9 Rom-Coms That Would Be Over in 10 Minutes If They Had Cell Phones

Cell phones may make our lives easier, but they certainly take away the charming confusion and twists from our favorite rom-coms.

So, here's to serendipity, handwritten love letters, and love stories that take their sweet time to unfold.

1. You've Got Mail: From Megabytes to Megaphones

In the world of dial-up internet and email pen pals, the 1998 rom-com You've Got Mail gave us a love story for the digital age. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan charmed us as business rivals who unknowingly fall in love online. But if they had cell phones? A quick WhatsApp message and profile picture check would have wrapped up the film before they could say ASL?.

2. Bridget Jones 's Diary: When Texting Beats Diary Entries

Our lovable Bridget kept us entertained with her handwritten diary entries, messy life and the hilarious love triangle with Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. However, if she had a cell phone, she could have sent a text instead of writing a diary entry about her feelings for Mark Darcy. An emoji-filled chat would have cleared up misunderstandings and the film would end with an Instagram selfie, not a kiss in the snow.

3. Serendipity: Google Maps, Not Magic

Serendipity is all about fate and finding each other in a city as big as New York. However, if John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale had cell phones, the heart-thumping chase around the city wouldn't have happened. They could have shared locations on Google Maps, met up for coffee, and we'd be back home before our popcorn ran out.

4. The Wedding Planner: Speed Dial Over Slow Revelations

Jennifer Lopez, a meticulous wedding planner, falls for Matthew McConaughey, only to find out he's the groom of the wedding she's planning. The twist is entertaining but, let's face it, a little outdated in the era of cell phones. A saved contact or a quick Facebook stalk would reveal the groom's identity immediately. Less drama, but more time for JLo's spectacular dance scenes!

5. 50 First Dates: Snapchat Memories over Scrapbooks

In this heartfelt rom-com, Adam Sandler has to woo an amnesiac Drew Barrymore every day as she forgets him each morning. With a cell phone, Sandler could have documented their time together with snaps and videos, showing her the footage each morning. It might not be as romantic as a customized VHS tape, but it's a lot quicker.

6. When Harry Met Sally: Speedy Connections Not Slow Burns

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan took 12 years and three meetings to finally get together. Imagine if they had cell phones and social media to stay connected? Instead of waiting years between each encounter, a few text messages and Facebook likes could have sped up their slow-burning romance considerably.

7. Sleepless in Seattle: When Calls Trump Radio Shows

Tom Hanks, a grieving widower, pours his heart out on a national radio show and captures the heart of Meg Ryan. With a cell phone? His lonely nights could have been spent swiping right on a dating app, chatting with potential matches, and the movie would end in a cozy coffee shop, not on top of the Empire State Building.

8. While You Were Sleeping: Speedy Confirmations over Comical Confusions

In this 90s classic, Sandra Bullock saves a man, gets mistaken for his fiancée while he's in a coma, and falls in love with his brother. A single group text to the family would clear up the whole fiancée confusion before it even starts. Sure, it's less fun, but a lot quicker.

9. Love, Actually: Love in the Time of Texting

In this holiday classic, love stories intertwine in the most heartwarming ways. But if everyone had cell phones? The little boy could text his crush instead of running through an airport. Keira Knightley would know about her husband's best friend's feelings through a leaked WhatsApp chat. The PM could slide into Natalie's DMs without the carol singers' ruse. In the era of texting, Love, Actually could be Love, Instantly.