{"id":4072,"date":"2010-07-14T12:29:21","date_gmt":"2010-07-14T10:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/?p=4072"},"modified":"2010-07-25T09:28:08","modified_gmt":"2010-07-25T07:28:08","slug":"somethings-gotta-give-starring-jack-nicholson-diane-keaton-and-keanu-reeves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/somethings-gotta-give-starring-jack-nicholson-diane-keaton-and-keanu-reeves\/","title":{"rendered":"Something’s Gotta Give starring Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton and Keanu Reeves"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Something's Gotta Give starring Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet and Frances McDormand. Written and directed by Nancy Meyers, in 2003. Image via evlilikhazirliklari.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson<\/a>) is well into his sixties but is still dating much younger women. His latest girlfriend is a young woman named Marin (Amanda Peet<\/a>) who plans a romantic getaway in the Hamptons. The problem is, the house is her mother\u2019s- \u00a0successful playwright Erica\u2019s (Diane Keaton), who has just arrived with her sister Zoe (Frances McDormand<\/a>). Erica is shocked to see a half-dressed old man at her house and is even more shocked to find out he is not an intruder, but her daughter\u2019s boyfriend. At Zoe\u2019s suggestion, they all decide to stay at the house. As she puts it, they are sophisticated adults.<\/p>\n

Erica is definitely not impressed with Harry\u2019s track record of dating. She is even less impressed with his attitude towards older women. Later that night Harry has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. The doctor in charge is Julian Mercer (Keanu Reeves<\/a>), a very handsome 30-something who turns out to be a fan of Erica\u2019s work. To everyone\u2019s surprise, he is flirting with Erica. A bigger, and a much less pleasant surprise comes , however, when Harry doesn\u2019t seem well enough to travel and she ends up having to \u201cbabysit\u201d him at her house, alone.<\/p>\n

Harry is more than anxious to go back to his life-sex life in particular. But Julian tells him to stay put until he can climb stairs without feeling exhausted. So as Harry and Erica inevitably spend time with each other and realize \u2013to both their horror- that they may be enjoying each other\u2019s company a little too much. Can Harry handle a mature relationship with a woman his age? Will he realize that Erica is actually the one for him? And if he does, does he have a chance against his competitor- the gorgeous, sweet and passionate Julian who is crazy about Erica?<\/p>\n

Something\u2019s Gotta Give is a very funny romantic comedy from writer\/director Nancy Meyers (The Holiday, What Women Want<\/a>, \u00a0It\u2019s Complicated<\/a>). The storyline is original, the actors are marvelous and the jokes are funny. It is one of those rare romantic comedies where guys will enjoys as much as girls, because the movie balances the two genres very well. In fact, I\u2019d rather say the comedy is much more dominant than the romance. Even when Erica and Harry fall for each other, the reactions entertain you immensely. It is also a breath of fresh air to the couples with age difference theme, as the younger girls want Harry, younger Julian wants Erica and Erica and Harry seem to be more right for each other than both of them will realize.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t need to rave about how brilliant and hilarious Jack Nicholson<\/a> is. I am a huge fan but I suspect that so are you. Diane Keaton is sweet and just as funny. Frances McDormand\u2019s role is important as she tries to make sure her relationship-wary, divorced sister doesn\u2019t give up an opportunity as hot as Julian. And Keanu Reeves is as charming as ever.<\/p>\n

The movie is rated 6.8 on IMDB. As for as romantic comedies go, this deserves a 9, if not a 10. I watched thousands of movies and Nancy Meyers has written\/directed the romcoms that top my list. \u00a0Sure if I have to compare it to all other movies I\u2019ve ever seen, it is probably a fair 7 or 8. But, it is no way justly rated at 6.8. See it and have a great laugh. Of course some people with issues won\u2019t like the film- I read a funny user comment on how it was impossible for Jack Nicholson to pull Amanda Peet, how it was disgusting it was two watch Diane and Jack have sex (right, because only young people with perfect bodies have sex!) \u00a0and how a guy that looked like Keanu would no way go for Diane\u2026Right, because young men never fell in love with older wome<\/a>n\u2026And Jack has never charmed the pants out of every woman with his acting\u2026<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to suspend your beliefs to like this film. Just see it. Fun is guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Favorite Lines:<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Julian hasn\u2019t met the family yet, he is updating them about Harry\u2019s condition:<\/em><\/p>\n

Julian<\/em><\/strong> (Keanu Reeves<\/strong>): Your dad is going to be OK.<\/p>\n

Marin<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>(Amanda Peet<\/strong>): He is not my dad.<\/p>\n

Julian: <\/em><\/strong>Oh, I\u2019m sorry. Your granddad is gonna be okay.<\/p>\n

*Harry (Jack Nicholson)<\/strong> to Erica (Diane Keaton<\/strong>) on his seeing her naked by accident and her freaking out:<\/em><\/p>\n

Harry:<\/strong> Hey! You saw my ass, you don\u2019t see me acting nuts!<\/p>\n

* Harry is complaining to Julian about how uptight Erica is.<\/em><\/p>\n

Harry:<\/em><\/strong> I actually saw her naked last night.<\/p>\n

Julian:<\/em><\/strong> That doesn\u2019t sound so uptight.<\/p>\n

Harry:<\/em><\/strong> It was an accident. She thought I was asleep, I thought her bedroom was the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Julian<\/em><\/strong>: You know what Freud said? There are no accidents.<\/p>\n

Harry:<\/em><\/strong> Trust me. This was an accident. Although why would she be walking around naked when she knows I am 20 feet away?<\/p>\n

Julian:<\/em><\/strong> Why would you think her bedroom was the kitchen?<\/p>\n

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