The story is told in a fairly unpolished fashion, bumbling along without much direction and not very artfully done. While acknowledging the half centuty of differences in circumstance, Nora Ephron's You've Got Mail was exactly the right way to do it.

As for the setting, this movie clearly was in the queue for a long time before they made it, as rather than being a charming "old country" movie, it was released two years after Hungary had allied itself with Hitler. Frankly, I am astonished that they did not change the setting to someplace more appropriate. In hindsight, it is hard to think of the characters enduring what was to come, with Germany taking over in 1944 and the USSR after that - and particularly considering that Hungary had participated in the Nazi invasion of the USSR.

Context aside, this movie is okay, but there is a reason it has maintained such a low profile over the years. This is not a major classic, but the kind of film that is, as it is, distributed by TCM.

Classic Jimmy Stewart emotional appeal. Quite slow beginning that becomes compelling the more one watches.

Classic Rom Com set in a Budapest gift shop filled with wonderful characters. The editing is done to perfection. Margaret Sullavan plays it a little over the top, but James stewart is spot on. It plays out well and ends perfectly.

One of my favorite movies to watch no matter what time of the year. I like that You've Got Mail was based off this movie in some parts and they also used In The Good Old Summertime. James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan make a great on screen couple. A must see film if you love the classics.

Such a likable film! I just watched it for the first ime and I would have a hard time saying which is better- this original 1940 version, or the 1998 remake. Jimmy Stewart shows his finest sensitive acting skills here and Margaret Sullavan is both cute and smart. :) Wonderful acting all around, and a clever, engaging story that had me laughing hard at some moments and tearing up at others. Highly recommended!

I've come to think that The Shop Around the Corner ranks with The Philadelphia Story, It's A Wonderful Life, and Casablanca as one of the finest films of the forties. It's wittty, romantic, and cleverly plotted, and the minor characters are wonderful. It's also one of James Stewart's finest roles; his is a fully-rounded character, and so is Margaret Sullavan's.

i have not seen this movie but it was based of the musical my school did last year called She loves Me and the movie you've got mail was bassed of it and ya so i think if i took the time to watch it it would be good

The original "You've Got Mail," this was one of Jimmy Stewart's best. The entire cast is delightful and the script is funny and sweet. A perfect little film that never gets old.

This is such a cute Jimmy Stewart movie.

Love this movie. The bookstore in you've got mail is the shop around the corner. Love how this original was able to take a modern twist and still a favorite. Highly recommend the 2 movies!