Review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) by Nick P — 13 Jun 2013

A ridiculously plotted tale, but Keaton and Nicholson are so danged good, you don't care.

This review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) was written by Nick P on 13 Jun 2013.

Something's Gotta Give has generally received positive reviews.

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