You've Got Mail

Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Dave Chappelle, Steve Zahn, Dabney Coleman, Greg Kinnear, Heather Burns
Directed by: Nora Ephron
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Romance
1998

Times Seen:
Tim: 3

Summary: A small local bookstore owner (Meg Ryan) begins an internet friendship with the owner (Tom Hanks) of a mega boosktore about to put her out of business. However, their relationship is completely annonymous. As the two increasingly hate each other when face-to-face, they begin falling in love online.

Review:

Tim: Every time I watch this movie, the second it is over, I desperately wish for more. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan end their romantic comedy trilogy on a high note. They should make more movies together because their chemistry is truly remarkable. They just click together on screen.

This romantic comedy is surprisingly good. I'm always a little shocked when a rom-com impresses me, because the genre is so formulaic that it is so refreshing to when one exceeds the limitations the genre has.

Hanks is maginificent in the role. He is charming, fun, and will make you laugh. Ryan does her romantic comedy thing, shining in that loveable, girl-next-door manner she has.

The story is engaging and interesting. It came out just as the internet and email really exploded, so it was very timely and also served as a bit of commentary on how technology was changing dating on the verge of the 21st century.

The vast majority of romantic comedies are so uninspiring and drab that it is great to see something that shakes the genre up with a slight twist on the typical story. I really like this movie. Hanks and Ryan have some remarkable chemistry together. This is a small, charming, and fun movie that you'll thoroughly enjoy.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 8



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