Wednesday, March 2, 2011

When Harry Met Sally

The romantic-comedy genre maintains a bad reputation and, quite often, deservedly so. It isn't easy to find a good romantic comedy in this day and age, but When Harry Met Sally breaks that cliché mold and brings to light a fresh approach to romantic comedies. It's the story of two friends, trying their hardest to keep sex out of the relationship so as not to complicate things. The film is funny in its own subtle way without the use of stupid humor or sight gags.

When Harry Met Sally is a perfect example of Rob Reiner’s comedic style and it never loses its touch throughout the entire film. And while the wit and intelligence of the film remains the same all the way through, it changes its tone and pacing multiple times, making for an intriguing and diversified watch. The creative way in which the story progresses breaks away from the way thousands of other romantic comedies play out, and that makes for something so fresh and original that you can't help but love it.

When Harry Met Sally is a fantastic film that defines how all romantic comedies should be structured and filmed. Its intelligence and wit is something you don't see much anymore, making it a film that stands out among the thousands of others like it. While most romantic comedies are worse than the relationships they aim to mimic, When Harry Met Sally will stand the test of time and is a film that any viewer can take to heart.

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