I’d like to start off this review by admitting that I hate Romantic Comedies with an intense passion so this review will definitely be negatively biased. You’ve Got Mail follows the generic storyline recycled in shit-tons of movies; character owns small store, hates supporting character who owns large chain store that threatens to take over. Then comes the romance and both characters settle differences and fall in love happily ever after.
First of all, any big budget movie that contains such blatant product placements pretty much screams “I am devoid of any artistic direction or genuine feeling.” That’s where the romantic comedy feminine fanbase comes in. They are so overwhelmed with emotions and the need to see a happy ending between the gorgeous Meg Ryan and handsome Tom Hanks they are willing to completely ignore the AOL advertisement and the depraved story. It’s also funny to me that both Kathleen (Ryan) and Joe (Hanks) in the movie are dating other people but falling in love online. It doesn’t seem very romantic to me to be in a physical relationship but slutting it up in the cyber world. The movie is just way too generic and preachy to be enjoyed, and the characters, although well-acted, are too dull and annoying. The over-obvious sexual tension and mysterious online compatibility makes the viewer want to shout at the screen, “just fuck and end this shitty movie already.” At least that’s what I did. I think I would’ve enjoyed this movie more if Kathleen went all fight club on Joe’s ass and blew up his bookstore and then went on her Facebook and posted a status about it.
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