The basic story involves the long friendship of Harry Burns (Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan), who eventually, and humorously, try a shot at love. The insightful and funny screenplay, by Nora Ephron, has a lot to say about men and women and the way they look at friendship, love, and sex.

"When Harry Met Sally" makes a great date movie because it humorously chronicles a developing relationship. In addition, its message that men and women CAN be friends, is one both of you can agree on.

My favorite scene, and almost everyone's, takes place in a deli. When Crystal questions Ryan's ability to convincingly fake orgasm, she puts on a demonstration for him, to Crystal's mortification and the amusement of the other deli patrons.

The film is well directed and paced. Director Rob Reiner was in particularly good form with this film. This is a perfect movie for Woody Allen fans who think the Woodman hasn't been funny enough in recent years

Ryan and Crystal make a cute couple They were perfectly cast, and have great chemistry. Meg Ryan is simply adorable in this film.

Of the supporting players, Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher excel. They play friends, Jess and Marie, who can't help sticking their noses into Crystal and Ryan's business.

If you liked WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, you may enjoy "While You Were Sleeping," "Annie Hall," "Sleepless in Seattle," "You've Got Mail," "Broadcast News," and/or "Working Girl."