When Harry Met Sally [Blu-ray]

Each year, as New Year's approaches, my wife and I find ourselves eagerly anticipating our annual viewing of "When Harry Met Sally." This tradition has become a cornerstone of our holiday celebrations, and for good reason.The film masterfully delves into the intricacies of human relationships, deftly balancing humor and heart. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan deliver unforgettable performances as Harry and Sally, two individuals whose paths cross repeatedly over the years. Their chemistry is palpable, drawing us into their evolving friendship and eventual romance.One of the most remarkable aspects of the film is its witty and insightful dialogue, penned by the brilliant Nora Ephron. The banter between Harry and Sally is both hilarious and thought-provoking, capturing the nuances of their dynamic in a way that feels incredibly real. The iconic scene at Katz's Delicatessen, where Sally proves a point with an unforgettable demonstration, remains a highlight that never fails to elicit laughter.Beyond its humor, "When Harry Met Sally" resonates deeply with us because it explores the idea that true love often grows from a foundation of genuine friendship. The film's portrayal of love as something that can be both challenging and deeply rewarding strikes a chord every time we watch it.Ultimately, "When Harry Met Sally" is more than just a movie for us—it's a beloved love story that weaves its magic into our lives year after year. It's a reminder of the importance of connection, the beauty of growing together, and the joy of finding love in unexpected places. This timeless classic continues to warm our hearts, making each New Year's celebration even more special.

This is my favorite movie of all time. It’s highly quotable, and never gets old no matter how many times you watch it. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal are magnetic and have a real chemistry that you can’t take your eyes off of. It doesn’t feel like a typical romance movie, it comes alive.

Classic movie that I've always loved and watched a million times. Would recommend!

“When you meet the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” 🥲

Sweetest movie ever I love it

I can't live without this movie. Need it there when I need it. The same about "Sleepless about in Seattle". SYNCHRONISICITY. Director, Writers, Actors, ....I love it , I luv it, I love it, I luv it .......

As a die-hard Woody Allen fan, particularly one who admires the work this controversial filmmaker produced from 1975 to 1989, there is no question that Rob Reiner's "Allenesque" riff in 1989 about romance in New York -- at first rubbed me the wrong way -- since so much of its atmosphere and dialogue reminded me of Annie Hall (1977), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), both nominees for Best Picture, with the former winning the big prize in 1978.But the film really felt most like Allen's 1979 masterpiece, "Manhattan." The stories are different, but the dialogue, music and wit are essentially the same.Having gotten that out of the way, what I really admire about "When Harry Met Sally" is its successful effort at taking a Woody Allen "riff" and making it mainstream enough to keep it from being cast as a snobby "art house" picture -- injecting a commercially pleasing structure without dumbing down the materal and -- perhaps the best improvement of all -- the inclusion of the snippets of dialogue from long-married real life couples (or so I think).This takes "When Harry Met Sally" momentarily out of the realm of romantic fantasy and into the realm of reality, juxtaposing interviews between a story of two people covering several years and watching them draw closer to each other -- inescapably falling in love -- which, while predictable (you can see it coming a mile away), is what the audience WANTS, without being overly manipulated.The "journey" is what counts, even if we know where the story is going, unlike Woody Allen's films, where you are guessing until the credits how everything is going to end.My biggest gripe continues to be the same I've brought up over and over with friends.The scene that gets the biggest laugh in theaters -- falls flat on its face without an audience. It is also the most completely unrealistic scene in the movie, a commercially inserted laugh-getter that plays well on a great theater on a New York stage with an audience but is the least believable scene in real life. It's probably the biggest flaw in an otherwise great script.As much as I laughed uproariously in the theater at that scene and the zinger that comes from Rob Reiner's real life mom afterwards, as years went by I felt increasingly uncomfortable watching this scene in subsequent viewings. It's not the subject matter that bothers me. I think the point Meg Ryan's character is trying to make is fine. But the WAY she does it gives us a scene absent of realistic context compared to the rest of the picture. (Who among us, assuming we're sober, would dare make a scene like that in a restaurant?) So I confess today, I purposely fast forward through that scene like a memory I want to forget and enjoy the other 9/10ths of the movie that are great.Meanwhile, about the ending. Without giving it away, this is what makes "When Harry Met Sally" film fabulous, one of the finest comedies of the 1980s.Woody Allen consistently riddles his New York films with humor, irony and angst on an intellectually nourishing plate. But Rob Reiner caps his New York story with a knock-out ending that is consistent in tone with the "realistic interviews" seen throughout the picture.No brain surgery involved, no psycho-analytic explorations of human behavior. The result is a conclusion that has you smiling from ear to ear. It's truly a perfect, flawless way to end a picture like this.Take the restaurant scene out and the movie is a masterpiece, or if not that, at least an underrated classic that deserved award-winning attention.A lot of films have great followings yet won no major awards. "When Harry Met Sally" is one of them. And I feel more confident saying this now that so many years have flown by since this film was first released.Who won the Best Picture award for 1989? Does anyone even remember? It was "Driving Miss Daisy." Fine picture and acting by Tandy & Freeman, but not the crowd pleaser that has achieved cult classic status as "When Harry Met Sally." There are many good reasons why this is the case, but there's no need to explain why to those who've seen both pictures.

