens organically.
Oh my god, and that ending! Freaking perfect! I loved it!
I'm surprised to be giving this such a high score, and it might only be this high because of my initial feelings. But at the time of writing this; I honestly can't recommend this enough! Do yourself a favour and indulge in this perfectly cheesy and touching tale of love and self-discovery. I'm sure you won't regret it... -
greenmbc23 February 2017"Before We Go" is an unexpected gem in the countless independent romances featured on Netflix this valentine's season. This film highlights the softer side of America's favorite hero Chris Evans, who starred as the main actor, producer, and debuted his talents as a director. The film features two strangers struggling with relationship problems on their own who by coincidence find each other at their greatest time of need. The movie portrays romance and relationships that aren't just about sex and attraction, something that is overrated in the romance genre right now.
The film manages the heartwarming tone of a traditional romance film, despite a plot based on heartbreak. The warm connection of the characters really boosts the overall feeling of the film. The subtle romance creates a hopeful and heartfelt experience that overcomes the underlying sad tones. The quick-moving nature of the plot made the film exciting and grasping to the audience. A subtle, yet vital, part of the light tone is the quirkiness of the characters, that makes a fun and innocent feeling, such as the characters pretend phone calls to their past selves.
The film went in an interesting direction for a romance movie, in that the movie isn't about sex or attraction. The romance between the characters isn't sexual, it's emotional. The characters are both experiencing a difficult time emotionally and their deep trust, honesty, and connection help them learn from each other and overcome their challenges and in the process built a deep relationship.
A struggle Evans faced as director was building the all the dynamics of the film without overwhelming the plot line. The film takes place over the course of one night and the movie runs for just over an hour. During that short period, the plot rapidly jumps between locations with little transition, making for a disorienting experience. The overwhelming number of locations was evident in the three wedding scenes, two train station scenes, a bus station scene, and many other scenes. The story got real confusing quickly.
The actors gave a stunning performance; the feel couldn't have been more natural. As expected Evans played his role as Nick with grace and depth. Alice Eve, too, was spectacular in her role as Brook. The acting styles between her and Evans merged well and together created the perfect, cute romantic feeling of the film.
"Before We Go" is an unexpectedly well-made film that reached levels of the emotional spectrum that traditional romance typically doesn't dare to go, and brings a heartwarming look at the struggle and growth of the characters. The plot is dense but still, the movie is an enjoying experience. This film is a Valentine's day must see. -
my-4892619 June 2021Very slow moving & meandering, but not horrible. I wouldn't recommend this movie, but I didn't shut it off either.
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imrans84129 July 2015I loved it and I believe you all will feel the same after seeing the movie.That was one refreshing performance by both the leads. Both the characters were so perfect and the actors delivered perfection. You will not get bored throughout the movie although the movie revolves around two main characters.That was unexpected and an out of the box performance for me. The dialoges are so perfectly timed.The music too complements the movie. A simple storyline but definitely not the performance. Let me put it like this,"charming and refreshing".The movie kind of gets on you as it goes. Before I go,let me tell, you'll love it.
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I genuinely enjoyed it! I didn't have the highest of hopes because of the trailer selling it as an average romantic movie however I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the acting and chemistry between the leads was excellent and I really admire the genuine characterization and storyline.
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cenkkaratas15 September 2015Definitely an attempt to create a "heartwarming" romantic comedy. Albeit promising at times, it falls short of delivering what it tries to deliver.
Story has no peculiarities, nothing original. It is like a combination of every romantic comedy ever shot with an amateurish cinematography.
A girl, a boy, lots of dialogue, and not very clever mostly cheesy jokes sprinkled around.
Maybe a good choice for adolescent viewers to watch with their boyfriends&girlfriends. But slow, boring, and full of cliché for adults.
No need to bother if you are not desperate to hold your date's hand, or if this is not the first romantic comedy you have ever seen. -
rheamedwards4 February 2016I hadn't too high of an expectation for the film; I like Evans as an actor and seeing his range in non-action-hero-type movies (ie: Puncture, Snowpiercer) but sometimes actors fall flat when doing films out of their niche. This is not one of those.
The storyline is interesting, the director and actors do a great job portraying their POV without the film being omniscient. They let you know just enough that you're involved without being in their heads.
I normally don't like the films whose endings are open like this - the ones that intentionally leave you hanging - but this story couldn't have ended any other way. I found myself wishing she'd stay at least long enough to know how his big day went but knowing she had to go sort things out. And the card at the ending?!? I can make all sorts of guesses as to what it said, but in my heart I probably know.
Well done and well worth the time to watch.