Fresh
The moments between the characters are absolutely full. It's a pleasure to watch such consummate professionals.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Something's Gotta Give
After a lifetime of going from girl to girl, the ultimate bachelor is about to encounter something new.
2003 · 2h 8m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Nancy Meyers
Overview
When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
Director and cast
- Nancy Meyers Director
- Jack Nicholson as Harry Sanborn
- Diane Keaton as Erica Barry
- Keanu Reeves as Julian Mercer
- Frances McDormand as Zoe
- Amanda Peet as Marin
- Jon Favreau as Leo
- Paul Michael Glaser as Dave
- Rachel Ticotin as Dr. Martinez
- KaDee Strickland as Kristen
- Robin Pearson Rose as Hamptons Nurse
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
72%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Ms. Keaton projects her wondrously warm personality, and the erstwhile Jake Gittes keeps us entertained with a sense of irony that keeps things from getting too sticky.
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Fresh
A comedy of manners (and mannerisms) with two of the most mannered movie stars of our time, Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson, acting all over the place until you surrender with the ecstasy of pure pleasure.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Fresh
The movie itself reveals nothing, but it's entertaining.
David Edelstein, Slate
Rotten
Something's Gotta Give is exactly the kind of 'adult' dreck that you'd expect to see on Broadway.
Charles Taylor, Salon.com
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