Synopsis
Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) have known each other for years and are very close friends. They want to move their relationship forward but fear that sex would ruin their friendship.
Review
When Harry Met Sally… is a widely beloved romantic comedy, and it isn’t hard to see why. Being one who doesn’t watch a lot of romance films, I found myself thoroughly enjoying this movie. A big part of that is the chemistry between the two leads, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. Their conversations and their back-and-forth feels smooth and natural. It’d be easy to forget you weren’t watching a movie but two actual, long-time friends bantering. Of course, this feeling of comfortability would not be possible without the well-written script by Nora Ephron and crisp directing by Rob Reiner. Together, they have managed to make what is essentially a ninety-minute Seinfeld episode. If you think about it, this movie is about nothing. The simplicity is ingenious, which might be what I like best about it. There is no, conflict. There is no big hurdle Harry and Sally need to overcome. This is a movie about a man and a woman being platonic friends. The whole sex-ruining-the-friendship part is a driving force for the story but it is only brought up sporadically and doesn’t significantly impact it until the end.
I thought When Harry Met Sally… was GREAT 😀 The leads, the directing, and the script dovetail harmoniously to create a simple yet touching story. This truly sets a standard for romantic comedies that many films are still trying to touch today.
Trivia
The stories told by the couples during special segments throughout the film were real stories, collected by Rob Reiner for the film. Harry and Sally’s segment was completely improvised by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan.
Favorite Scene
Trailer
Cast & Crew
Rob Reiner – Director
Nora Ephron – Writer
Billy Crystal – Harry Burns
Meg Ryan – Sally Albright
Carrie Fisher – Marie
Bruno Kirby – Jess
Steven Ford – Joe
Lisa Jane Persky – Alice
Michelle Nicastro – Amanda
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This is my go-to New Years Eve movie. Love it so much!
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Mine too. It was particularly poignant this year.
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That’s awesome! I hear many people share that sentiment. 😛
Thanks for commenting, Charlene. 🙂
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It is such a joy to watch! So many great lines (Baby fish mouth haha) and an extremely ugly coffee table 😛 I also just love Harry and Sally’s friendship!
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It really was! There are a ton of quotable lines, just like any great comedy should have. I do, too. 🙂 Crystal and Ryan make it feel so real.
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When Harry Met Sally… is still as fresh as the day it was released. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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It sure is! I’m glad, too! It would have been a downer to write a negative romance review on Valentine’s Day.
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It’s a classic for a reason, eh? Can you believe how well it holds up? I loved Billy Crystal back then.
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Yup yup. It has aged extremely well. Crystal was a good fit for the part. I don’t often picture him as much as a romantic actor but I guess the comedy aspect really let him stay in his comfort zone. You don’t love him now?
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He seems to have fallen into retirement. I didn’t see him as the grandfather with Bette Midler. Sure, I still like him. 🙂
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It really is great! One of my all time favourites which I love more with each and every viewing!
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That’s so cool to hear!
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One of my all time favorites. I love Nora Ephron’s writing so much
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That’s great! I’m not sure I’m very familiar with her writing but if this movie is any indication, some of her other films might be worth checking out.
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Yeah she is a great writer of essays but also movies. Her most famous are this, You’ve Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, Julie and Julia and more. I love her books of essays also
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