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Here's Why I Think “You’ve Got Mail” Is The Best Romcom

I recently watched “You’ve Got Mail” with my teenage brother, and (after explaining to him what dial-up was) I realized that not only is “You’ve Got Mail” the BEST romcom ever, but it also has several pertinent pieces of wisdom that are still relevant today.

By Paula Gallagher3 min read
Here's Why I Think “You’ve Got Mail” Is The Best Romcom

Inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, this ‘90s romcom stars Meg Ryan (in my favorite role) and Tom Hanks. Set in NYC, it follows the turbulent relationship between small children’s bookstore owner Kathleen Kelly and corporate bigwig Joe Fox. While we might all know how it’s going to end (it is a romcom after all), there were some parts of the movie that really struck me as worth pondering.