Something's Gotta Give (2003)

The review finds the rom-com formulaic but enjoyable, crediting Nancy Meyers with keeping it spiky and engaging. It especially praises the lively comic partnership between Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.

Quirke presents the film as a warm tribute to Diane Keaton and her enduring appeal. She singles out Keaton’s amiable presence and Nicholson’s strikingly animalistic performance.

Phipps finds the romantic comedy a pleasure, though its plot sometimes hangs slack. He especially praises Diane Keaton’s performance and her chemistry with Jack Nicholson.

French finds the romantic comedy likable and a clear improvement on Nancy Meyers's earlier work, though it runs a little long. He especially praises Diane Keaton’s performance, calling her a continuous delight.

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Freer calls it a feel-good romantic comedy and says Nicholson and Keaton show younger performers how it is done. She singles out Keaton’s combination of sophistication and emotional charm.

Kipp finds the romantic comedy initially enjoyable but ultimately overlong and weighed down by generic filmmaking. He praises the chemistry and comic performances of Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, while faulting the drawn-out third act.

Turan finds the film amusing but says its shift into romantic drama drains much of the fun. He praises Nicholson and Keaton’s comic performances, while faulting the convoluted, overextended plot.

Thomas finds the romantic comedy entertaining but ultimately contrived and too pleased with itself. He praises the stars’ charm, while criticizing the underwritten supporting roles and the drawn-out final act.

Foundas finds the comedy slapdash, stereotypical, and needlessly prolonged, arguing that it panders to the women it claims to empower. He singles out Diane Keaton’s luminous, emotionally complex performance as the film’s saving grace.

The critic finds the film very enjoyable, though less successful and credible than As Good As It Gets. They praise Nicholson and Keaton’s chemistry and the film’s refreshing avoidance of romantic clichés.