A classic romantic-comedy featuring a stellar Hollywood cast has just landed on Netflix.
Boasting an “essentially perfect” romance, this timeless film showcases two of the biggest legends in movie history, holding its charm for over two decades.
As one of the standout rom-coms of the early 2000s, it’s a delightful pick-me-up as the brighter days roll in.
Plunge into the charming world of Nancy Meyers’ Something’s Gotta Give, where Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson shine in peak comedic form.
Nicholson himself praised the script, saying, “one of the best comedy scripts I’ve ever read, and I read everything”, ensuring a fusion of heart-tugging romance and belly laughs.
The illustrious duo is cast as the serial ladies’ man Harry Sanborn and Erica Barry, a successful, divorced playwright.
Harry’s rule of not dating women over 30 is put to the test when he and his current flame Marin (played by Amanda Peet) discover Erica, Marin’s mother, also intends to stay at the beach house, and she is not amused by Harry’s philandering ways.
An unforeseen health scare soon thrusts Harry into the hands of Erica and the dashing Dr Julian Mercer (Keanu Reeves), setting the stage for an intriguing love triangle.
Since its release in 2003, Something’s Gotta Give has been celebrated by rom-com fans as a genre-defining gem, and now is the optimal moment to either reacquaint with this cherished modern classic or fall in love with its story for the first time.
A fervent admirer on Letterboxd declared: “This is the greatest film ever made.
“So fun, so sexy, so earnest,” praised another cinephile. “The dream romcom if I’m being honest.
“Nancy Meyers, the director/writer that you are…. Loved every second.
“So glad this takes its time really allowing us to settle into the headspaces of its characters as they themselves grapple with their feelings.”
Another comment read: “There is perfection in imperfection. I’m in my feelings right now because of this so that’s all I can say. This movie is beautiful and took me places I wasn’t prepared to go. It’s a wonderful life! I wouldn’t change a thing.”
One more chimed in: “I’m sorry but isn’t it the sweetest and [most] comforting love story of all time?
“No matter how many times I watch this movie it always has the same effect on me… just the same as warming up by the fireplace when it’s freezing outside… This is THE ULTIMATE COMFORT MOVIE.”
And a glowing five-star Google review stated: “I love this movie. I’ve watched several times over in the space of a week. The story line is enchanting.
“Jack Nicholson is at his best being weird Jack but, the most impressive performance comes from Diane Keaton! The scene where she is just crying while finishing her script is pure genius.
“I have always admired her acting but this is one of her best performances if not the best. Nicholson is superb also playing an old man who has trouble [accepting] his old age.
“A true cinema gem. Do yourself a favour and watch this. You won’t regret it.”
Be sure to bump Something’s Gotta Give to the pinnacle of your must-watch queue, as Netflix adds this crowd-pleaser to its extensive catalogue of films.
Something’s Gotta Give is available to stream on Netflix.