Nancy Meyers' ``The Something's Gotta Give'' sparked a revolution in the romantic comedy industry.

“The Something's Gotta Give” synopsis

Erica is a playwright in her 50s who enjoys living alone after her divorce, and Harry is on the run from marriage and continues to date women in their 20s even after he's over 60. Harry, who is dating Erika's daughter Marin, encounters Erika at her seaside villa, and is about to be reported as a suspicious person. Even after finding out the truth, Erica can't hide her disgust with Harry, who only hangs out with young women. Harry, on the other hand, has no interest in Erica, who is difficult and formal. However, a few days later, Harry suddenly collapses from a heart attack, and Erica ends up taking care of him.

Index

• Romantic comedy about middle-aged and elderly love
• Nancy Meyers began her career as a screenwriter in the 1980s.
• ``The Something's Gotta Give'' was a major turning point in my career.
• Revolutionizing the representation of women in Hollywood
• Courage to start new relationships later in life

Romantic comedy about middle-aged and elderly love

Erica is a playwright in her 50s who enjoys living alone after her divorce, and Harry is on the run from marriage and continues to date women in their 20s even after he's over 60. The two meet and fall in love. The 2003 film ``The Something's Gotta Give'' is a romantic comedy starring Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Keanu Reeves. The comical performances of the big-name actors and the witty dialogue received high acclaim, and Diane Keaton, who played the role of Erica, won the Best Actress Award at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards and the Best Actress Award at the Academy Awards. Nominated.

The story begins with a tragic encounter, typical of romantic comedies. Harry, who is dating Erika's daughter Marin, encounters Erika at her seaside villa, and is about to be reported as a suspicious person. Even after finding out the truth, Erica can't hide her disgust with Harry, who only hangs out with young women. Harry, on the other hand, has no interest in Erica, who is difficult and formal. However, a few days later, Harry suddenly suffers a heart attack, and Erica ends up taking care of him.

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The two, who were at odds with each other, gradually begin to get along with each other as they live together in a villa by the sea. Harry falls in love for the first time with a woman his own age (though there is a 10-year age difference), and Erica opens up to someone for the first time after their divorce. The two spend a romantic evening together, but Harry, who has never been in a serious relationship before, is hesitant to move forward with the relationship. Erika is hurt when she finds out about this and says goodbye to him. Eventually, she reunites with Harry's younger doctor, Julian, and falls in love with him anew. The movie focuses on the love triangle between Harry, an older playboy, and Julian, a younger and kinder man, and Erica, who is hesitant about falling in love. draw.