When Harry Met Remakes…
Way, way back in the 1980s, Billy Crystal was viable as a leading man and a Meg Ryan was a perfectly acceptable leading lady. What is a Meg Ryan, you ask? A Meg Ryan is something that existed before Botox. Once America’s sweetheart, now a chemically engineered something-or-other.
Anyway, before Meg Ryan decided to rearrange her face, she proved her versatility as an actress in the smash hit of the 80s, When Harry Met Sally… And let’s talk about versatility. I mean, come on. Meg was in her 30s at the time of the role and managed to portray a 21-year-old and a 26-year-old! And all she had to do was change her hairstyle! WOW!
I really don’t feel that there are any female actresses out there today who possess that sort of versatility.
Also, with a remake, the famous orgasm scene would not be shocking. It would be mundane. And I’m pretty sure ONLY Billy Crystal, my sister, and I can pull off saying “Waiter, there is too much pepper on my paprikash, but I would be proud to partake of your pecan pie.”
BASICALLY, the original movie is perfect and should NEVER EVER be touched. IT IS UNTOUCHABLE.
