1 week Ago By Lucas Hill-Paul,John O'Sullivan
A cherished romantic-comedy film featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars has just landed on Netflix. The movie, which showcases an "essentially perfect" romance between two cinema legends, was released over two decades ago but has impressively withstood the test of time. Regarded as one of the most iconic and beloved rom-coms of the 21st Century , it could be the ideal choice to welcome the upcoming sunny weeks.
Dive into the charming, poignant, and sensual world of Nancy Meyers' Something's Gotta Give, starring Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson at their comedic peak, just as one 'darn near perfect' movie was removed by Netflix. Antiques Roadshow expert floored by guest's watch that 'hit the trifecta' Gene Hackman's final autopsy reveals his official cause of death two months later Nicholson himself described it as "one of the best comedy scripts I've ever read, and I read everything", ensuring viewers will be both charmed and entertained. The film features the two Hollywood giants as Harry Sanborn, a playboy socialite, and Erica Barry, a divorced playwright.
Harry, who refuses to date women under 30, arrives at his latest girlfriend Marin's beach house (played by Amanda Peet) only to find Marin's mother, Erica, also planning to stay, leading to scandal due to Harry's womanizing ways. However, a sudden health crisis puts Harry under the care of Erica and her doctor, Julian Mercer (Keanu Reeves), sparking an unexpected love triangle. Since its release in 2003, Something's Gotta Give has been hailed as a classic of the genre by rom-com enthusiasts, making now the perfect time to either revisit this heart-fluttering modern classic or experience its story for the first time.
One enthusiastic fan on Letterboxd declared: "This is the greatest film ever made." Another film enthusiast gushed: "So fun, so sexy, so earnest," calling it: "The dream romcom if I'm being honest." A fan of the director wrote: "Nancy Meyers, the director/writer that you are.
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Loved every second." A viewer appreciated the pacing, saying: "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 user raved: "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.
" Someone else commented: "I'm sorry but isn't it the sweetest and [most] comforting love story of all time?". A fan of the film's comforting quality said: "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." A glowing five-star Google review states: "I love this movie.
I've watched several times over in the space of a week. The story line is enchanting." The reviewer praises the performances, saying: "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.
" They continue: "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." Considered a cinematic treasure, one fan raved: "A true cinema gem.
Do yourself a favour and watch this. You won't regret it." Something's Gotta Give has become the latest must-see film to arrive on Netflix.
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