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"When Harry Met Sally..." on DVD
"When Harry Met Sally..." is the all-time best romantic comedy. It's a story about two people falling in love, and how men and women view eachother. What makes the film so great is the comedic collaboration of star, Billy Crystal; director, Rob Reiner; and writer, Nora Epron, who all bring a great deal to this film. This movie is a modern classic; great for any Crystal/Ryan fan.

The DVD of "When Harry Met Sally..." is quite good. The deleted scenes are great to see, but i understand why they left some of them out. The "Making of" documentry is very good. It runs about 30 minutes and is extremely comprehensive. There's a Harry Connick Jr. music video, which is nice if you're a fan of his, and the theatrical trailers are amusing for nostalgic purposes. There is one major weak-point of this DVD: Rob Reiner's commentary. What he has to say is sporadic, and notihng is said by him that wasn't said in the documentary. I was quite dissapointed with it.

If you're a Crystal, Ryan, Reiner, or Ephron fan, or if you just like good movies, this DVD is just right for your collection.

The ultimate relationship movie!
I must admit, I got the title for this review from my wife, who long ago claimed "When Harry Met Sally" as her all time favorite and the best movie she had ever seen. When we were dating, I had to watch it and pass the test-- if I didn't like it, well, that would be the end of me.

But I did like it- a lot. The movie centers around Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan). We see them meet in 1977, when Sally is taking Harry from Chicago to New York as a favor for her friend (also Harry's girlfriend) They begin a conversation almost immediately after the trip starts where they discuss death, classic movies (Casablanca is discussed and even a section is shown throughout the film), and the ultimate question- can a man and woman be just friends?

The movie really is about answering this question. Crystal's first response is that it is impossible because "the sex thing always gets in the way". We see Harry and Sally five years later, in an airport, and then another five years later when both have seemingly moved on. Of course they will develop a relationship and put those friendship barriers to the test.

What makes this film so much fun is the frank way director Rob Reiner expresses what the average man and woman think about certain situations. Crystal is the everyman, who gives the typical chauvenist slant on all things, while Sally is as high maintenance as it gets, just watch her order something in a restaurant. The dialog never gets old, and you will find yourself smiling at the lines, probably remembering a time when you felt exactly the same way. Maybe that time is right now.

Both Crystal and Ryan are fabulous here, in roles that fit them perfectly. Ryan has never looked better. Along for the ride, providing valuable supporting help are Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher. Harry and Sally try to set each other up with these two, but they find that they are perfectly suited to be together and go off alone, eventually getting married.

As for the movie's most famous scene, Ryan's fake orgasm in the diner, it's a classic of course, and the movie is worth taking a look at if only to see it. Crystal's face is priceless while she is going at it. One funny piece of trivia--after she is done, an older woman remarks that she'll have what Ryan is having. Who is the woman? Director Reiner's mommy!

My favorite movie of all time!
This movie is the perfect movie to make you laugh. I watch it every year somewhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love the scene where they pick out a Christmas tree. It draws you into New York the way Sex and the City does. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan were perfect for their roles--I've never liked either of them more than in this movie. Many great quotes came from this movie.

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