Movie-A-Day #11: When Harry Met Sally

Mike Olbinski · August 29th, 2003, 07:32 AM

Okay, since I have the nickname "Chickflickski", or "Chickler", etc., I figured it was my duty to post a chick-flick.

But this is one of the best chick-flicks of all time I think.

(some spoilers below possibly, but come on, all chick-flicks end the same way

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A film by Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, this is a story of two people who meet over and over again, build a friendship and end up together in the end because they realize they've loved each other the whole time.

First off, the movie wouldn't be close to as good if Billy Crystal wasn't in it. He's hilarious and delivers lines with perfection. Early in the movie when he's talking about how men and women can't be friends is just awesome.

Meg Ryan I think made herself a name from this one, and she's a perfect fit to Crystal in this movie. She has her moments, of course the famous "orgasm" scene, and some others.

But just overall, I think it's a funny movie, but also a good story about how two people can meet and not realize that they should be together for a long time, and eventually end up that way. Maybe it means more to me because my wife and I sort of have a story like that. We met, dated, broke up a few times, and it wasn't for five years after we met that we finally got married.

I know some of you guys like chick flicks as much as you want to say you don't, and this is one of the best ones out there.

Mike

Jersey Girl · August 29th, 2003, 07:44 AM

Did you know that the line "I'll have what she's having" after the orgasm scene was not originally in the script? It was ad-libbed and the powers-that-be decided to leave it in.

Good movie. Billy Crystal is great!

Mike Olbinski · August 29th, 2003, 07:52 AM

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Originally posted by Jersey Girl Cards Fan
Did you know that the line "I'll have what she's having" after the orgasm scene was not originally in the script? It was ad-libbed and the powers-that-be decided to leave it in.

Good movie. Billy Crystal is great!

Yeah, I did know that...and wasn't that Crystal's real life mom who said it? Or maybe she was just in the scene?

Mike

FischerKing · August 29th, 2003, 08:16 AM

This movie is pretty funny.

When I first saw it - way back when it first came out - I hated it, couldn't stand it because I didn't like Billy Crystal.

It took me awhile to become accustomed to his style of comedy - once I did though, this became my favorite movie of his. I love this movie - I bought it awhile back and watch it a couple of times a year - it's hilarious and it's got a good story.

Shawn

mdamien13 · August 29th, 2003, 09:27 AM

Hate to admit it, but this movie is pretty good. I've seen it a few times and unlike other romantic comedies aka Chickflicks, this one doesn't bore me to tears. I really liked how they'd have interviews with couples at certain points in the movies. Meg Ryan used to be so hot.

So Mike, are you gonna do From Justin to Kelly at any point this week or what?

Mike Olbinski · August 29th, 2003, 09:44 AM

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Originally posted by mdamien13

So Mike, are you gonna do From Justin to Kelly at any point this week or what?

For the last time, I will NEVER see that movie...I do have standards.

Mike

FischerKing · August 29th, 2003, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by Chandler Mike
For the last time, I will NEVER see that movie...I do have standards.

Mike

Whatever

So are you ordering the pizza and what time does it start?

Shawn

Brian in Mesa · August 29th, 2003, 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by Chandler Mike
Yeah, I did know that...and wasn't that Crystal's real life mom who said it? Or maybe she was just in the scene?

Mike

Rob Reiner's mother said that.

And the entire "orgasm scene" was Meg Ryan's idea.

Also, while there are actors recounting them, the married people's stories are real.

And although I've previously attempted to deny it...I like this chick flick.

FischerKing · August 29th, 2003, 09:50 AM

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Originally posted by Brian in Mesa
And although I've previously attempted to deny it...I like this chick flick.

Don't fight the chick in you.

Shawn

Mike Olbinski · August 29th, 2003, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by FischerKing
Whatever

So are you ordering the pizza and what time does it start?

Shawn

You're right, I can't hide it

I am, and the choking, err, eating will begin around 7pm tonight.

Mike

Mike Olbinski · August 29th, 2003, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by FischerKing
Don't fight the chick in you.

Shawn

Let her loose Bim, just FREE YOUR MIND!

Mike

Mike Olbinski · August 29th, 2003, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by Brian in Mesa
Rob Reiner's mother said that.

And the entire "orgasm scene" was Meg Ryan's idea.

Also, while there are actors recounting them, the married people's stories are real.

And although I've previously attempted to deny it...I like this chick flick.

The final seen with Crystal and Ryan was all ad lib as well, they just filmed them talking for awhile and picked the best stuff.

Pretty amazing.

Mike

Jersey Girl · August 29th, 2003, 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by mdamien13
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So Mike, are you gonna do From Justin to Kelly at any point this week or what? [/b]

As a "chick" I find the suggestion that the movie From Justin to Kelly qualifies as a chic flick insulting. No, no, no. Tween movie, yes. Chick flick, no.

Hey, we all have our standards.

Chaz · August 29th, 2003, 02:06 PM

This is a classic movie.

When they try to set their friends up with the other is great.

BTW: Wouldn't this be "Movie-A-Day #12" ?

Brian in Mesa · August 29th, 2003, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by SirChaz
BTW: Wouldn't this be "Movie-A-Day #12" ?

Yeah, and Mikey was hoping no one would call him on it.

Movie-A-Day #12: When Harry Met Sally