You've Got Mail Movie Review 1998

Third remake of "The Shop Around the Corner" ("In the Good Old Summertime" was number 2) finds independent bookstore owner Ryan battling Hank's bookstore conglomerate to stay in business. How does this qualify as a romantic comedy? Because they're flirting with each other anonymously by e-mail. Third teaming of Ryan and Hanks relies, almost too much, on their considerable chemistry. Soundtrack music was chosen for maximum on-screen and record store effect. Must-see for hopeless romantics and fans of Hanks and/or Ryan. Others must decide based on tolerance for meet-cute situations and lightweight romantic comedy.

Distribution

Video Library, 7157 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119, Toll-free: 800-669-7157, Fax: (215)248-5627, Email: rentals@vlibrary.com, URL: http://www.vlibrary.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 119 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, New York, New York, Corporate Shenanigans, Computers, Going Postal, Books & Bookstores, Top Grossing Films of 1999, Pen Pals, Internet Borne

Screenplay

Nora Ephron

Cast

Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Parker Posey, Greg Kinnear, Jean Stapleton, Steve Zahn, Dave Chappelle, Dabney Coleman, John Randolph, Michael Badalucco, Heather Burns, Hallee Hirsh

Cinematography

John Lindley

Director

Nora Ephron

Music

George Fenton