Directed by:
Nora EphronCinematography:
John LindleyComposer:
George FentonCast:
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Steve Zahn, Heather Burns, Dave Chappelle, Dabney Coleman, John Randolph, Hallee Hirsh (more)VOD (4)
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Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) are rivals in business: he working for Fox & Sons, a chain of discount bookstores; she owning a tiny bookshop of her own. However, unaware of their true identities, Kathleen and Joe have begun communicating anonymously via an e-mail chat room, building a strong and caring relationship without ever revealing their names. Eventually, the curious couple arrange to meet, but will their cyber-love survive in the real world? (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
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I've seen the movie a few times now and I always get a craving for it again after a while. It's enjoyable, the characters are likable, I like the format too. I enjoy it. This is the perfect romantic comedy for me. I kind of wonder how the creators would handle it in this day and age of social media. I would love to see a movie like this.
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The tired Sleepless in Seattle is forgotten and Tom Hanks finally has the space to prove that he can shine in comedic roles as much as in more serious ones. Nora Ephron and Meg Ryan never surpassed this bookseller material, and the way the resulting funny correspondence still matures is the most eloquent result.
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Within the framework of a beautiful romantic message that today has become a bit passé in the film industry, this smartly conceived story works flawlessly. The plot is predictable and is basically just about the waiting, but the director was so experienced and the actors so convincing that I was pleasantly happy to wait and I was really happy about how happily and sweetly everything turned out. Certainly one of the most beautiful genre films of the 90s.
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This is a film that you just have to enjoy. It's simply a film that is meant to appeal to you, just by the choice of actors alone. And they were chosen well. Tom Hanks acts absolutely superbly here, and I keep convincing myself what an interesting and versatile actor he is, even though I never really believed it before. It's not overly exaggerated, and the romance is just right. It's simply the right kind of romance for a nice evening with someone you care about.
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