3) Before Midnight (2013)

The last part of the trilogy, "Before Midnight," brings us face to face with the intricacies of a long-term relationship. Jesse and Celine, now a couple with family and kids, are battling for the tension between love and self-gratification. This part delves into the pangs of romance long after the flames of passion have cooled, addressing issues such as commitment, remorse, and compromise. It is an unsparing representation of love growing up from idealism to practicality but still full of tenderness. Linklater's trilogy stunningly depicts love's slow unraveling through the lens of everyday life and sustained emotional connection.
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