Before Sunrise
Two strangers give an evening to conversation and wandering. Small shifts in comfort and curiosity become the drama, making room for a relaxed but attentive watch.
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THE MOVIE GUIDE
The Lunchbox
drama / romance
What it feels like
An unexpected exchange of meals makes room for correspondence and companionship. Its quiet humor comes from ordinary work and domestic routines being seen a little differently.
The catch
Loneliness and an understated resolution may leave you wanting more certainty.
- Attention
- Engaged: a little attention helps
- Pace
- Unhurried
- Overall tone
- Bittersweet or mixed
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Sony Pictures Classics-listed 104-minute presentation. A streaming service may carry a different presentation, so check its listed runtime when your time limit is strict.
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