When Harry Met Sally

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Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? The film chronicles this dilemma through the eleven year relationship between Harry and Sally who meet in college, then pursue their own lives until they reconnect ten years later.
  • Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
  • Directed by: mgm
  • Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
  • Studio: MGM
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Synopsis: Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? The film chronicles this dilemma through the eleven year relationship between Harry and Sally who meet in college, then pursue their own lives until they reconnect ten years later.
Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
Supporting actors: Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Lisa Jane Persky
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: English Details
Studio: MGM
ASIN: B001Q556QG (Rental) and B001Q5576A (Purchase)
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  • Production Company: Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment
  • Filming Locations: USA | New York, USA | Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA | Giants Stadium, Meadowlands Sports Complex - 50 State Highway 120, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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“ This is one of those few movies you can watch over and over again and only love it more. ” Gregory Baird  |  122 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Great romantic comedy that is as good today as it was when it originally came out. ” D. Leonard  |  76 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Excellent performances from Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, with a good supporting cast. ” "arielgs"  |  68 reviewers made a similar statement
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97 of 107 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You should meet Harry and Sally December 23, 1999
By "serpico1000"
Format:Videotape
Something has always bothered me about romantic comedies, i.e. you rarely actually get to see the couple fall in love, you know, actually witness the growth of the bond between them. They just fall in love, but you don't really get to be there. Except when you're watching 'When Harry Met Sally'. Rob Riener made a better film from a Nora Ephron script than she ever could. No offence to her, she's just a better writer than she is director. And Meg Ryan is so much better with Billy Crystal than Tom Hanks, although I have nothing but respect for Mr.Hanks. The thing is that its not just a genuinely and consistently funny movie, it's also terribly romantic. It spans about twleve years in the lives of both Harry and Sally, from their first meeting at college. They grow and change, they like and dislike each other, they become romantically involved and then they don't. The whole thing is very engrossing and witty but never seems far fetched or fantastical. I rate this movie as a contender for cinema's best romantic comedy. Enjoy the dialogue, the charm, the music, the drama and melodrama and give praise to Rob Riener and his magnificant team who made a wonderful film. The stars have not reunited since and it is possibly for the best as it would be an extremely difficult task to repeat this kind of quality. Chemistry and genuine emtion are hard to come by in this genre, enjoy it while you can. Its available on video and DVD and is rarely edited for T.V.
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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gender Gap Without The Sap..... November 16, 2002
By L. Shirley TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This review refers to the Special Edition DVD(MGM).......
A great romantic comedy that can be enjoyed by both men and women is a rare treat. This film is one of those rareties. Director Rob Reiner has us laughing at each other as well as ourselves in this story that lovingly highlights the inner workings of both sexes.

Harry and Sally(Billy Crystal/Meg Ryan) meet for the first time right after college graduation as they spend their first 18 hours together car pooling from Chicago to New York.They instantly fall for each other, BUT... neither one realizes that. Right away we see the difference of how men and women think, and how funny those differences can be. Upon reaching New York they part ways because theoretically "Men and women can't be just friends".

Over the years, they run into each other several times(destiny?),still not understanding the other's ways, but eventually become best friends, even trying to fix each other up, as they see each other through various relationships that didn't work out.Eventually they do begin to understand the other and feel themselves falling, but why ruin a good friendship with love and sex... right? How long will it take for these two to realize..."It Had To Be You"?

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan have a magnificent on screen chemistry, and they'll have you laughing and rooting for them.
Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher are expert at playing the well meaning friends. There are some wonderful scenes of older couples being interviewed that will have you rolling. Rob Reiner does a brillant job of bringing us this everyday world of the gender gap.

You'll also love the soundtrack for this film. Lots of old standards, performed by Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and some really marvelous stuff by a very young Harry Connick Jr. Nora Ephron wrote the screenplay and was nominated for an Oscar for her outstanding work.

The DVD is great. It is in widescreen, Dolby stereo surround(2.0),the picture is beautiful with all the wonderful scenes of the changing seasons in New York, and the sound, including the music and the dialouge are pleasing. Some really nice Features are included, I very much enjoyed the "Making OF" Documentary with lots of commentary. You'll also find lots of deleted scenes that are fun to watch, you can have Reiner's commentary during the film, and There's a terrific Harry Connick Jr video. There are trailers, and French and Spanish subtitles.
"Viva La Differance!"......Laurie

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Romantic Comedy Classic December 14, 1999
By Lisa Lavins
Format:Videotape
This is one of the few movies I can watch over and over and never tire of seeing it. It is so true to life about relaionships betwen men and women. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are the perfect actors to play Harry Burns and Sally Albright, the completely opposite and mismatched couple who are actually the perfect match for each other. Billy Crystal's unique humor shines through, and Meg Ryan is the only actress who could play Sally. Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher are great as Harry and Sally's best friends. The dialauge between Harry and Sally is wonderfull throughout the fillm. And the diner scene is one of the funniest I've ever seen in a movie. It all but steals the entire picture. This is ,hands-down, a modern romantic comedy classic that everyone should see.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I already had the DVD, but had to get the Blu ray. I think the picture is better, but I didn't do a side by side test. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Laura Benichasa
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Light-Hearted Love Story
When Harry Met Sally is a light-hearted love story showcasing a very young Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Joseph Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars What's not to love?
Meg Ryan? Billie Crystal? The always fascinating Carrie Fisher? HARRY CONNICK JR????? I mean really does it get any better? IS ONE OF US SUPPOSED TO BE A DOG IN THIS SCENARIO? Read more
Published 3 days ago by lisatrammell
4.0 out of 5 stars fun movie
always liked this movie and only paid $5.00 to upgrade to blu ray. billy crystal's character is a little obnoxious but the rest of the cast is great.
Published 4 days ago by John Leonard
5.0 out of 5 stars When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally is a move of two young people that go through life with ups and down. You laugh,Cry, and be happy, a movie you can watch over and over again.
Published 4 days ago by Carole Fulton
5.0 out of 5 stars Sentimental Favorite
I still enjoy this great movie, but it's all the extras which make this disk a five star. I wish they made more movies like this.
Published 8 days ago by healthyLady
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Bought this as a gift for my daughter. SHe loves it. Shipping was extremely fast. 80's movies are making a comeback for the young adult generation.
Published 11 days ago by Pattie Grossman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!
Great classic movie! Great romantic comedy that is as good today as it was when it originally came out. Great price for a blu-ray. Amazon has the best prices around!
Published 16 days ago by D. Leonard
1.0 out of 5 stars Defective disc
The disc stopped in the middle of the movie, evidently a defective disc. Unable to advance disc to get it going again.
Published 16 days ago by Ken Hendrickson
3.0 out of 5 stars ENTERTAINING
IT WAS SOMEWHAT FUNNY BUT NOT AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. BUT I WILL KEEP IT AND STILL WATCH IT AGAIN
Published 18 days ago by Anne Mahoney
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Difference Between The Regular And Collector's Edition ?
-Audio Commentary - Rob Reiner, Nora Ephron and Billy Crystal (NEW)

-Deleted Scenes
--Harry Does Impressions (ported over)
--How Many Men Have You Slept With? (ported over)
--Sally's Bad Date (ported over)
--Sleepless Night (ported over)
--I Blew It (ported over)
--Harry and Sally on the... Read more
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