You've Got M@il - Those Three Magical Words.

You've Got Mail.
3 words that you'll never forget. And nor will you forget this film in a hurry.
Based around a subject that is close to my heart, and so is there any wonder that I enjoyed this film? A Romantic Comedy based on the Book industry? What's not to love! With the witty family humour of both main characters, the settings, the rivalry of the industry and it's overall joy of life. This film shows the audience what it was like at the time when big superstores were starting to dominate the little independent businesses and also the introduction of the internet, where big computers and laptops were the thing!
Nevertheless, the film wouldn't be anything without it's cast, and well what a cast! Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan's partnership in Sleepless in Seattle was beautiful enough, and it transpired into this film. Their on screen rivalry and banter just makes the film even more special. The difference between when they are together in the same setting and them being miles away on their computers emailing each other gives the film a magical and yet mysterious feeling. For me, and I don't know about you but when you see Meg Ryan's character you just feel connected through her passion for the books, and also for the man that she inevitably loves even though you know it's her main rival! But, still I know that it's a cliché sort of film where you know that the guy is going to get the girl in the end. The storyline and the writers have got to have the credit for bringing such a story to life, even though it is partly down to the skills of the actors and actresses, and I have to commend the casting director for making such a good choice once again! I couldn't fault anyone in that film, they were all equally as good. Even the dog who played Brinkley was really good!
In regards to the music for the movie, you'll never forget the ending that's for sure! The song they used and the moment that it started just tugged at your heartstrings. An acoustic version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" sung and performed brilliantly. I don't enjoy the song, in fact I've always hated it. Don't know why.. But on this occasion, I loved it! I won't ruin the ending for the film but, trust me you'll understand when you see it. The majority of the music for this film was composed by a man called George Fenton. Now again, I've never heard any of his compositions before, apart from this one. However, from listening to this soundtrack I like his approach to the composition. With every song, there is a hint of the film and as I sit here listening to it, I can picture which part of the film it comes from. He's captured the romance, humour and the magical atmosphere of the film perfectly and in all honestly, I think it's up there with the greats. Or rather the list of my great movie soundtracks. Some of his songs are piano orientated which to me isn't a bad thing, because it's brilliant that he's been able to create different songs for different moods of the film using mostly the same instruments! Well done George!
As I said, I cannot falter this film and it's a 90s classic! I hope that you'll enjoy it and fall head over heads in love with it just as much as I did.

So for that reason alone i'll give it 5 out of 5.
Helen xx