Meg Ryan
Carrie Fisher
Bruno Kirby
There is this nostalgic feeling you get when you finish watching this
classic. I felt like I had forgotten how it feels to watch a romantic movie and
actually be happy for those involved when they get together.
Everyone needs a regular dose of When Harry Met Sally…, once in a while, to
make you smile for no apparent reason at all.
Reiner said he had always wanted to do a film about two people who
become friends and don’t have sex because they know it will ruin their
relationship, but have sex anyway. The movie itself is based on that very idea:
can men and women be just platonic friends? Well, from my experience, the
answer is NO! As long as there is constant communication, the man will want to
sleep with her.
The movie is known for its deli scene where Sally claims men cannot tell the difference between when a woman is having an orgasm or faking it, and to prove her point, she vividly (but fully clothed) fakes one as other diners watch. Then the movie dropped its popular line, when a woman from the diner who had been watching Sally’s performance places an order saying, "I'll have what she's having."
The movie tells the story of Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan),
who met in 1977 on a car ride where they discussed if it was possible for men
and women to have a platonic friendship. Harry disagrees, while Sally believes
it is possible. They part ways, only to meet 5 years later at an airport. Harry
asks Sally if they could be friends, but Sally refuses, and they part again,
meeting 5 years later in a coffee shop.
Then they become close friends, helping each other through struggles and
being there for one another.
It all goes well until the time comes to answer the question, “Can a man and a
woman be platonic friends without sex being involved?”
What keeps you hooked are the funny lines Billy Crystal delivers in
every scene. Add his acting and the persona of his character, and you have a
guy that’s fun to be with and fun to watch. Meg Ryan plays a more subtle
character who views things with amazement, making sure there is never a dull
moment between the two.
As much as I love this movie, I have to say it is predictable, and also the movie spans a period of years, so there are some pacing issues, and it feels slightly disjointed with the time jumps. Lastly, many of the supporting cast are underdeveloped.
Rob Reiner’s directing in this romantic comedy is top-notch. He went on
to make Sleepless in Seattle (1993), another one of the best romantic movies
ever made, which also stars Meg Ryan, but nothing can stand up to When Harry
Met Sally…
This is my pick for the best romantic movie I’ve seen to date.
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