A Disappointing Continuation

A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

(Originally reviewed: 13/01/2017) When comedies are this good it makes you think about what really makes a picture as funny as it ends up to be, the answer is, it all depends on the actors, the writers and the execution. Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton are superb, they play off of each other with real ease, and create one of the most entertaining on screen romances I have seen in quite some while. Keaton (The Godfather) is equally as worthy as Mr Nicholson, with her unforgettable crying sequence where we don't know whether to laugh or cry, which I of course mean as a good thing. Keanu Reeves plays a kind-hearted doctor with real sincerity and his performance is as follows. I also enjoyed the supporting cast which includes Francis McDormand, Amanda Peet and Rachael Ticotin.The picture is beautifully shot, most notably with the beach house view and its humour very smart, I like a comedy that doesn't have to use bottom of the barrel humour with no payoff. I did feel sorry for Reeves, he ends up being that nice guy who put's everyone else's happiness first, I singled him out though because I believe this film would not work without him. Overall Nancy Meyers's has created a wholly pleasant picture with strong comedic chemistry, funny writing, real personality and a satisfying conclusion.

My major disappointment with Something's Gotta Give is not hearing a single note of Johnny Mercer's famous standard in a film with that title and having an extensive music score. I'm sure there's a story why that didn't happen. Other than that this is one sleek romantic comedy about some older people finding true love.For Diane Keaton she's kind of wrapped herself in her work and her reputation as America's leading female playwright since Lillian Hellman. Her daughter Amanda Peet however is dating 60 something Jack Nicholson a record industry mogul. Nicholson is a compulsive womanizer and Peet is the latest in a long line of trophy beauties. This man has something to prove.But at their summer beach house Nicholson suffers some cardiac arrest and he's bound there while he mends. And of course Nicholson discovers that an intelligent woman close to his own age might actually have something to offer. Because 30 something doctor Keanu Reeves who is treating Nicholson finds Keaton most intriguing. In fact I've never seen Keanu Reeves more romantic on the screen.I'm older than all the principal characters in this film and I'm always glad to see films like Something's Gotta Give for us senior citizens showing that even if we have to take it easy we can still enjoy life and all it has to offer.If you're in my age bracket, don't miss this one.

Nancy Meyers has made a beautiful little film in 'Something's Gotta Give', a box-office blockbuster, that has aged well. I throughly enjoyed this tale of love, lust & romance!'Something's Gotta Give' Synopsis: A swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age.'Something's Gotta Give' is about finding Mr & Ms perfect, without our imperfections, & that, is its biggest strength. I loved the aging protagonists, played so marvelously by both, Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton. Its the charming on-screen chemistry between the two screen-legends, is what makes 'Something's Gotta Give' so infectiously sweet.Meyers's Screenplay is excellent. The narrative just flows & the interactions between all of its primary characters, is top-notch. A special mention for the natural dialogue. Meyers's Direction, also, deserves full marks. She has very successfully made a film, that wins you over with its sweetness & humor.Definitely, worth a watch.

What is happening in this movie? I'm watching it right now, but I don't know. I mean if I had ten million dollars to make a movie it sure as sh*t would not be this movie. I would want to make a good movie, y'know, one that means something, but hey, I make pizzas for a living, the f*ck do I know. Did you know that when you employ actors to act they can simulate real life experiences? Yeah, it's true, all that is required is a director and a script- but you would never guess it with this movie. Maybe this movie would make sense if I was rich but clearly since my wheelhouse involves pizza dough, I don't understand. All of our lives for this, and we walk away with what?