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Watch Sleepless in Seattle Movie Online

Jeudi, août 5th, 2010

Watch Sleepless in Seattle Movie Online.

Movie Title: Sleepless in Seattle
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The synopsis …

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Sam and Jonah Baldwin, father and son, have lost the most important woman in their lives to cancer. Seeking to escape from the painful memories that lurk in every nook and cranny of Chicago, they move to Seattle. Eighteen months later, Jonah can sense that his dad is still sad; and, in desperation calls a nationally syndicated radio self-help guru on Christmas Eve to wish for his father a new wife. Annie Reed lives in Baltimore and is engaged to Walter. Their relationship, while loving and comfortable, is entirely devoid of romantic sparks. When Annie hears Jonah’s soulful plea on the radio, it’s as if her heart has been touched by “magic” and she is determined to find out why she feels so powerfully drawn to Sam and his son … even if it means traveling across “like 26 states”.

The critique …

Sleepless in Seattle is a brilliantly simple film; that’s what makes it so great. To quote Nora Ephron, “It isn’t a movie about love, it’s a movie about love in the movies.” To emphasize this point, she incorporates various parallel references to “An Affair to Remember” throughout the film; but, Sleepless is also a movie about our genuine romantic fantasies and sentimental ideals about falling in love (which, let’s admit it, have been undeniably shaped by what we’ve seen on the silver screen). The script is refreshingly candid, yet endearing and Nora Ephron’s direction is impeccable. Ross Malinger, cast as Jonah Baldwin, is the youngest and most notable talent in the film. He does an excellent job of portraying THE quintessential eight-year-old; he’s impulsive, moody and thinks he knows it all. (I speak from experience here folks; I currently have a son that age.) He and Tom Hanks come together flawlessly as father and son; so successfully in fact, that they would be utterly convincing off screen. The chemistry between Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks is equally amazing, which is no small achievement considering the fact that they rarely appear together in a scene. The supporting cast is brimming with talent and includes Rosie O’Donnell, Bill Pullman, Rita Wilson, Rob Reiner, David Hyde Pierce, and a young Gaby Hoffmann. Families with younger children will appreciate the film’s integrity; there is very little foul language (”God damn it” and ” … it scared the shit out of me …” being the worst of it) and no “sexual content” to be wary of. All around, this is a winning film. One that I find myself watching over and over and over again.

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The DVD …

For a 10th Anniversary Edition, the special features are few and rather disappointing. You’ve got your basic director commentary, a music video (”When I Fall in Love” by Celine Dion & Clive Griffin), and a “Love in the Movies” Featurette. This last piece is approximately 15 minutes long. It features the director, producers, actors and the hosts of Loveline: Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla (why they are included, I don’t know) talking about “Love in the Movies.” There are some interesting interview segments with an Empire State Building Historian and some very beautiful shots of the New York skyline before 9/11; but there’s certainly nothing here to write home about. By far, the most exciting feature is that you can choose your aspect ratio. (And honestly, how exciting is that?) This a DVD that you buy for the film alone.

Some people have songs, my husband and I have a movie. We not only met in Seattle, my husband lived next to Lake Union, very close to where this movie was made. He actually saw them filming scenes from the movie.

You could say the roles were a bit reversed, being I was the one getting over a relationship and he was not really looking at the time. Having lived in Seattle for many years, I especially enjoyed seeing scenes from Pike Place Market and West Seattle.

Rosie O’Donnell adds to the wit with lines like: “You want to be in love in a movie.” Tom Hanks gives a sensitive performance as Sam who lost the love of his life. He and his son Jonah, live on Lake Union. Annie (Meg Ryan) is caught up with plans for her wedding. She is engaged and not looking for love. Yet, as it so often happens, love does appear when you are not looking.

One night Annie hears a radio show where Jonah has called in to ask how his father could find a new wife. The radio host invites Sam to reveal his heart and Annie literally cries when he says how his wife used to make everything in his life beautiful. She makes a connection and starts fantasizing about a man she has never met.

The songs are masterfully woven into the story and provides a feeling of old fashioned romance, where destiny draws two lovers to one another. There is also a sense of family and how everyone has needs and desires. Jonah especially wants a mother. Annie and Sam don’t really know what they want, but they do get what they need. I found that very true to life.

Wit, chemistry, laugh-out-loud humor and romance, romance, romance! Worth watching at least once a year during the holiday season!

Dreamy!

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