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Somethings Gotta Give
2003
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Somethings Gotta Give
Positive Reviews
69
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4.5
Somethings Gotta Gives greatest strength is occasionally its greatest weakness, as it coasts on Keaton and Nicholsons chemistry while letting the plot ..
Av Club
2.0
type Movie Current Status In Season mpaa PG 13 Wide Release Date 12/12/03 performer Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Jon Favreau, Frances McDormand, Aman ..
EW
4.4
Some say Im an expert on the younger woman since Ive been dating them for 40 years..Whos talking here
Rogerebert
4.0
This is a very old fashioned romantic comedy.Writer/director Nancy Meyerss movie is solidly constructed, which is both good and bad.
Common Sense Media
4.5
And if thats not enough absurdist humor for you, theres also Meryl Streep.
Austin Chronicle
1.5
Neither a thought provoking generic redux like Todd Haynes Far From Heaven nor a hilarious takeoff like some of John Waters best work, Die Mommie Die!
Austin Chronicle
2.5
Even through a slew of conventional gags and a plot that lacks the nerve to be anything more than a seasoned take on When Harry Met Sally, Keaton and ..
3.0
It sounds like not much, but actually, its something quite extraordinary: one moment that really feels like real life.
3.1
Meyers couldnt resist living up to her predisposed reputation with an ending so false that its almost indescribable.
E Film Critic
1.5
This ugly, repugnant ending, which I wont describe but you can surely guess before you buy a ticket, had me feeling like Id wasted ninety minutes of m ..
E Film Critic
5.0
Its a pleasure to watch such consummate professionals.The other surprise is how fast the movie whips through plot.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
It also takes too long in the final act to write itself out of its plot entanglements, and ends up looking rather too pleased with itself.
4.0
Somethings Gotta Give is a delightful romance movie, but most likely will be categorized as a Chick Flick.
Cinema Blend
2.0
Critique: This is not so much a horrible movie, as much as its a lazy one that seems to rip off every other better romantic comedy out there and deliv ..
JoBlo
3.5
Its a magic time and it can render any man, anywhere absolutely helpless.
Spirituality And Practice
2.0
The stars may be acting royalty, but their joint vehicle is the cinematic equivalent of cheap costume jewelry.
One Guys Opinion
1.5
But this film wasnt just bad, it had an irritating quality throughout that made you want to really hate what it stands for and resent its insincerely ..
Sover
3.1
Somethings Gotta Give will likely be viewed by most audiences as a chick flick, and its probably an apt description.The film will strike its most soli ..
ReelViews
2.5
A perfect example of the power of casting to improve weak material, writer director Nancy Meyerss romantic comedy follows the turbulent love affair of ..
Tv Guide
3.8
Here shes more aware of herself, aware of the chasm between control and emotional chaos.
Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
Meyerss works have always had good chick appeal but not a filmmaking style that normally interests me.
4.4
Without Nicholson and Keaton, the movie would be fair. With them, its one of the few good romantic comedies this year.
Usa Today
2.5
The films lone bright spot is Keanu Reeves performance as a doctor with a crush on Keaton.
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
This is one of those rare films that depicts sexuality in mature adults.
Lariat
3.0
The characters undergo personal journeys just deep enough to make them respectable film characters, but not so deep that it will turn off romantic com ..
Eric Ds Nider
4.0
The conversations here are ripe with revelations about love and sex and commitment that both literally and figuratively mess with Harrys heart.
News Review
3.0
For the most part, though, its like the subtitle scene in Annie Hall, in reverse.Overall, this is decently acted and delivers nicely in terms of both ..
View London
3.8
Meyerss latest is worth seeing for its offbeat story, its tantalizing settings, and most of all, its spot on acting, especially by Keaton and Nicholso ..
Cs Monitor
4.0
Nicholson is good, too great, even, in a couple of scenes but Keaton deserves both bravas and blown kisses for her funny and touching portrayal.
Film Journal International ..
