Review of You've Got Mail (1998) by Klaus-Winfried T — 20 Oct 2009

Like a modern fairy tale. And great actors!

This review of You've Got Mail (1998) was written by Klaus-Winfried T on 20 Oct 2009.

You've Got Mail has generally received positive reviews.

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