(22 May 2012)

Becky

This review is from: It's Complicated (DVD) This movie was very funny and great to watch. I would recommend it to everyone to see.

TerryT (21 May 2012)

TREMENDOUS FUN

Great Story and Good Time with Laugh Out Loud Fun.All the Actors were Excellent Making a Totally Enjoyable Time.

(17 May 2012)

Alec Baldwin - ooh la la

The film is very much like actor, Alec Baldwin - sexy, charming, very funny and very well put together...Favorite part was when the adults got stoned at the party and watching Adam (Steve Martin) trying to stifle his sh*teating buzz grin in the presence of the ex-husband (Jake - Alec B.) who is having an affair with his love interest (Jane - Meryl S.). It's complicated. It's hilarious. It's well worth a view. Check it out...without reservation, five stars.

David Nusair (16 May 2012)

...an affable and downright breezy romcom romp.

Pablo Villaca (16 May 2012)

Ao menos é consistente em sua mediocridade, errando até o último instante.

Alonso Duralde (15 May 2012)

Streep and Baldwin have tremendous chemistry, poor Martin does what he can with the Ralph Bellamy role, and the three of them make this bit of inconsequential fluff far more fun than it has any right to be.

sumone-3 (14 May 2012)

a movie for my grandmother and a "comedy" about affairs destroying families with small children

This is the kind of movie that I expect my grandmother to love. It hasa rich family, despite no one actually working, with perfect childrenand forbidden love. I have watched the movie at a sneak preview andfound myself irritated by several extremely cheesy scenes.There are only two scenes, which have funny elements, so it's notactually a comedy but a serious film trying to be realistic. The filmunfortunately fails to be realistic ranging from inconsistencies in theglobal storyline down to the individual behaviour of most characters.Furthermore, the movie expects the audience to find amoral conductacceptable, which includes destroying someone else's family partlymotivated by jealousy.In general the movie may be insulting to those who were either born ina family destroyed by an unnecessary divorce or an affair, are notwhite, not beautiful, or are not rich despite actually working hard,being responsible and being considerate. The film may especially pleasethose who think that by looking at a beautiful and rich family theysomehow get to share their prosperity.Couples might feel highly discomforted by the movie's remarkablypositive stance on cheating the partner and not even bothering aboutone's own children. I could well imagine that this movie sparklesarguments among couples that might even be consequential with thesesensitive topics involved.I agree that the movie can be summarized as "chick flick". Still thanksto a plenty of scenes about the love making of old people (who wouldnot want to see their parents having sex?) the film is R-rated.

(14 May 2012)

A fun flick for both guys & girls

A lot of fun. Baldwin cracked me up, with Martin playing the straight guy.

Jim Armstrong (14 May 2012)

It's Complicated is Complicated

I don't like obvious, pandering Chick-Flicks. In fact I hate them. Thisisn't a 'Chick-Flick' unless your definition almost solely depends onthe plot's perceived point of view. This film is a masterpiece of social commentary because the writing andthe characters allow the human relationships to develop far deeper thanincluded in the screenplay, once you start to wonder about the realpeople.In the opening scenes, I found myself wondering about the casting asmuch as thinking about the plot set-up.Streep I understand. Someone has to play the role, and Diane Keaton'snow a stereotypical caricature in this element.Baldwin.. WHY? He's far from simpatico in almost every movie he's beenin, exceptions being Hunt for Red October, Great Balls of Fire {he madeJimmy Swaggart human tho you have to dig it out of the script bias} andof course, Beetle Juice.John Krasinski.. Why? Though he's getting the recognition he deserves,he plays the prospective son-in-law in what shouldn't be more than asub-plot.Steve Martin.. he's done small but key parts before and it seemedapparent that this would be another of those. But there's others thatare more pleasing to the integration of what this movie SEEMED to be.The answers became apparent later on.The main characters, Streep, Baldwin and by extension Martin are ALLsuccessful by almost any measure. Except one. That being their maritalpast. The scenario is that the last of the brood is about to strike outon his own, bringing the parents together and raising the question intheir, especially Streep's, mind.. Where Do I go From Here!Baldwin sees his family and wonders why he left them for a 'trophywife' who brings the baggage of raising yet another brood. He realizeshe really doesn't want to go through that again, because he doesn'trelate to kids at all until they are full adults. And that's part ofthe plot throughout. - It's important to understand that 'Pedro' isportrayed how he's seen by the main characters, not how he really is.The kid couldn't possibly be that bratty because the glimpses we see ofAgness portray a reasonably well-adjusted woman, not a self-centerednarcissist. So the REAL motivator for Jake is he wishes he hadn't takenthe easy way out and he doesn't want to go through all that again.Streep's Jane is set on the need to attain the accouterments ofpersonal success that everyone wants in Life's middle stage: A hugepersonal workshop to indulge her passion, which to her is anover-indulging kitchen, and a nest with a view fitting her self-image.Martin is portrayed as Streep's counterpoint. He also was left aloneand wonders what he did wrong, and spent years until he realized he didnothing wrong, Stuff Happens. He's a 'nerd' because he sees himself andhis vocation as one and the same, yet he obviously is successful byunderstanding others' wants and needs. It just took him a long time torealize that from his personal life, and that is also key to the end ofthe film. -This is NO cameo or small part!John Krasinski.. ah, deeper into the movie he becomes a key plotelement because he's the indicator for family loyalty. He has aconnection with the well being of the family even though he's notofficially a part of it yet. And that shows that, whatever thecharacters' personal peccadilloes, the kids grew up as far fromdysfunctional as you can get.For the shallow, there's the obvious fun stuff.Ewww: We have to see Baldwin nude. Ahhh: We Don't have to see StreepnudeEwww: Old peepul have sex, and freaking THINK about having sex. Ahhhh:We don't care about young peeps having sex. In fact, according to thismovie, they may not even have sex at all. - That's a delicious plottwist, isn't it!Hahhaaaa: Old Peepul smoke dope. From the most potent joint ever madeby man! Huh? Well, whatta we know about grass. The reaction's purelypersonal, and situation dependent. Jane takes her first hit in thirtyyears and immediately goes into stoner mode BECAUSE she's so nervousabout her date with Adam. Hahhaaa! Turned 'Something's gotta Give' onits head. Nothing REALLY wrong with Jake, just over-excited. Take thatJack, you weenie!There's even more little 'Easter Eggs': Martin and Streep sitting in aSwing. My kid says 'Hey! Look at that.. obviously they threw that swingup at the last minute.' Later it seems possible that the swing itselfis a 'fun bit' when you see the 2 end of swing Views, vs the 2 camviews from 'Inside the Swing'. There's lots more but it would takeforever and we have to see the thing several times to dig 'em out. Eventhe scene from the staked out 'addition' is well done and shows exactlythe right elevations, though it seems stupid and wrong at first.Summary: This is a deliciously deep romantic comedy that should beenjoyed by anyone who bothers to actually get involved. Nancy Meyers isa cinematic genius if for nothing else than her particular viewpointand the ability to express it at so many levels, including attention todetail.I give this film.. again FILM, not Movie!... 8.5. I just happened tosee it on 'Mother's Day' and it was perfect for that.

