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Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? This romantic comedy chronicles this dilemma through the eleven year relationship between Harry and Sally who meet in college, then pu...( read more
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MCT:December 1, 2008Sally Albright: "Well, if you must know, it was because he was very jealous, and I had these days of the week underpants.
Harry Burns: Ehhhh. I'm sorry. I need the judges ruling on this. "Days of the weeks underpants"?
Sally Albright: Yes. They had the days of the week on them, and I thought they were sort of funny. And then one day Sheldon says to me, "You never wear Sunday." It was all suspicious. Where was Sunday? Where had I left Sunday? And I told him, and he didn't believe me.
Harry Burns: What?
Sally Albright: They don't make Sunday.
Harry Burns: Why not?
Sally Albright: Because of God."
Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) end up driving together to move into separate apartments in New York City after they both graduate from college. By the time they reach the Big Apple, they're talking about their disbelief that friendship and sex can coexist. Billy Crystal and the Meg Ryan proved to be a match made in heaven. Crystal added some of his own material to the script via improvisation and it all gels, though it was really Ryan that shined so brightly that she literally became a star overnight. Nora Ephron's dialogue is sharp, witty, and intelligent. Directed by Rob Reiner, it's a sweet film with a simple story. -
MCT:November 24, 2008Classic.
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MCT:June 22, 2008I don't see it, folks. I just don't.
First, I disagree with the point the film attempts to make. It seems, from the writer's point of view, that she finds it impossible for men and women to have a platonic relationship. Which, from her personal experiences, may be true, but it's not the same for everyone.
I also think Meg Ryan is overrated to an enormously high degree.
Billy Crystal can be charming, but I don't think the characters have all too much depth. The story is predictable, period. You can go and take a shower without pausing the dvd and still know what's going on (I did not, by the way).
Otherwise, pretty average. Perhaps I only dislike it because it's so highly acclaimed. -
MCT:May 5, 2008
Yippie, another romantic comedy. It's good if you think of it like a scientific study to see if men and women can actually be friends without one of them wanting to do the other. I personally don't think it's likely, cause even if you think you don't want the other person, they might want you.
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MCT:April 22, 2008
"Men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way."
Rob Reiner's When Harry Met Sally is a film that defined the romantic comedy genre. In this day and age we overlook romantic comedies as they populate 50% of the year's scheduled releases. Many have tried to replicate the charm, intelligence and wit of When Harry Met Sally but there are only a limited number that get anywhere close. The film contains some of the most memorable moments and lines that are instantly recognisable. Even if you've only seen parts of the movie you'd be familiar with at least one unforgettable scene because there's far too many to count.
When Harry Met Sally opens as Harry Burns (Crystal) is hitching a ride to New York with Sally Albright (Ryan). The two spend 18 hours in the car so there is plenty of time for chatting and getting acquainted. Unfortunately, Harry is quite the pessimist and is unable to see the good side of anything. This is particularly true when he discusses the topic of men and women being friends.
When Harry and Sally part ways neither of them have a high opinion of each other. Over the next eleven years the two occasionally bump into one another. But eventually the dust settles and they decide to just be good friends. As this close friendship blooms it becomes more and more obvious that they are made for each other. But they are afraid that bringing sex into the equation could jeopardise the great relationship they have already struck up (that took such a long time).
The great script was nominated for an Oscar and there is little wonder. Nora Ephron's screenplay contains dialogue that is witty, funny, memorable and smart. Harry's philosophies particularly stuck out for me. When he discusses the impossible friendship between an attractive woman and a man, I laughed because I realised how accurate he was. I'm sure any guy can remember being good friends with a girl, but occasionally contemplating sex.
The two main stars are in their youth, and hence still in their prime. Billy Crystal's engaging voice breathes life into the Oscar-worthy screenplay. Crystalisms are frequent occurrences throughout the film. Meg Ryan is an actress that I've never thought highly of. I guess her typecast role is in films I have no interest in seeing. But because Meg is so young here she is talented and a delight to see on the screen.
The film is highly predictable at times, granted, but there's a great story filled with moments of romance and lovability.
When Harry Met Sally is the pinnacle of quality romantic comedy. Without this first class comedy romp there would be no romantic comedy genre. Trivia fact: that's director Rob Reiner's mother delivering the famous line "I'll have what she's having" after Meg Ryan fakes an orgasm in the middle of a restaurant. Guys, tip for a date: have this one in your DVD library and watch it with your girlfriend without delay. -
MCT:January 5, 2009
One of the great 80's movies with some great stars cast and a story to boot, grab a bottle of wine and snuggle in front of the fire.
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always182posted 375 days ago -
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Ooh, that "pecan pie" bit. Classic, I love that scene. "Repeat after me. Waiter, there is too much pepper on my paprikash."
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