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A classic rom-com! Here are some iconic scenes and quotes from "You've Got Mail" (1998):
Opening scene:
- The movie opens with a montage of people typing away on their computers, with the sound of dial-up internet connecting in the background.
- Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) is shown typing away at his computer, while Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) is shown at her bookstore, The Shop Around the Corner.
First meeting:
- Joe and Kathleen meet online, exchanging emails as "NY152" and "Shopgirl".
- They have a witty and charming conversation, unaware that they're actually business rivals.
First date:
- Joe and Kathleen meet in person for the first time at a coffee shop.
- They have a awkward and humorous first date, with Joe trying to impress Kathleen with his "cool" guy persona.
The rivalry:
- Joe's company, Fox Books, is threatening to put Kathleen's independent bookstore out of business.
- Kathleen and Joe continue to exchange emails, unaware of each other's true identities.
The reveal:
- Kathleen discovers that Joe is the owner of Fox Books, and is furious.
- Joe discovers that Kathleen is the owner of The Shop Around the Corner, and is torn between his business interests and his growing feelings for her.
The climax:
- Kathleen and Joe have a heart-to-heart conversation, where they reveal their true identities to each other.
- They realize that their online relationship was genuine, and that they have fallen in love.
The ending:
- Kathleen and Joe decide to merge their businesses, creating a hybrid bookstore that combines the best of both worlds.
- The movie ends with Kathleen and Joe embracing, surrounded by books and the sounds of the internet.
Some memorable quotes from the movie:
- "It's like we're two ships passing in the night, except we're not ships, and we're not passing each other, we're just... existing in the same space." - Kathleen Kelly
- "I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day." - Joe Fox
- "I'm not a businessman, I'm a bookman." - Joe Fox
I hope that brings back some nostalgic memories of this beloved rom-com!