Famous for the faked-orgasm diner scene, Rob Reiner's relationship
comedy bubbles along propelled by Nora Ephron's nicely prickly script
and the Crystal/Ryan crackerjack double act. The pinnacle of
Crystal's schtick, it's an insightful and consistently
laugh-out-loud film, with career highs for all concerned. The
patter-style dialogue and Harry Connick Jr music are reminiscent of
Woody Allen, and the tone is bittersweet, leaning towards sweet for the
rewardingly slushy finale. Great support from the under-used Kirby
and the immortal Fisher as the ubiquitous best friends.
