It was very good! The only innapropriate part was cyber sex, and that's not a lot. It was great, and I really reccomend it!
You've Got Mail
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Predictable-but-sweet romantic comedy.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of You've Got Mail was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that the movie contains brief bad language, and that Joe's father and grandfather become involved with a series of younger women, which is portrayed as humorous --including a comment by Joe's father (Dabney Coleman) that he may marry the mother of his son. Sexual overtures to Joe by that woman seem inappropriate for a movie of this kind. A later reference to a woman who leaves a man for a woman is also intended as humor.
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- Families can talk about online relationships and how it's not OK to talk to strangers online. They can also explain why they should never accept an invitation to meet in person anyone they have corresponded with online. Other good topics for discussion include how it can be easier to be yourself in email than in person and how you balance the need to stand up for yourself with the importance of not hurting others.
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What’s the Story?
In YOU'VE GOT MAIL, Tom Hanks plays Joe Fox, scion of a family that owns a chain of enormous bookstores (think Barnes & Noble). Meg Ryan plays Katherine Kelly, owner of a beloved independent children's book store called The Shop Around the Corner. When the new Fox store moves in around her corner, they take each other on, not knowing that they are in fact friends, and falling for each other, online.
Is It Any Good?
The classic story of two enemies who discover that they are really the "dear friends" who share a loving pen pal relationship is deliciously updated for the era of email. The witty dialogue gets high gloss from two of the finest light romantic leads in Hollywood, whose chemistry was already proven in Sleepless in Seattle. It's clear from the beginning where it's going, but it's also clear they will make it a pleasure along the way, and they do.
Movie Details
Studio: Warner Bros., Director: Nora Ephron
Run time: 0 minutes
Theatrical release: 12/20/1998
MPAA Rating: PG
Run time: 0 minutes
Theatrical release: 12/20/1998
MPAA Rating: PG
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
Great romantic comedy.
This movie is wonderful. Kids could watch it; but may not like it for the romantic parts.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive consumerism
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- Good role models
Possibly the greatest movie EVER
Possibly one of my favorite movies of all time. I don't see how You've Got Mail could be considered inappropriate by any stretch of the imagination. It is one of the greatest love stories I have ever seen, and I would recommend it to anyone, although I do think that anyone under about 13 would get pretty bored with it. There is a great message, and it is very touching
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive consumerism
Might be a little boring for small children
It's a wonderful comedy/romance that shows how two adults fall in love, first by meeting in a chat-room. The only problem about this movie is that there's LOTS of money and business issues in this movie that may not be appropriate for tweens. The movie does have some bad language, but a very mild amount. So I wouldn't consider it a problem. If you love a good romance, this is the movie for you!
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I rate this title pause for age 14 and give it
One of my faves, but NOT for kids.
I LOVE this movie, and the on-screen chemistry between Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan never fails to please. However, if you are the type of parent who teaches your children to value the sanctity of marriage, skip this one. I would not recommend this a movie for anyone under the age of 14. While there are no nudity or "bedroom" scenes, there are, as the main review mentions, plenty of inappropriate relationships, not to mention some very strong language. While I realize that my 9 & 12 year olds are probably exposed to some of this in the real world, I believe that we, as parents, need to realize that we send a message of approval to our children when we bring media into our homes. Just because it is out there, and others may be allowing their children to watch, doesn't mean that we should lower our standards and follow suit. Home should be a haven from the "noises" of the world. There are plenty of other choices for the younger set.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
A Witty and Light-Hearted Family Comedy!
YOU'VE GOT MAIL is from the same creators, actors, and director as SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. The differences being: in this one there's internet instead of a call-in-radio show, Hanks's son is replaced by Hanks's dog, and the characters meet before the very end. Saying that, it succeeds everywhere that SLEEPLESS did. It is just as fun, just as intelligent, just as romantic, and just as family-friendly. Two women briefly mention "cybersex" (not graphic at all). Passing reference is made to Hanks's stepmom "running off with the nanny" (both are women). Language consists of a few "a*s"s, one "hell", and one "b**ch". There is no violence or drugs. Great family comedy. Anyone who can watch SLEEPLESS can watch this.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
A Must See!
Meg and Tom are wonderful in this. No bad language and Meg is a stitch! Definantely a must see!
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A 'watch it 100 times' kind of movie!!!
It is a romantic comedy, that the whole family will love.You can watch it over, and over again and it will be as; New, funny, and cute as it was when you first saw the opening credits!!!
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Way off
Since when does Goliath winning make for a good romantic comedy? I came away from this movie angry. I didn't like Tom Hanks self-absorbed character and I didn't want Meg Ryan's to fall for him.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Good, romantic chick flick!
There were a couple of iffy parts, but they were only dialogue. No visuals. I liked the plot, and Tom Hanks is as funny as ever. I fell in love with Meg Ryan in this movie. She was at her best. Perfect for ages 12+.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Sweet.
This movie was a lovely little tale, as Tom Hanks as a brilliant (as always) leading man and Meg Ryan suprisinly good. A family or a girls-night-in movie.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Romantic but yes, predictable.
You've Got Mail is one of those movies that is like a soap opera because its almost too romantic but you can't stop watching it. I really liked it because it was a very touching story of a guy who really screwed up with his love life but was able to realize his pig-headedness and fix his mistakes before it was too late. It was funny to keep wondering whether Katharine would ever realize who her Internet buddy really was. You should definetly see it!!
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i laughed
it is cool
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