When Harry Met Sally... is adorable and amazing!! (1989) | Reaction | First Time Watching

[@VerowakReacts]

I'm pretty new to romance movies, so this was an amazing start to the journey!! What other rom-coms are worth the watch? Patreon (full length & polls): www.patreon.com/verowak Buy me a Ko-fi (or lemonade): ko-fi.com/verowak Subscribe to the channel: kzbin.info Follow me on Twitter and Instagram for stuff and selfies: twitter.com/verowak instagram.com/verowak/

[@TheDemonicPenguin]

You're kind of starting at the top, but Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail (more Meg Ryan), Notting Hill, Pretty Woman, Kissing Jessica Stein, Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Big Sick, Definitely Maybe, Annie Hall

[@little_forest]

A very underrated rom-com is "A Life Less Ordinary", which is from the same director as Trainspotting.

[@FrancisXLord]

Only You (1994) with Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei.

[@ronfehr7899]

​@TheDemonicPenguin You mentioned two of the movies that she did with Tom Hanks. There was a third, much lesser known, one, called Joe Vs. The Volcano.

[@chrisconnell1075]

Sleepless in Seattle, Dating the enemy, 50 first dates, Runaway bride, Blended

[@OSVS_Mike]

It was Meg's idea to "act out the O" in the restaurant, and Billy Crystal wrote the famous line "I'll have what she's having," spoken by director Rob Reiner's mother Estelle. You can go to Katz's Deli in New York City, and (at least the last time I was there,) there is a sign above the table "This is where Harry Met Sally. Hope you had what she had."

[@dnish6673]

I’ve been to Katz’ and it’s so crowded that you can’t even picture that scene.

[@Ewelllad]

"Casablanca" is a must see. The best romance movie ever.

[@dabe1971]

Has anyone mentioned that Billy was improvising the whole 'pecan pie' conversation. Meg genuinely started to laugh and turns to Rob Reiner expecting him to call a cut but he was loving it and gestured to Meg to keep it going. Genius directing, genius acting and a genius film. In my top 10 for Billy's final monologue to Meg about wanting to start your life with someone straight away. Love it.

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

The on screen chemistry and back in forth banter between Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal is priceless, no other 2 actors could of played these parts like them

[@that.ll_do_pig]

Her and Tom Hanks have great chemistry as well.

[@TheDemonicPenguin]

One of my favourite movies of all time. A classic.

[@VerowakReacts]

A timeless movie, it will never grow old

[@trol68419]

If you haven't watched it already, I can't recommend Moonstruck enough. I mean Cher and a very young Nicolas Cage, the whole cast is fire.

[@rabbitandcrow]

Moonstruck is one of the greats

[@jackprather81]

Haha! Your face when he threw the ice cream away. That was the peak of this movie's tragic moments. Nice reaction!

[@VerowakReacts]

So tragic... I'll never understand doing something so cruel

[@sonamadinolf6096]

Unlike so many romantic comedies, I love the fact that this movie doesn't rely on external circumstances, or misunderstandings. It's just two people, each trying to work through their issues, and stumbling along the way. This is also a great New Years Eve movie, which is far less common than Christmas movies.

[@VerowakReacts]

It feels so real, which I love seeing. This is the only New Years Eve movie I've heard of lol

[@weather991]

"I'll have what she's having" is the director Rob Reiner Mother

[@VerowakReacts]

It must be great to give family and friends a role in a movie you're making lol

[@ronfehr7899]

Her only movie role ever, and she got famous for it.

[@MrDevintcoleman]

I forgot that this scene wasn’t during their initial road trip, and I was so afraid that somehow it got cut! It makes sense, though, because they were nowhere near comfortable enough with each other at that point.

[@chadbennett7873]

AND Carl Reiner's wife!

[@OSVS_Mike]

Another 'behind the scenes'' note is when writer Nora Ephron and director Rob Reiner went out to eat, Nora actually ordered her food the way Sally did. Rob said this is hilarious and must go in the movie.

[@ziggystardog]

This movie is based in part on Nora Ephram’s (writer/Sally) and Rob Reiner’s (director/Harry) relationship. The original ending had them meeting years later after going their separate ways. I feel they made the right choice by changing it.

