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Something's Gotta Give

5 star:		(53)
4 star:		(41)
3 star:		(42)
2 star:		(22)
1 star:		(25)

 

 

While I am nowhere near a 50 something, and closer to a 30 something, I can still appreciate an intelligent romantic comedy with a convincing and witty cast. I love Diane Keaton's character, especially with her quirky hang-ups (no pun.) Humor, charm, intellect and vulnerability ring true for both her and Nicholson, to whom before this movie, I was not a huge fan. It inspires us all to develop our skills and talents and to never give up on finding our soul mate, regardless of how late in life he/she might arrive. It was precious in some parts, and soulful in others. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

for once,we have a comedy/romance/drama that actually contains all
three elements in pretty equal measure.the main cast are all very good
in this one,as are the supporting players.i found the movie
heartwarming and touching,without being maudlin.the comedy bits are
handled well as are the dramatic and romantic moments.the movie is
dramatic without being melodramatic.the romantic moments are tender,but
not overdone.the comics moments are funny without being silly.the laugh
are honest in this movie.i felt the dialogue was sharp and witty,and
the story overall is written well.this is what might be considered a
"chick flick",but i'm a guy and i liked it.for me Something's Gotta
Give is a 4/5

Perhaps at 34 I am too young to 'get' this movie. I was hoping for a great romantic comedy, but found this one fell flat. Not even in the same universe as As Good as It Gets. After Jack Nicholson's character is stranded at Diane Keaton's house, I just lost interest. I didn't think he was anyone's dream man, and their love scene was frankly more than a little embarrassing. And the ending! Let's just say I find it very hard to believe a 60-something leopard would change his spots.

I like this produck because I received it in very good condition and it work well.The disk did have any schratch or delema. Comparing to other provider this was with no hesitarion the best. This product meet my expectation.

Hey all I am 24 years old. I liked this movie alot. I was very sweet. But, I noticed one thing strange that I did not like about this movie. The whole time I was watching (this is the only reason it is not a five star movie) the movie I keep thinking where is Helen Hunt. Then I had to remind myself this is not "As Good As It Gets". Also an excellent movie. The movie just mimiced "As Good As It Get". Weird rich guy, falls in love with woman. Woman finally falls in love with rich guy. Nicholson was awesome as usuall. I do how ever recommend that you see the movie. Well worth it.

Classic Nicholson! Great flick. Even my husband loved it.

I was surprised that this movie was recommended to me. It had moments of humor, but all in all I was left feeling disappointed. Not to mention that I felt embarassed watching this with my mother since there's full on frontal nudity--and it ain't pretty! It was also totally unnecessary, which just left me wondering WHY??
The story was okay, but I had a hard time believing the characters motives. Why are these people becoming couples? It didn't seem real and the writers/director didn't seem to care.

Something's Gotta Give has its shortcomings. The secondary characters aren't very well-developed. Keanu Reeves is not believable in the role of a doctor (nor is he believable as Keaton's admirer). There are moments when Diane Keaton whines too much (or sobs too much). But there is such chemistry between her and Nicholson that it's worth seeing. They make the movie lively and sparkling and humorous - and they're courageous enough to bare onscreen what other actors their age would be quick to cover up. It's not often that one sees such an engaging romance between older people. Nicholson pulls it off with a few waggles of his eyebrows and some truly surprising moments of tenderness; Keaton manages to be both sassy and vulnerable. They're a great match.

Something's Gotta Give is a romantic comedy that pairs Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton for the first time since 1981's Reds. The film is a romantic comedy about Harry Sanborn (Mr. Nicholson), a 63-year-old playboy who is infamous for never having been married. Harry has a penchant for women half his age and the film opens with him driving to the Hamptons home of 30-year-old Marin (Amanda Peet). Marin's mother is a famous playwright, Erica Barry (Ms. Keaton) who is not supposed home. While Harry is in the kitchen, Erica & her sister Zoe (Frances McDormand) come into the house and mistake him for an intruder. When Erica finds out he is dating her daughter, she immediately dislikes Harry. While engaged in some foreplay with Marin, Harry suffers a mild heart attack and is rushed to hospital. The scene of Harry being taken in on a gurney will be repeated several times throughout the film. The attending physician, Dr. Julian Mercer, turns out to be a big fan of Erica's and asks her out to dinner. Harry is forced to recuperate at Erica's house and sparks fly between the two and they end up sleeping together. The romance doesn't last as Harry is not the commitment type and Erica is heartbroken. The play Erica is writing ends up to be about the their relationship and it is a smash hit and Erica ends up with Julian. Harry has second thoughts about the relationship and eventually tracks Erica down to Paris where she is with Julian. In the end, Erica & Harry end up together with Marin being married and having a baby. Ms. Keaton won a great deal of praise for her role including winning a Golden Globe and garnering an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. While Ms. Keaton is good in her role, her character seems a bit too whiny. The premise of the movie is supposed to be that middle-aged woman are desirable as they have strength, smarts and looks even though middle-aged men overlook them for younger women. Ms. Keaton comes off as flighty and emotionally high strung that puts her against the premises. Her relationship with the much younger doctor is the retort to Harry's dalliances with younger women, but it doesn't seem to be a believable relationship. Mr. Nicholson is perfect in his role, as he is essentially playing a character he has played numerous times. Ms. Peet is also quite good as is Ms. McDormand in a under utilized part.

This is a fun and cute comedy with a great cast and beautiful scenery, but it drags on WAY too long, and ultimately ends up as an unmemorable waste of 2 plus hours. I know I would have liked it more had it been about 20 minutes shorter. Either way, this is worth seeing for fans of Diane Keaton, who just sparkles. Jack Nicholson is his usual self, but I LOVE Amanda Peet and Frances McDormand, who unfortunately, aren't given much to do. Keanu Reeves is less irritating than in his other films and luckily, has a small role. I'm glad I saw this, but it is way overhyped by critics. The usual formulaic Hollywood romance, only this time, the ones who fall in love are old.