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Something's Gotta Give

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Something's Gotta Give (2003)

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Reviews Counted:159

Fresh:111

Rotten:48

Average Rating:6.5/10

Consensus: Keaton shines in this smartly funny romantic comedy.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for sexual content, brief nudity and strong language

Runtime: 2 hrs 8 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Dec 12, 2003 Wide

Box Office: $124,590,960

Synopsis: In the sparkling comedy SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE directed by Nancy Meyers (WHAT WOMEN WANT), divorced, successful playwright Erica Barry (Diane Keaton) has given up on finding a fulfilling romantic... In the sparkling comedy SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE directed by Nancy Meyers (WHAT WOMEN WANT), divorced, successful playwright Erica Barry (Diane Keaton) has given up on finding a fulfilling romantic relationship. When her beautiful young daughter Marin (Amanda Peet) visits the family's Hamptons home with her aging, lothario boyfriend Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson), Erica's plight as a mature, single woman comes into stark focus. Harry exclusively dates young women, which infuriates Erica. Though initially they repel each other, things change when Harry has a heart attack and Erica comes to his aid. The two make peace and discover a smoldering attraction to one another. However, love never comes without complications. Harry still has a romantic obligation to Marin, and Erica gets a taste of Harry's lifestyle when the sexy young doctor Julian (Keanu Reeves) hits on her. Whether Erica and Harry can reconcile their differences provides the premise for an elegant, touching, and amusing tale. In their first movie together since REDS, Keaton and Nicholson share natural chemistry, each giving powerful and moving performances under Meyers' expert direction. [More]

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Frances McDormand, Keanu Reeves

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Frances McDormand, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau, Paul Michael Glaser

Director: Nancy Meyers

Director: Nancy Meyers
Screenwriter: Nancy Meyers
Producer: Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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As monotonous and predictable as a pacemaker.

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Adrian Hennigan
Adrian Hennigan
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If you've seen the previews, you've already watched the best parts of 'Something's Gotta Give.'

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12/13/03
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Brian Orndorf
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Something's Gotta Give is exactly the kind of 'adult' dreck that you'd expect to see on Broadway.

Full Review Source: Salon.com | comment Comment
12/13/03
Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor
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Someday, Amanda Peet will find a great role in a great film.

Full Review Source: Nitrate Online | comment Comment
12/15/03
Cynthia Fuchs
Cynthia Fuchs
Nitrate Online

"Something's Gotta Give" gives us a good first hour... then it just gives up.

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01/22/04
David Foucher
David Foucher
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Any hints at sophistication -- and there are many -- are constantly undermined by smarminess and cornball predictability.

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12/16/03
David N. Butterworth
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...not nearly as fun and breezy as it should be, as it's weighed down by a terminally slow pace and overlong running time...

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12/21/03
David Nusair
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More disgusting than funny.

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12/23/03
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
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It's really no more than a coy wish list for all the women who ever wanted to bring Jack Nicholson to heel.

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12/10/03
Ella Taylor
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This contrived fantasy has a few funny moments, but the wish-fulfillment factor is its draw.

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12/12/03
Eric Harrison
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Meyers couldn’t resist living up to her predisposed reputation with an ending so false that it’s almost indescribable.

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12/11/03
Erik Childress
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The cast members stand around begging -- pleading on their knees -- for sharp, punchy, funny dialogue to deliver like only they can. They never get it.

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