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Love in the Movies
When I Fall in Love
Noran and Deliah Ephron Audio Commentary
Love in the Movies Featurette
Music Video - "When I Fall in Love" by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin
Talent Files
Theatrical Trailer
Mastered in High Definition
Scene Selections
When I Fall in Love
Noran and Deliah Ephron Audio Commentary
Love in the Movies Featurette
Music Video - "When I Fall in Love" by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin
Talent Files
Theatrical Trailer
Mastered in High Definition
Scene Selections
Editorial Reviews
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The director and stars of 1998's You've Got Mail scoreda breakthrough hit with this hugely popular romantic comedy from 1993, about a recently engaged woman (Meg Ryan) who hears the sad story of a grieving widower (Tom Hanks) on the radio and believes that they're destined to be together. She's single in New York, he lives in Seattle with a young son, but the cross-country attraction proves irresistible, and pretty soon Meg's on a westbound flight. What happens from there is ... well, you must have been living in a cave to have let this sweet-hearted comedy slip below your pop-cultural radar. There's little complexity or depth to writer-director Nora Ephron's cheesy tale of a romantic fait accompli, and more than a little contrivance to the subplots that threaten to keep Hanks and Ryan from actually meeting. But the purity of star chemistry here is hard to deny, and this may be the first film to indicate the more serious and sympathetic side of Hanks that is revealed in later roles. With its clever jokes about "chick movies" and repeated homage to the classic weeper An Affair to Remember, this may not be everybody's brand of amorous entertainment, but it's got an old-Hollywood charm that appeals to many a movie fan. --Jeff Shannon
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Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in Nora Ephron's wonderfully romantic comedy about two people drawn together by destiny. Hanks stars as Sam Baldwin, a widowed father who, thanks to the wiles of his worried son, becomes a reluctant guest on a radio call-in show. He's an instant hit with thousands of female listeners who deluge his Seattle home with letters of comfort. Meanwhile, inspired in equal parts by Sam's story and by classic Hollywood romance, writer Annie Reed (Ryan) becomes convinced that it's her destiny to meet Sam. There are just two problems: Annie's engaged to someone else and Sam doesn't know yet that they're made for each other. Co-starring Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson and Rob Riener.
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66 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Some people have songs, my husband and I have a movie. We not only met in Seattle, my husband lived next to Lake Union, very close to where this movie was made. He actually saw them filming scenes from the movie.
You could say the roles were a bit reversed, being I was the one getting over a relationship and he was not really looking at the time. Having lived in Seattle for many years, I especially enjoyed seeing scenes from Pike Place Market and West Seattle.
Rosie O'Donnell adds to the wit with lines like: "You want to be in love in a movie." Tom Hanks gives a sensitive performance as Sam who lost the love of his life. He and his son Jonah, live on Lake Union. Annie (Meg Ryan) is caught up with plans for her wedding. She is engaged and not looking for love. Yet, as it so often happens, love does appear when you are not looking.
One night Annie hears a radio show where Jonah has called in to ask how his father could find a new wife. The radio host invites Sam to reveal his heart and Annie literally cries when he says how his wife used to make everything in his life beautiful. She makes a connection and starts fantasizing about a man she has never met.
The songs are masterfully woven into the story and provides a feeling of old fashioned romance, where destiny draws two lovers to one another. There is also a sense of family and how everyone has needs and desires. Jonah especially wants a mother. Annie and Sam don't really know what they want, but they do get what they need. I found that very true to life.
Wit, chemistry, laugh-out-loud humor and romance, romance, romance! Worth watching at least once a year during the holiday season!
Dreamy!
~The Rebecca Review
You could say the roles were a bit reversed, being I was the one getting over a relationship and he was not really looking at the time. Having lived in Seattle for many years, I especially enjoyed seeing scenes from Pike Place Market and West Seattle.