3.8
Without it, this romantic comedys flaws would seem even more apparent.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
Doesnt Americas 50 and fabulous set deserve better than a movie this superficial and pandering
Boston
3.5
Its worth it for Keaton and Nicholson and Reeves and McDormand, if it comes to that.Its worth it to enjoy Meyers skill with running gags.
Mountain X
3.1
Facebook elevated concerns about election interference Tuesday, announcing that it had uncovered sophisticated efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to ..
Star Tribune
4.5
Am I the only one whos tired of seeing Jack Nicholson doing his best Jack Nicholson impersonation
3.0
Theres a lot of pleasure in watching seasoned pros like Nicholson and Keaton do their pas de deux of late blooming romance.
Toronto Star
2.5
And thats what spoiled this eagerly awaited movie for shallow me.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l ..
Q Network
4.5
Its better designed than most 50s romances, though, with a mutely tasteful palette of creamy whites and beiges and pale yellows.)
Slate
1.5
CO2, however, is a harmless natural substance, so CO2 extraction doesnt result in residual solvent contamination.
Observer
3.5
A surprisingly good comedy that managed to exceed expectations basically because of the strong performances of Nicholson and Keaton.
Flim Threet
2.0
Turns out its the comedy, as this May December tale for the Calendar Girls set proves more formulaic than an algebra exam.
Bbc
4.0
If Ericas distress makes you laugh, her richly deserved joy might just bring a tear to your eye.
The New York Times
3.8
Somethings Gotta Give runs just over two hoursausually far too long for a romantic comedyaand it is a testament to the strong material writer director ..
The Movie Boy
3.5
Both stars carry the film over its rough spots most of the time, but the second half drags its heels a bit.
Bullz-Eye
2.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La ..
Calendar Live
3.8
Women everywhere especially those of a certain age will find in this film at last a love story that makes senseand moviegoers around the country shoul ..
Hollywood
3.0
Latest Entertainment Videos Its script is sharp, its dialogue is acerbic, its stars could hardly be better and, in its more sparkling moments, it exud ..
Seattle Pi
4.0
A goofy girl, hair intelligently pulled back, wide set eyes covered in a sheen of tears and the kind of big specs chosen with a nod to fashion and dra ..
Standard
3.0
What, two hours isnt long enough to convey them falling in love through dialogue without inserting these insulting scenes.She couldnt have cut somethi ..
Tony Medley
3.8
But despite the obviousness of the casting, this bubble gum layered romantic comedy for adults is a surprisingly pleasant affair.
Movie Freak
5.0
The comedic timing and the sheer skill they display is wonderful.
Cnn
3.1
Nicholson and Keaton give comedic polish to September September romantic comedy, despite out of sync chemistry While blessed with entertaining perform ..
Spliced Wire
3.5
The task of keeping this from getting too smart for its own good falls squarely on the dependable shoulders of Washington.
Herald Sun
3.0
Theres a lot of pleasure in watching seasoned pros like Nicholson and Keaton do their pas de deux of late blooming romance.
The Star
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it.
Film Freak Central
2.0
Nancy Meyers film all but shouts Older women are sexy too! and while thats a point well taken, its taken repeatedly.
Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
With plenty of funny and feel goody moments, the movie is a love story for an age group often overlooked by Hollywood although it has wide appeal. And ..
E Online
2.5
The screenplay behind this study in sit com blandness is as sharp as Jack Nicholsons wisdom tooth, rounded and worn and, possibly, missing in action.
Varia Gate
3.8
For example, whenever I go to the bank, the teller requires my passport or driver licenses.I have never felt unhappy about such a request.
Kansas City
3.1
Always surfing the edge of trite, but nonetheless essentially entertaining, the picture earns a strong B+ until the elongated resolution and predicted ..
Ross Anthony
3.8
Somethings Gotta Give Review By Joe Lozito View all articles by Joe Lozito Thoroughly and surprisingly likeable romantic comedy despite the terrible t ..
Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
It reeks of clumsy point and shoot direction and it feels more staged than the plays of Dianes character.
Montreal Film Journal
3.5
But if Keaton is miscast or misdirected she has wonderful moments once Ericas defenses come tumbling down.
News Week
3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
3.5
Moreover, she has an uncanny ability to waver between laughter and tears; this is exquisite when its done subtly, but theres one scene where its so ov ..
Film Quips Online
3.0
The movies effectiveness boils down to Ms. Keaton. You cheer for her when she laughs. You sympathize with her when she weeps. And when she does both a ..
Guide Live
4.0
Sure, Somethings Gotta Give is a chick flick.Its a chick flick in the worst way.
Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
Why this Detroit business decided to stay and expand in the city This 27 year old from Waterford wants people to know small businesses like his can ma ..
Freep
2.0
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.
Film Blather
3.0
But Meyers forgets that the excitement and satisfaction of resolution can slip into boredom if this resolution takes too long to arrive.
Future Movies
4.5
Boasting a quintessential Diane Keaton performance thats beautifully matched with expert work from Jack Nicholson, Gotta actually manages to make midd ..
James Sanford on Film
3.1
I went from thinking This movie is great! to thinking This movie sucks!
Aisle Seat
2.5
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get back returns
Movie Eye
4.5
Unfortunately for the audience, what gives is the films second half, stranding a phenomenal pair of performances by Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson.
IGN Movies
2.5
While the formulaic romance is surely burdened by its predictability, it is also buoyed by Keaton and Nicholsons frankly delightful performances.
Nitrate Online
2.0
Marian is married off and knocked up with the swift use of one single piece of exposition that makes absolutely no sense in execution and even less se ..
Films Nobs
2.0
... a frothy, formulaic romantic comedy redeemed by its incandescent leading players, Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.
Review Journal
3.8
Pity this performance cant be lodged in a better movie, but Somethings Gotta Give is passable fantasy.
Seattle Times
3.5
But this one is fun.It could almost be a prequel to the absolute classic, On Golden Pond.
Juicy Cerebellum
4.0
December December romance between Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson is a funny and warm look at just how scary love can be.
Net Flix
3.1
Wallows in self referential smugness, deliriously amused with its own cleverness.
Premiere Magazine
2.5
A romance comedy of the type favoured by writer director Nancy Meyers, who, from her script for Private Benjamin to her remakes of Father of the Bride ..
Globe and Mail
1.5
The film is dangerously slender and predictable, the happy ending apparently unavoidable. One can see the latter coming from a considerable distance, ..
World Socialist Web Site
4.4
With a surprisingly resonant emotional undercurrent, this adult relationship comedy comes off as extremely likable, if not lovable.
Citysearch
4.0
The last thing thats gotta be sacrificed to the fires of love is Harrys sense of immortality and his lifetime appetite for insubstantial relationships ..
Hartford Courant
3.0
Somethings Gotta Give gives us a good first hour... then it just gives up.
Edge Boston
3.1
Any hints at sophistication and there are many are constantly undermined by smarminess and cornball predictability.
Imdb
3.1
At times hilarious and definitely the best date movie in theaters, but thats not saying all that much.
Arizona Daily Star
2.0
Messy and scatterbrained at times, but overall a wired and frequently witty rom com.
Entertainment Today
4.4
are a throwback to the great romantic comedy couples of Hollywoods golden past as well as an example for the younger generation.
Boston Herald
2.0
The movie wants us to believe that theres something terribly sophisticated and high minded happening onscreen, but ultimately it banks on the sight of ..
Style Weekly
4.5
Somethings Gotta Give still manages to work as a reasonably amusing romantic comedy simply through the presence of Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in ..
3.1
A movie that lets an ageing actress dominate the screen, and what a pleasure it is to watch a star reborn, at any age.
Canada
3.0
A man who discovers the beauty of a woman his own age Only Hollywood birthplace of the Trophy Wife could try to pass this notion off as something clev ..
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