Review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) by Lucas Y — 25 Aug 2008

Jack Nicholson is running out of ideas for romantic comedies. Put on a pair of shades and hit on young chicks... brilliant Jack...

This review of Something's Gotta Give (2003) was written by Lucas Y on 25 Aug 2008.

Something's Gotta Give has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alex P (1,080) on 25 Sep 2015

Hilarious but the story kind of drags towards the end. Jack and Diane are amazing though and have great chemistry…

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Two giants clashing into a romance comedy! Nothing deep just plain fun with a touch of Jack & Diane, worked for me…

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Very good movie! Awkward that she marries your daughter's ex boyfriend but I love this movie!:)…

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