It's Complicated

Name: It's Complicated
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: December 25, 2009
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin

2009

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It's Complicated: Jake Shows Up At Jane's House After Spying On Her And Adam

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2009 | R

Starring: Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin

Summary: Jane is the mother of three grown kids, owns a thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant and has—after a decade of divorce—an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, attorney Jake. But when Jane and Jake find themselves out of town for their son’s college graduation, things start to get complicated. An innocent meal together turns intoJane is the mother of three grown kids, owns a thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant and has—after a decade of divorce—an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, attorney Jake. But when Jane and Jake find themselves out of town for their son’s college graduation, things start to get complicated. An innocent meal together turns into the unimaginable—an affair. With Jake remarried to the much younger Agness, Jane is now, of all things, the other woman. Caught in the middle of their renewed romance is Adam, an architect hired to remodel Jane's kitchen. Healing from a divorce of his own, Adam starts to fall for Jane, but soon realizes he's become part of a love triangle. Should Jane and Jake move on with their lives, or is love truly lovelier the second time around? It's... complicated. (Universal Pictures)… Expand

Director: Nancy Meyers

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 120 min

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Michael O'Sullivan

The romantic comedy about a divorced couple having an affair manages to be both light on its feet and heavy enough to deliver something of a message. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Both actors are a lot better than this material requires – or deserves. Read full review

Wesley Morris

Streep is in movie star mode, and she’s irresistible. But Baldwin achieves something not many men have been able to with Streep: You notice him. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

It's Complicated is basically "Avatar" for women of a certain age, with blond highlights replacing blue skin. Read full review

M. E. Russell

The movie's anchored by a strong lead performance and a steady sense of humor. Read full review

Rick Groen

This is wish-fulfilment fantasy, where the laughs lie in sorting out an embarrassment of riches. Read full review

Scott Foundas

Watching this garish fiasco, I found it mildly depressing to see Streep hurdling through this gauntlet of strained whimsy, her every toothy smile and throaty chortle more affected than Sophie Zawistowski's Polish accent. Read full review

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NERIUM

Apr 2, 2012

Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin are all fantastic an Nancy Mayers always do manuscrips that are well written. This is one of the better Hollywood romantic comedies i have seen.

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KateG

Dec 29, 2009

I loved this. Alec Baldwin is hilarious, believable every minute. A little too much of Streep laughing, but she's good, so's Steve Martin. Didn't notice the others much with the charismatic stars.

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ianb

Dec 30, 2009

The actors are well cast, and their natural and awkward interactions are directed with a light touch. The writing is natural and clever. Refreshingly, this movie shows emotional maturity and respects the intelligence of the viewers. It is straightforward but well-paced. Most importantly, The actors are well cast, and their natural and awkward interactions are directed with a light touch. The writing is natural and clever. Refreshingly, this movie shows emotional maturity and respects the intelligence of the viewers. It is straightforward but well-paced. Most importantly, the actors' subtle, comfortable performances and great comedic timing are the glues that bind this well-executed package into a entertaining whole.… Expand

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RonP.

Jan 5, 2010

Overall the movie was very good the acting was great the only real problem was the film it self. The last half of the movie showed mic booms and mic's hanging over the actors heads and prop guys hiding or trying to. There was just as many laughs and wonderments at that as in the movie. Overall the movie was very good the acting was great the only real problem was the film it self. The last half of the movie showed mic booms and mic's hanging over the actors heads and prop guys hiding or trying to. There was just as many laughs and wonderments at that as in the movie. The film makers get an F, very unprofessional.… Expand

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DerekX

Apr 12, 2014

Loved Streep and Baldwin together. Film is worth watching just to see those to interact. They make the film. Martin? Boy cannot act. His character is like someone's pet rock.

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smijatov

Dec 22, 2010

With having had a streak of great Streep films, "It's Complicated" is rather underwhelming. Just another romantic comedy, it feels more like a rip of from "Something's Gotta Give" than anything else. Meryl Streep is pretty good in it, but she has rather little to work with, since theWith having had a streak of great Streep films, "It's Complicated" is rather underwhelming. Just another romantic comedy, it feels more like a rip of from "Something's Gotta Give" than anything else. Meryl Streep is pretty good in it, but she has rather little to work with, since the characters are not very well developed and the storyline is not extremely interesting. The film isn't even that funny. I guess, there were some entertaining parts, and the cast is pretty decent, so there is definitely something to find in the film, especially for rom-com fans!… Expand

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Gloria

Jan 24, 2010

I hate Nancy Meyers. And I'm a Woman! She's simply not talented!

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