[@The_Dudester]

Rom coms? Start with Roman Holiday, truly, an amazing film. Sleepless in Seattle-Tom Hanks is amazing in this. Westerns? True Grit (1969) John Wayne won an Oscar for this role. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance-three BIG stars led this cast and it's an amazing story.

[@davidkuinov]

'50 first dates' and 'eternal sunshine' are a must also 'blast from the past'

[@kevinsieg2076]

Awesome reaction. When Harry Met Sally was the blueprint for romantic comedies for the next ten or twenty years.

[@VerowakReacts]

It's a great movie to have as blueprint!

[@chrissiegle1065]

Billy Crystal was huge in movies in the 80s and 90s. Of course you have the City Slickers movies lol.. and the absolute 80s classic Running Scared... Great actor. 😊

[@moonlitegram]

Hard not to love this movie, even if you're not into romcoms. I think its because they focus on the characters and the little down to earth moments vs trying to prop up all the typical romantic cliches. Easy to rewatch this one throughout the years too.

[@VerowakReacts]

Absolutely such a well done and delivered movie. And you're right, focusing on the characters instead of romantic cliches made it so great

[@rg3388]

Points for “dignity.” Possibly my favorite deja vu film: An article in the October 1989 issue of Premier magazine documents 16 elements that had already been featured in Woody Allen’s ANNIE HALL and MANHATTAN.

[@adrianbasulto3252]

Next rom-com.. “ Sleepless in Seattle”. I really enjoyed the reaction.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Nora Ephron also wrote and directed Sleepless in Seattle, and Rob Reiner makes an appearance in that one as well.

[@ripley312]

I saw this movie in the theater and it’s still my favorite rom-com. Glad you enjoyed it so much. It’s a classic.

[@VerowakReacts]

It's just fantastic!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Verowak! 💎 This is a true gem... written by *Nora* *Ephron* and directed by *Rob* *Reiner* (who's an awesome human being, to boot).

[@zmarko]

I would suggest watching The Wedding Singer before doing 50 First Dates, just because it came out chronologically. If you've seen it, that's great, I do look forward to see you react to 50 First Dates. :)

[@Itsjandz105]

Billy crystal is an absolute riot in this film. My fave rom com by far.

[@Jmiranda70]

The ending was great. Especially because as she’s telling him that she hates him he realizes that she’s actually saying that she loves him.

[@VerowakReacts]

A very nice ending yes! It took her a bit to realize it

[@innercircle341]

My fav, and imo the best, rom-com "As Good As It Gets" with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt Magical

[@graciefolden2359]

❤❤ MEG RYAN, my all time favorite rom-com queen. Can't wait for You've Got Mail & Sleepless In Seattle 😊

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

I see a comment for u to react to Moonstruck, defiantly . Cher won the Oscar for that movie

[@jean-marclariviere7618]

Great react, first time i see you blush...You got mail, you will dig it, Sleepless in Seattle...both great Rom-Com, have a great week

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

I love the diverse genres that Rob Reiner manages to nail. This Is Spın̈al Tap - Rockumockumentary Stand by Me - Coming of age The Princess Bride - Fantasy comedy When Harry Met Sally... - Romantic comedy Misery - Horror A Few Good Men - Courtroom drama His production company Castle Rock (named after the town from Stand by Me), has been the de facto production company for Stephen King movies like The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist (all directed by Frank Darabont), in addition to the Rob Reiner directed Stand by Me and Misery.

[@pamelachristie5570]

Consider watching Amelie, if you haven't seen it already. It's a total change of pace, and it's French, but this one glows with the same charm and sense of sheer delight. Amelie and WHMS are my 2 favorite romcoms of all time!

[@NealMarchuk]

You're not wrong about Billy Crystal being a performer. He started his career in showbiz doing stand-up comedy, gradually finding parts in TV shows and movies. So in a way, hosting the Oscars was going back to his roots.

[@positivelynegative9149]

I'm not a rom-com guy, but this is a great film. 😃 For more Billy Crystal, City Slickers (1991).

[@007videovixen]

May I suggest. Sleepless In Seattle, You’re Got Mail and The Holiday.

