TheLittleSongbird Review of Something's Gotta Give

Something's Gotta Give (2003)

Entertaining romantic comedy that was much better than expected.

[7/10 · 10 September 2009]

This movie was very entertaining and enjoyable. Yes I do admit it does have its problems- it is overlong, the ending was rather abrupt and the film does have some very predictable moments. But what does compensate are the performances of the two leads Jack Nicolson and Diane Keaten, and there are some very funny moments, such as Harry being rushed to hospital about three times, although two of those times was a sign that he had fallen in love, and when Harry catches Erica walking around the house naked. Though my favourite is when Harry is standing at the foot of a flight of stairs and wondering should I go up them? Of course Nicolson has been better, but Keaten was at her loveliest she really shone here, and there is great support from Amanda Peet and Frances McDormand, and Keanu Reeves is actually tolerable here in a less flashy role. There is a well crafted script and some nice photography and music. Overall, has its flaws, but manages to be an engaging romantic comedy. 7/10 Bethany Cox