seeingbystarlight "Some say I'm the expert on the younger woman...That's probably because I've been dating them for over forty years."Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) prides himself on his many affairs with beautiful ladies.As the movie opens, he's about to spend a nice long weekend in the company of Marin (Amanda Peet), whose mother, famous playwright Erica Berry (Diane Keaton), owns a beach house in the Hamptons which seems perfect for a romantic tryst.The appearance of Erica herself, however, interrupts the two love birds just as their relationship is about to get serious, and along with her sister Zoe (Frances McDormand), descends upon Harry as he's raiding the refrigerator, and (mistaking him for a burglar) nearly gets him arrested.What follows is a very uncomfortable dinner during which Erica is barely able to conceal her dislike for Harry."He says he's leaving as soon as the sun comes up." Marin tells her mother in the kitchen."Why? His car doesn't have headlights?"The unpleasant evening culminates with Harry having a heart attack.After Erica is forced to give him mouth to mouth, Harry is rushed to the hospital where he is attended to by Dr. Julian Mercer (Keanu Reeves) who happens to be a huge fan of Erica's, and sets out to pursue her.After a series of disasters which lead to Harry staying at a begrudging Erica's beach house (he's unable to travel), the two find themselves falling into a torrid love affair, from which neither of them will emerge unscathed.This is a rare jewel of a movie.Not only is it hysterically funny (it is that), but it also deals with a theme rarely seen in romantic comedies, which is that of two older people falling in love instead of the usual post High School couples we always see.After all, there is life after forty.All the actors are just spectacular.Nancy Meyers does an incredible job making this movie. She's incredibly talented both as a writer and as a director, and I have yet to see a movie of hers I dislike.In an age where Hollywood seems to be going down the drain, it's nice to know there's a filmmaker out there who still knows what she is doing.Originally, Review #128Posted On: August 18, 2011

Python Hyena Something's Gotta Give (2003): Dir: Nancy Meyers / Cast: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Amanda Peet, Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand: Amusing romantic comedy about relationships and commitment. Jack Nicholson stars as an ageing playboy who travels with his much younger girlfriend to a beach resort where her mother interrupts their romancing. After a sudden heart condition he is cared for by his girlfriend's mother. The film teases viewers with romance and denials allowing soul seeking resolutions. Directed by Nancy Meyers who previously made a similar film called What Women Want. Her films often regard relationship functions and what makes us tick and how others will react. Fine chemistry between Nicholson and Diane Keaton that boarders on shyness and resentment. This is overly predictable but both leads have charm and likable comic disposition that works. Amanda Peet is underwritten as Keaton's daughter who just disappears through most of the film and shows up when convenient. Keanu Reeves plays Nicholson's doctor who attempts a romance with Keaton. It plays as an opposite to Nicholson's romance to the much younger Peet with age difference coming into play. Frances McDormand plays Keaton's sister and the role is beneath what she is capable of. Strong theme regarding age and romance and what has to give to make it all work. Score: 6 ½ / 10

Davis P Well, Nancy Meyers does it again! Nancy Meyers really knows what she is doing, she's one of my absolute favorite filmmakers! The characters in this film are just so wonderfully written and they have many many deep dramatic layers to them, they certainly are not one dimensional. Diane Keaton really did deserve that academy award nomination! She was robbed, I swear she was robbed! And I'm surprised Jack Nicholson didn't get an Oscar nomination for his wonderful performance, he was great too! And one of the best things about this film is the awesome on screen chemistry that Keaton and Nicholson share throughout this movie, they really do convince you that their love is real. The script is very in depth and entertaining. This is one of those movies that can juggle comedy, drama, and romance so well! Meyers really balances everything very well! And I applaud Diane for being brave enough to do a nude scene at her age, but ya know, she looks great for her age in 2003. That scene was a hilarious scene, and I'm glad it was in there. Also the sex scenes were very funny and very romantic at the same time, which can be hard to do, so yay them! Amanda Peet and Francis McDormand were very funny and did well in their respective roles. I adore the way somethings gotta give very intelligently explores love and the reasoning behind Diane's character's loneliness and why she seems to be a little distant at times. This movie is truly very smart and fun to watch! Truly a classic! Also Keanu Reeves had a great role as well. 9/10.

Ted Stone That's right something is boring in Denmark and do you know what it is? I will give you ten guesses and all ten of those guesses should be this movie, because Something's Gotta Give is a very boring movie. There are obviously a couple of legend actors and actresses in this movie so it should be amazing but it is just an average romantic comedy with big time actors going through the paces and I guess just doing this for the big payoff at the end of the day. I was very disappointed and bored throughout. What should have been an 8 or 9 out of 10 is instead just a 4 and most of that is for the pretty good writing by whoever wrote this movie.