Rosie O'Donnell adds to the wit with lines like: "You want to be in love in a movie." Tom Hanks gives a sensitive performance as Sam who lost the love of his life. He and his son Jonah, live on Lake Union. Annie (Meg Ryan) is caught up with plans for her wedding. She is engaged and not looking for love. Yet, as it so often happens, love does appear when you are not looking.
One night Annie hears a radio show where Jonah has called in to ask how his father could find a new wife. The radio host invites Sam to reveal his heart and Annie literally cries when he says how his wife used to make everything in his life beautiful. She makes a connection and starts fantasizing about a man she has never met.
The songs are masterfully woven into the story and provides a feeling of old fashioned romance, where destiny draws two lovers to one another. There is also a sense of family and how everyone has needs and desires. Jonah especially wants a mother. Annie and Sam don't really know what they want, but they do get what they need. I found that very true to life.
Wit, chemistry, laugh-out-loud humor and romance, romance, romance! Worth watching at least once a year during the holiday season!
Dreamy!
~The Rebecca Review
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Other than The Breakfast Club, Sleepless in Seattle is my all time favourite movie. I know it's older now, but to me I will always watch it over and over again. I like to watch it a couple of times a year because I always enjoy it and never tire of it.
As everyone probably knows, Tom Hanks and his son move from Chicago to Seattle after Tom's wife dies and they need a new start. Hoping to find a new love for his father, Jonah calls a radio station to speak on a talk show to help his dad out. Their radio call name is Sleepless in Seattle. Listening to the conversation all the way in Washington DC is Meg Ryan who has just announced her engagement to Bill Pullman. She seems to fall in love with Sam (Tom Hanks) instantly as she finishes his sentances and is hooked by his story. Being a writer, she does a story on him and finds herself wanting to get in touch with him. She makes the journey over to Seattle and manages to say Hello to him (before almost getting hit by cars on a busy road). She backs off after thinking that he's in a relationship already and heads back home. All the while through the movie, these events parallel the movie An Affair To Remember, so eventually there is an arranged meeting for Annie and Sam on top of the Empire State Building on Valentines Day (Sam hasn't arranged any of this; Jonah has done all the correspondance without his knowledge). Long story short, you can gauge the rest of the story line. It's fun and enjoyable and yes it's a chick flick but there is nothing wrong with that.
There is some great acting in it by Jonah (Ross Malinger) and the chemistry between Hanks and Ryan is always great to watch (although they don't have many scenes together). I really love this and I don't imagine there being another great love story like this one.... Read more ›
As everyone probably knows, Tom Hanks and his son move from Chicago to Seattle after Tom's wife dies and they need a new start. Hoping to find a new love for his father, Jonah calls a radio station to speak on a talk show to help his dad out. Their radio call name is Sleepless in Seattle. Listening to the conversation all the way in Washington DC is Meg Ryan who has just announced her engagement to Bill Pullman. She seems to fall in love with Sam (Tom Hanks) instantly as she finishes his sentances and is hooked by his story. Being a writer, she does a story on him and finds herself wanting to get in touch with him. She makes the journey over to Seattle and manages to say Hello to him (before almost getting hit by cars on a busy road). She backs off after thinking that he's in a relationship already and heads back home. All the while through the movie, these events parallel the movie An Affair To Remember, so eventually there is an arranged meeting for Annie and Sam on top of the Empire State Building on Valentines Day (Sam hasn't arranged any of this; Jonah has done all the correspondance without his knowledge). Long story short, you can gauge the rest of the story line. It's fun and enjoyable and yes it's a chick flick but there is nothing wrong with that.
