Review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) by Justin O — 31 Oct 2012

A by-the-books romantic comedy with Keanu Reeves playing a doctor who likes "Mature" woman. Creepy.

This review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) was written by Justin O on 31 Oct 2012.

Something's Gotta Give has generally received positive reviews.

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