Love this movie! When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible 🥺🙌🏼

Believe it or not there are still people on earth that have not seen this movie. That surprises me, considering how universal and accessible this movie is.Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are at their best. Billy plays the cynical Harry to perfection while Meg plays Sally, with a level of emotional intelligence and charm that is very endearing and very real. The chemistry between these two actors is absolutely perfect, because they’re two actors at the top of their game.The sexual tension isn’t as palpable as some might expect, which is perfect for this movie because you still don’t know how it will play out if you haven’t seen it before. It’s there, but it’s somewhat ethereal; you can sense it, but you’re never quite sure if it’s there or not.That’s what makes it more than just a simple romantic comedy or a typical “chick flick.” It really is a story about how men and women react to each other and the subtle ways in which they convey their interest or lack there of. That’s true now as it was when this film was made and that’s what makes it so relatable.Full credit for this definitely goes to Nora Ephron And “meathead” Rob Reiner, who made this movie work so well. But it wouldn’t work at all if Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan didn’t have the right chemistry to make this movie (which may seem unrealistic to a lot of people, but come on, it’s Hollywood for Petes sake) work at all. And don’t even get me started on the orgasm scene - it is funny, but if that’s the only reason you’re watching it, you’re missing the point).The ending is of course perfect. It doesn’t feel rushed, and it doesn’t feel forced, either. It is simply the right direction that this movie should’ve gone, and I’m glad it did because it leaves you filling fulfilled and hopeful. And if a movie can do that in these very cynical and polarized times, it is definitely worth buying and watching over and over again.The only thing that could’ve made it better would’ve been if it was remastered in 4K video. There is one, but I believe it’s only in German and way too expensive. Perhaps when they bring out the English language version, and lower the price, I’ll consider buying it then.Aside from that, this edition includes a number of welcome extras, including the behind-the-scenes stuff that helped to flesh out how this movie came to be. It’s a definite buy for those who want to watch this movie without paying subscription or streaming fees on whatever platform it’s played on.

Llego a tiempo, en buenas condiciones, no rota, y de materiales originales.

Warm classic romantic comedy film, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. 4K transfer looks great, sound quality is good. It's nice transfer overall 🤩Release contains plenty of bonuses and English subtitles.

Just what I wanted

Es la edición francesa de Cuando Harry encontró a Sally y aunque en la caratula no lo indique, tiene audio en castellano, de hecho es la misma edición que se comercializó en España y que actualmente está descatalogada y es difícil conseguir, con un precio genial.