Sam Baldwin reluctantly starts dating other women, and double dates with another couple. Humor is interjected into this film as well. Another favorite scene involves two couples, discussing films that really pull the heart strings, making you cry. The women discuss the classic weeper, "An Affair to Remember." The men respond by sharing their emotional response to the classic action flick ,"The Dirty Dozen," during which numerous of the dozen die, including singer/actor, Trini Lopez. It's a guy thing.

Sam Baldwin's dates don't always please Jonah. "Victoria! She laughs like a hyena!" Plus, Jonah isn't pleased with his father because he won't go to New York and meet Annie. Jonah had written a letter back to Annie, pretending to be his father, and had scheduled this date for his Dad, at the top of the Empire State Building.

Under the talented direction of Enora Ephron, who also helped write the screenplay, along with Jeff Arch and David Ward, this warm and romantic, well-done chick flick film shows, in an entertaining manner,how these two people, after near misses and plot twists, finally do meet, a heart-warming moment with is a favorite scene by this reviewer.

This screenplay had actors coming out of the woodwork, wanting to be a part of this film, as it has a positive outlook, that offers hope and encouragement to many looking for true love and happiness in relationships / marriage. The talented cast that was finally picked rose to the occasion, and brought life and vigor to this screenplay, individually and ensemble work as well.

This premise that everyone has a perfect partner waiting to be discovered, works, thanks in large part to the great charm of Hanks and the screen chemistry Hanks and Ryan create magically on the screen. . These two have starred together in other romantic movies, such as "You've Got Mail," and "Joe Verses the Volcano."

Young Ross Malinger, only 9 at the time, gives a heart-felt, convincing portrayal of young Jonah, showcasing his talent as an actor at an early age. Ross had no trouble finding work throughout his childhood and teen years as well. After "Sleepless in Seattle," he landed a role in the TV series, "Party of Five."

Rosie O'Donnell does a great job as Becky, Annie's understanding boss, who encourages her to follow up on her feelings, that this guy, Sam Baldwin is her perfect match.

Bill Pullman gives a convincing performance as Walter, Annie's devoted fiancee, who she leaves to meet with Sam Baldwin for the first time. Annie realized that she didn't love Walter enough to marry him, while Walter loved her dearly. Her character shows her sweet and sensitive nature as she finds a way to break up with him, that considers his feelings. He may have been a little too understanding about her choice to leave him, if one was to look at this realistically, but hey, this is a romantic comedy! . Walter does speak the truth; "Marriage is hard enough without bringing such low expectations into it."

The film's soundtrack is filled with great golden oldies. To add to the film's "ambience" Ephron wanted songs that were both romantic and nostalgic. Particularly entertaining is the late great Jimmy Durante singing, "As Time Goes By," the song made famous in "Casablanca."

Warm, literate romantic comedies never go out of style."Sleepless in Seattle" is a great dating film because it's about destiny, and longing, and finding that one right person for you. If your date doesn't enjoy "Sleepless in Seattle", you may be dating a rock.

Rated: PG - Film has absolutely no violence and no strong language. "People say they are clamoring for this kind of movie, and that just shows that if you put it out there, they will come." - Mike Medavoy.