[@frankrossi6972]

It’s basically an “Annie Hall” remake, but with a plot overhaul (can’t say how without risking spoilers). I suggest you screen “Hall” and see where it all began. It has similar social awkwardness and a quirky sensibility. Ryan’s career trajectory was rather straightforward: a bunch of TV stuff in the early ‘80s----then a big break in “Top Gun” launched her film career in the late ‘80s. However, Crystal’s trajectory was more circuitous. He began in standup in the ‘70s and was supposed to do a set on the first “Saturday Night Live” in 1975, but he was cut for time and reportedly was devastated. However, he got his big break two years later, landing the role of Jody on the TV sitcom “Soap.” He has been in several big movies, but they are scattered, from the late ‘80s to the late ‘90s, including “Running Scared,” “Harry,” “City Slickers,” “Throw Momma From the Train,” and the “Analyze This/That” movies----but strangely enough, he’s probably most well-known for a cameo role in which many viewers may not have recognized him, as “Miracle Max” in “Princess Bride.” However, he’s been a very successful producer during this time, though, so he didn’t need steady film success.

[@RobertFergus-l3c]

Billy Crystal acted in another movie that you would love and should react to if you have not seen it called Princess Bride which so happpens is a great rom com.

[@VerowakReacts]

Princess Bride is on my list for the near future. I didn't know he was in it

[@Pixelologist]

This movie is the Cadillac of romcoms.

[@raybernal6829]

"When you want to spend the rest of your life with someone you want the rest of life to start as soon as possible" FACT ....❤ I'm not really into rom-coms but Billy Crystal gave this that guy humor that guys like. Great as always Vero

[@alansorensen5903]

The Apartment, I'm told, was the first and only romantic comedy to win the best movie Oscar. Jack Lemon and Shirley MacLaine were/are awesome.

[@virtuallyveronicka]

Both Billy and Meg have been in great films. If you want recs I highly recommend these: City Slickers, Princess Bride, and Father’s Day; When a Man Loves a Woman, French Kiss, Sleepless in Seattle.

[@norwegianblue2017]

This is literally the only romcom that I like.

[@VerowakReacts]

It's such a great one, hard not to like that's for sure

[@lsbill27]

Love this movie! And I really enjoyed your reaction. No one can really do 'the scene', it works for the movie though. Go back to 1960 for the romcom 'The Apartment' . Before you say 'that's so old', yes it is but, it still applies to today. In fact it was nominated for 10 Oscars and actually won 5. It takes a great movie to do that!

[@TJMiton]

This is the high bar for rom coms. its so great and holds up extremely well.

[@DMSG1981]

@0:15 Yep, that ranking checks out.

[@pavelradev1990]

One of the best love stories because it feels real which is very different from today because a lot of these aspects of relationships are not shown.

[@melskmelsk]

Great reaction to a classic! Rom coms I love: Moonstruck, While You Were Sleeping, Imagine Me and You

[@havok6280]

Easily my favorite romantic comedy. Definitely shaped how I view relationships. I'm a sucker for witty banter...😅

[@VerowakReacts]

It's such a great movie!! They really did witty banter so well

[@phillipsmith5013]

Fifty first dates, Definitely maybe, and The proposal.

[@zmarko]

One of (if not) THE greatest romantic comedies ever. Simply a classic.

[@VerowakReacts]

Absolutely, and I look forward to rewatching it many times!

[@magicbrownie1357]

This is still my favorite Rom-Com. It's so well balanced between male and female points of view. And hilarious too.

[@daniellaplume3840]

I like Meg Ryan. I also love You've Got Mail with Meg and Tom Hanks

[@VerowakReacts]

I have a bunch of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks rom coms to watch :D

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

See Meg Ryan in the sweetly absurd "Joe Versus The Volcano", and the odd & quirky "Prelude To A Kiss".

[@scapevelocity]

My favorite romcom is While You Were Sleeping. But I also have to throw in a recommendation for As Good As It Gets. Both are surprising, in completely different ways.

[@windsorkid7069]

Love your reaction and your hair extensions. Most of all I love your genuine and sweet comments during the movie. I find it very attractive. ❤

[@VerowakReacts]

Sorry to disappoint, I don't have hair extensions lol

[@windsorkid7069]

Sorry, and actually I believe you. ❤

[@windsorkid7069]

Loved your reaction.