There is some great acting in it by Jonah (Ross Malinger) and the chemistry between Hanks and Ryan is always great to watch (although they don't have many scenes together). I really love this and I don't imagine there being another great love story like this one.... Read more ›
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Kelly
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Format:DVD
This is a wonderful timeless romantic drama. Annie Reed is heading to see her family on Christmas Eve and is listening to a radio call in show. One of the callers is eight year old Jonah who tells the audience that his dad needs a new wife. After it comes out that Jonah's mom died, and dad Sam is put on the spot to talk to the radio shrink on air, women all over the country fall in love with this man that loved his deceased wife so passionately. Annie is determined to meet Sam because she feels a strong pull toward Sam and Jonah. When they meet, destiny is forged. This well acted film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan closely follows another beloved classic An Affair to Remember. There are some funny moments, but it is the drama that captures the audience. It reiterates the old saying that love conquers all.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Most people think "Sleepless" is meant to please a female audience, but I think it is a dad/son bonding story all the way. I like it, I see parts of it as often as it shows up on cable, and it portrays man/woman love in a very good light. In this age of easy and too-often divorce, that's a positive. Yes, it is sentimental, but there is nothing wrong with provoking sentiment in an honest fashion. It is perfectly cast, competently written, directed and filmed, and only a Grinch could hate it.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have been a fan of Ephron's work and also of movies such as "When Harry Met Sally"...love stories. I'm not sure how many times I have seen this movie but I love it.
The thing is I own the VHS copy and when the first DVD came out, "Widescreen Edition", I was disappointed. The reason is because it was just the movie and it was widescreen, that's it?
Well, not too long ago, they released a second DVD. The "Special Edition". Now, I'm happy because it's widescreen and it has quite a few extras but it wasn't in digital 5.1. I know this is a dialogue movie but I watched many dialogue movies that still use 5.1.
Aside from that this is the right DVD to get, especially if you enjoy love stories. I'm so happy to see the music video of "When I Fall in Love" by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin. Also, there are a few theatrical trailers. Also, they included subtitles from other three Asian countries (except Japanese subtitles).
The commentary was very interesting. To hear Nora Ephron and her sister (the fourth writer in the movie) Delia discuss how certain things happen in the movie and especially how Tom Hanks did certain things to enhance a scene. It shows how good and how true this actor is for his work.
I know there were several cut scenes but I wish they included them in the movie. The featurette was interesting especially to see Adam Corolla and Dr. Drew of "Loveline" in it.
What it boils down to is it's better than the VHS version if you love the movie and it's definitely better than the previous DVD because it comes with more features.
If you enjoy love stories, this is one that will be a classic for romantics forever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Rom Com Classic
This movie is great even after watching it several times over the years. Bought a new copy to refresh our collection.
Published 1 day ago by Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes be Believe in Love all over again every time I see it
Life can be just like a movie if one is patient enough and believes in true love, even if love has been previously lost.
Published 1 day ago by Marylin Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless
Have always loved this movie, even several years after watching it the first time! Tom Hanks always entertains whether it's drama or comedy.
Published 3 days ago by Babydoll
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feel great movie
It's a classic. Rating this movie as a five star movie will not make much difference, because everyone knows so.
Published 3 days ago by Mohamed A Eltokhy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ah romance
Always shed a feel good tear at the end, with a lot of smiles and laughs through out. Perfect boy and girl next door.
Published 4 days ago by KAREN ZIRKLE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie...
I have seen this movie so many times I have lost count, and I will surely watch it again! In my opinion it should be a classic. Read more
Published 5 days ago by G. Credeur
4.0 out of 5 stars
An old soul with a new setting...
`Sleepless in Seattle' is one of those rare films that has a soul so old it truly feels like it was made fifty years too late. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Andrew Ellington
5.0 out of 5 stars
A favorite
I love this movie! I've seen it many times but enjoyed each time I see it. I have no more words.
Published 5 days ago by Sally Gooding
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
Can't watch this movie too many time. If you are a romantic, this movie will make you want to go looking for that man like Sam.
Published 7 days ago by beverly mcbride
5.0 out of 5 stars
love
it's a beautiful love story!!! I watched it on tv and final I had to have it. love the cast and makes you laugh and cry and the same time yet leaving you feeling happy!!!!
Published 14 days ago by tigeress2010
