This film features two heavyweights in the comedy genre. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are great together. Whether or not a film goer appreciates romantic comedy, this one is appealing across the board.
We follow Harry and Sally from their college years into their early thirties. They are good friends, and of course, as one would guess, the question is whether or not a man and woman can be friends. Harry goes through life getting one conquest after another, while Sally is much more conservative and cautious in her relationships. And as the two go on, they see others fall in love and the two are often left in the dust looking at each other. Meg is her usual adorable, perky self, and Crystal plays his character very witty and fast. The characters and story are heartwarming and believable. It is a happy story that is actually plausible and not a sappy destiny type film. Rob Reiner began a tradition here, using 'standards' for the film's music. Tracks such as 'It Had To Be You' and 'Let's Call The Whole Thing Off' were brought out for a new generation. Harry Connick Jr. was thrust into the mainstream because of this film, having sung several of the tracks. Director commentary on the DVD version is great and informative.
This film is very enjoyable and well made. In the genre of Romantic Comedy, I would safely say this is the best I have seen. A great rainy day love story that is always uplifting.
We follow Harry and Sally from their college years into their early thirties. They are good friends, and of course, as one would guess, the question is whether or not a man and woman can be friends. Harry goes through life getting one conquest after another, while Sally is much more conservative and cautious in her relationships. And as the two go on, they see others fall in love and the two are often left in the dust looking at each other. Meg is her usual adorable, perky self, and Crystal plays his character very witty and fast. The characters and story are heartwarming and believable. It is a happy story that is actually plausible and not a sappy destiny type film. Rob Reiner began a tradition here, using 'standards' for the film's music. Tracks such as 'It Had To Be You' and 'Let's Call The Whole Thing Off' were brought out for a new generation. Harry Connick Jr. was thrust into the mainstream because of this film, having sung several of the tracks. Director commentary on the DVD version is great and informative.
This film is very enjoyable and well made. In the genre of Romantic Comedy, I would safely say this is the best I have seen. A great rainy day love story that is always uplifting.