[@VerowakReacts]

I'm glad to hear that! It's such a great movie

[@neilfleming2787]

you must have heard the 'Ill have what shes having' line before...it's actually been used in a couple of other things

[@candicelitrenta8890]

A GREAT one that is on MY list is called Innerspace. It is HYSTERICal It was when Meg was really young

[@DW.Strangeman]

A little late now for valentine's but two other films which always stay in my mind are 'Say Anything' and 'Before Sunrise'.😊

[@VerowakReacts]

I do want to get around to Before Sunrise (and the other two afterwards) at some point!

[@vicmanpergar]

Probably this one and a couple more are the only romcoms I like and I think it's enough lol... But I love this one. Billly Crystal in his best times and Meg Ryan before everything... I've always liked Billy Crystal dialogues in movies

[@StevesTubes]

The dialog is so much better than most Rom Coms.

[@kensym1099]

Another favorite rom-com with Meg Ryan is You've Got Mail :D also starring Tom Hanks

[@KARMA_Camilla]

Yes, it's so good. Another classic Meg Ryan rom-com for me is French Kiss. Unfortunately, no one ever seems to react to that one.

[@gregall2178]

I'd like to see her watch The Shop Around The Corner first 🙂

[@EShelby2127]

The woman who said: "I'll have what she's having" - Director Rob Reiner's mother. How about Sleepless in Seattle?

[@Jimmy_Phantom]

Before 50 First Dates, you should watch The Wedding Singer..

[@rabbitandcrow]

It’s a classic!

[@ronfehr7899]

Thanks for leaving in my favorite line of the movie. "I'll have what she's having."

[@VerowakReacts]

Definitely have to leave that line in!!

[@phj223]

For another top tier romantic comedy, check out Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), starring Hugh Grant in the role that arguably gave him a movie career. :) Also stacked with a literal who's-who-list of British actors! And Andie MacDowell, from Groundhog Day, among other movies.

[@VerowakReacts]

I know Hugh Grant was in a lot of romantic movies (assuming comedies), will be neat to see some of them!

[@jeffmansfield914]

Your smile at the end of the movie. ❤️

[@ThistleAndSea]

Good one, Verowak! This is a fun movie, very sweet. 😊 I love the music too. When it came out, it was my introduction to Harry Connick Jr.. You should add Roman Holiday to your romcom list. It's older with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, but I think you might enjoy it. Thanks for sharing this one!

[@christopheryochum3602]

Sweet movie, huh! I like it every time I watch it. Just tuck this away...there's another really sweet movie that I haven't seen reacted to anywhere, called "Return to Me." I'm not going to tell you what it's about so I don't spoil it, but it mixes tragedy with comedy and has both young and veteran actors. It's a real gem.

[@VerowakReacts]

Very appreciated that you didn't tell me what it's about, makes it that much more fun going into it!!

[@ethanvilla4418]

Next you should check out "Sleepless In Seattle."

[@cneejr]

Terrific movie, one of my all time favs. I saw it in theatre when it came out.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Lovely reaction.

[@VerowakReacts]

Thank you! 😊

[@noone1704]

I love this movie also Sleepless in Seattle and You've got mail!

[@EShelby2127]

You will love "Blast From The Past"

[@that.ll_do_pig]

I do the same thing (skipping to end) with books (and often movies) for the same reason 😂

[@elizabethhartley4262]

I’m glad you liked it, this is one of my all-time favorite movies. So perfect. I think you need to go on a Billy Crystal binge cause that was sacrilegist when you said you didn’t even know he was an actor. He ruled the late 80 - early 90s and has done a lot of voice over work, so you have probably seen his work without knowing it.

[@VerowakReacts]

I looked up his filmography and aside from Friends (uncredited), I haven't seen anything else he's been in 😁

[@dossard15]

Meg Ryan was my first major crush.

[@VerowakReacts]

I can see why! 🥰

[@Alexis40ar]

You should check out City Slickers (1991), also with Billy Cristal and Bruno Kirby, such a great movie.

[@PILLGATESUBEEZY]

You got mail is an all-time classic.

