Firstly, it's a romantic comedy which isn't really my cup of tea and, it isn't even a very good one. It's cute and charming but it is not that romantic and I don't recall laughing even once and still it's an incredible feel good movie, if you're me that is.
Secondly it "stars" Tom Hanks who I basically loath. I know everyone loves him 'cause he's so darn like-able but that's exactly what makes me want to slap him. He has this all American good guy quality about him that just pisses me off. Even when he tries to be bad like in Road to Perdition, he still comes off as nice 'cause he's simply Tom "Love me" Hanks. I didn't always used to feel this way about him, seeing as I actually loved him in the eighties: The Money Pit, Splash, Dragnet, Turner and Hooch, The 'burbs,... True, I was a kid and his movies where exactly on my wavelength but he was funny and dare I say endearing sometimes. But then the nineties happened and they gave him aids in Philadelphia and all hell broke lose, making him serious and self-righteous over night. What a shame... until You've got mail.
Anyway, his costar used to be America's sweetheart aka Meg Ryan, before she had her lips done in a failed attempt to be sexy and basically went from cute to creepy. Oh my, I seem to be on a roll. I told you I had plenty of reasons to dislike this movie.
But now the reasons why I like the movie before you start to think that only pleasure I'm getting here is the utter obliteration of this cuddly little motion picture. What made it a winner for me was the combination of New York and books.
All those beautiful images of New York just make me want to jump on the first plane out of here to walk the streets, eat a cupcake at Magnolia's and delve into the dozens of book stores. I vividly recall the ridiculous amount of books I brought back last time, a fond memory if I do say so myself. Just the idea of all those books and stores makes me feel all fuzzy inside, especially is you bare in mind that it makes London's fabulous book filled Charing Cross seem like a dark alley.
The story isn't bad either, exchanging emails with a complete stranger who ultimately turns out to be the one, an area I'm familiar with myself actually. It also involves two rivaling bookstores: a small independent shop and a big bad chain store.
Whenever I see this movie, it just makes me want to own a little old fashioned bookstore. It fills my heart with hopes and dreams of creating something of my own, to achieve something tangible to be proud of. Plus I just love the whole vibe of bookstores in general. Except during the holidays, there's always such a relaxed and cozy atmosphere filled with all those potential new adventures and characters that are dying to make your acquaintance. Meg Ryan's Shop around the corner is simply the envisionment of what I some day hope to create. You've got mail simply inspires me during dark and cloudy days when the future isn't as bright as the morning sun.
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