Throwback Thursday: "When Harry Met Sally"

Just before writing this review is, indeed, the first time I've seen When Harry Met Sally, and the fact that most people say "Really!" to that statement is a testament to the 1989 film, today's throwback.

The movie opens with Harry and Sally as recent college grads, and I find Billy Crystal's character mildly annoying - the whole collegial nihilist thing incites eye rolls and groans (perhaps largely because I was a collegial nihilist at one point) or because I find Crystal quite annoying when he's really trying to be, which - for an actor - I guess is kind of a compliment.

However, the film is really about how the two of them grow as people, getting past all of the hopes, fears, and realities that we've all encountered in one form or another. And the movie portrays this growth without sap or a lack of believability. This is where it really begins to grow on me.

Plus, the timing, script, and camera work are really top-notch, with inventive interludes, and good dynamics between Harry and Sally's friends. It's pretty clear throughout that it is not a rushed film, but clever and well thought-out.

While the laughs are numerous, you also really grow to care about the cast, making When Harry Met Sally a rare romantic comedy that both sexes can enjoy equally.