[@francesw.6774]

I really enjoyed your reaction. It felt genuine and heartfelt - especially your immersion in the viewing experience and emotional reaction during the climactic scene. As beautiful as the movie moment itself. This is one of those movies that's worth viewing every year or so. It's funny, emotionally fulfilling and uplifting, and never gets old. Also, unlike some older movies, it has aged well. As you loved this one, I highly recommend to you a movie called "What If", a 2013 romantic comedy starring Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Adam Driver, and an otherwise very talented supporting cast. Like "When Harry Met Sally", it involves a pair that are friends who have to navigate and come to terms with the deeper feelings that they have for each other. It's funny, witty, and emotionally rewarding, with a perfect cast (and a surprisingly effective modern-day-character performance from Daniel Radcliffe). Thanks again for this delightful reaction.

[@sharonrigsby5297]

If you like a good tragic romance, definitely watch Legends of the Fall. SOOOOOOO AMAZING!!!!

[@VerowakReacts]

I learned that Brad Pitt is in that one lol

[@sharonrigsby5297]

@@VerowakReacts Oh, yes he is. And in his PRIME, too. I feel faint! 😆❤️

[@txheadshots]

One of the best Rom-Coms of all time.. such a good description of realizing that everything you ever wanted was right in front of you the whole time

[@VerowakReacts]

It absolutely is, I love their friendship development after they both divorced/broke up with their SO

[@KimSmith-b9v]

One of my favorite movies. Could you react to FRENCH KISS (1995) and YOU'VE GOT MAIL (1998)? These three are Meg Ryan's best movies, if you ask me.

[@757optim]

You'll want to watch "An Affair To Remember" before you watch "Sleepless In Seattle". "Ghost" is probably a mandatory watch as is "You've Got Mail".

[@757optim]

And believe it or not, you will want to watch John Wayne (and his co-star Maureen O'Hara) in "The Quiet Man".

[@raij465]

But if you are going to watch those, you need Shop Around the Corner first. 😊

[@zatornagirroc7175]

Great reaction. By the way, the "I'll have what she's having" lady in the diner is Rob Reiner's mother.

[@VerowakReacts]

Thank you! Must be nice to have such an iconic line :D

[@koelekahuna9370]

Forget Paris is another great BC movie. Also City Slickers. You've got mail and Sleepless in Seattle are great MR movies.

[@chardrum]

The line "men and women can't be friends" has been following me around since this came out.

[@JeanDumas24601]

Fun reaction and just wanted to say "You look marvelous"

[@VerowakReacts]

Thank you 🥰

[@RoadDoug]

One of the best RomComs ever.

[@mikevandenboom5958]

Your expressions are wonderful to watch. So attempting to get a read on your personality I would suggest you watch the epic Oscar winner The English Patient. I think it may be up your alley

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

some other good nora ephron movies - you've got mail, sleepless in seattle, and julie and julia

[@XRos28]

One of the greatest movies, right? A rewatchable, for sure. Your reaction is stellar! I enjoyed it very much, thanks.

[@VerowakReacts]

100% rewatchable, I loved it!!!

[@neilfleming2787]

now that you've watched that you must watch 'Sleepless in Seattle'. It will bring your Tom Hanks arc to meet the Meg Ryan arc and of course follow that with "You've got Mail" with the same pairing and if those two float your boat then you also have "Joe versus the volcano"

[@bmw128racer]

Good one, V! "Sleepless in Seattle" next! 🙏😊 Or maybe "Roman Holiday." 👍

[@richardwilson6377]

Best romantic comedy of all time.

[@rickardroach9075]

0:16 I highly recommend the two runners-up: _Ghost_ and _Eternal Sunshine…._ While not comedies, they’re both great.

[@sharonrigsby5297]

One of my favorite movies. ❤

[@jamesburk2544]

I loved the review and I aapprecieted your insights very much and I love it and Princess Bridel I consider those two humorous romance comediesl the greatest of the gevre;

[@marximus4]

One of the options in the poll, About Time, is easily in my top 5 movies. Strongly recommended. I say this as a dude whose other top movies include Sicario, John Wick, and The Equalizer.

[@marximus4]

You've Got Mail is great, too.

[@VerowakReacts]

4 movies that I still need to watch!!

[@rickardroach9075]

25:34 Line of the film. 😭

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes!!! 😭