You've Got Mail

OK, let's put the Valentine's cynicism away and let me give you the low-down on what may be the greatest modern romance film. Nora Ephron, who also gave us SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE returns with Meg Ryan in tow to give us a two box of tissue special. This time around, Billy Crystal is replaced by the ever charming Tom Hanks who portrays a male counterpart to INDIGO maven Heather Reisman. As a box-store retailer, he puts a woman he has been corresponding with via email out of business. Of course he doesn't know this and the oil and water battles between Hanks and Ryan end up giving us tons of enjoyment. Solid support roles from Greg Kinnear, Jean Stappleton, and Parker Posey, who I think is the most beautiful woman in the world, helps set this one heads and shoulders above the average fare and look for Dave Chappelle in a surprisingly restrained role. Aside from the superior scripting and acting, the film does all of the little things allowing it to stand up there with the best romantic comedies of all time.