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Usually the passage of many years -- even decades -- is required before a popular film achieves the designation of "classic," but {|Rob Reiner|}'s charming and witty romantic comedy attained that lofty status much sooner than most. Certainly it's best remembered for the hilarious scene, set in a New York delicatessen, in which preternaturally perky {|Meg Ryan|} loudly simulates an orgasm for skeptical {|Billy Crystal|} -- much to the amusement of a nearby female patron (played by Reiner's mother), who instructs the waiter, "I'll have what she's having!" That's just one great line among many penned by Nora Ephron, whose episodic plot initially introduces Crystal and Ryan as friends who vow to resist sexual attraction to preserve the nature of their unique relationship. The story spans many years and even evokes suspense by delaying what many viewers believe should be inevitable. Will they or won't they? The sparkling script, airy direction, irresistibly cute characters, and New York settings jell perfectly, making When Harry Met Sally one of contemporary cinema's funniest romantic gems. The new wide-screen Special Edition DVD includes seven minutes of never-before-seen footage, commentary by Reiner, Ephron, Crystal, and {|Carrie Fisher|}, the original theatrical trailer, and a music video by {|Harry Connick, Jr.|}