Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Rating: PG-13
Release Year: 1993
Notable Cast: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Rosie O'Donnell
Stars: 3.5
Review: It strikes me that most of my readers have probably already seen this movie (and love it!), but on the off-chance that you haven't, I must give it glowing accolades! Such a comforting, peaceful movie. It's like drinking chamomile tea when you're sick or hugging someone you haven't seen in a while and have missed. This movie is a classic... one of the first modern chick flicks. I think gals enjoy this movie on their own or with friends and guys enjoy it with their special someones. Of course the Seattle setting is a plus! :)
One of my favorite things about this movie is the references throughout to 'An Affair to Remember,' an old-time flick starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. At one point, Meg's character talks about how the olden days were the best for being in love, 'cuz people back then didn't let anything, not "time nor distance," separate true love. Rosie's character then rebukes Meg for "wanting to be in love in a movie" as opposed to in real life. And yet Meg and Tom end up with their fairytale romance in the end. So, then, it turns out that when you fall in love with the right person, it IS like in a movie-- surreal and magical, as well as real. Never settle for anything less! :)
Good date movie? Yes! I wouldn't recommend it for a first date, but for couples who have been together for a while and are still sappily and sweetly smitten. :)
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