Review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) by Donna L — 07 Feb 2009

I love this movie. Jack and Diane are fantastic opposite each other.

This review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) was written by Donna L on 07 Feb 2009.

Something's Gotta Give has generally received positive reviews.

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