madwomanintheattic (14 May 2012)

pro-dope

OK, these people were too comfortable and good-looking (not includingBaldwin's belly)to gain my entire sympathy, but the scene where anearly mummified Steve Allen and an excessively twitchy Meryl Streepshare a joint is better for the legalization of pot than a millionmarches and smoke-ins. I am 74 1/2 years old and think that the movieproves: THE TIME HAS COME, folks. Most of the people I know wouldbenefit enormously from an hour of the giggles, the enhanced vision,and the time-slowing properties of weed. These guys did it just right.Although the movie was polished beyond believability, I appreciated itstake on the complex issues of a post-divorce relationship. And thefuture son-in-law alone was worth the price of admission. I will keepmy eye out for more of that guy even though I can't remember his name.(Is it age or post-ganja brain deficit?)

jsharma (12 May 2012)

funny and pleasant and it's complicated

Nancy Meyers is a good writer and Director. I enjoyed her previousmovies( The holiday, Something gotta give, The parent trap amongothers). And now the funny movie It's complicated. Meryl Streep asplain Jane, dumped by her husband Jake( excellent acting by pot-belliedpudgy Alec Baldwin) of 20 plus yrs who is also the father of her 3pleasant children is excellent. Jake is now married for 10 yrs to awoman in her late 20s/early30s. Jake turns to his ex-wife for peace,solace and maturity. Jane's conversations with her friends about herinvolvement with her ex-husband are funny and realistic. John Krasinskias Jane's daughter's boyfriend is comfortable and convincing inuncomfortable situations (adore him in TV show The Office). SteveMartin as the subdued interior decorator Adam can be easily missed.Mery Streep and Alec Baldwin steal the show with their acting talents.Mery Streep may end up with Oscars in 2009 for either or both the rolesin 2 good movies : Julie& Julia and It's complicated. Last year KateWinslet was nominated for 2 movies. 2009 is the year for stylish,sophisticated, extremely talented Mery Streep.

(12 May 2012)

Laugh attack

This review is from: It's Complicated [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray) Haven't laughed this hard in a long time. Very fun movie, but with those three actors I would expect nothing less. I only purchase movies I really like!

(11 May 2012)

LOVE THIS MOVIE!!

This review is from: It's Complicated (DVD) GREAT MOVIE - I LOVE ALEC BALDWIN, STEVE MARTIN & MERYL STREEP & THEY ARE TERRIFIC IN THIS MOVIE.. CAN WATCH IT OVER & OVER & STILL WANT TO WATCH IT AGAIN. IT'S HILARIOUS!!

(10 May 2012)

good performances, chemistry strained a bit

This review is from: It's Complicated (Amazon Instant Video) I was ready to be amused and entertained as we love Alex Baldwin, Meryl Streep, and Steve Martin. The ensemble doesn't quite work and the sparks are few. light weight and only somewhat enjoyable. Meryl is appealing on all fronts and does not appear to have had face surgery which makes her more appealing for her comfort with herself.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat (07 May 2012)

A romantic comedy in which Meryl Streep, but not the audience, laughs a lot.

Scott Foundas (06 May 2012)

Does Nancy Meyers hate women?

papacorn (05 May 2012)

Let's Have More of This!

I would give It's Complicated an 11 if it were possible! There isn'tanything I would change about this movie. Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwinhave a chemistry that I'm willing to beg and plead will go on. I wantto see more of this duo. My direct request to Nancy Meyers is "keepthese intelligent scripts coming." This story is an antidote to all thestupid stuff that's being shoveled out of Hollywood. Give us more ofthis! It's Complicated has both humor and pathos. Steve Martin plays agreat foil to Baldwin's character. He's attractive and vulnerable.Streep has a genuine dilemma of riches with these two. If she wouldhave to choose, how could she? In different ways, equally appealing,these guys wear their hearts on their sleeves. And before all the malemoviegoers say, "ugh" and cross it off as a "chick flick," note thatmen in the audience laughed as hard and loud as women. "Hilarious"honestly applies to this film. The script is tight. The supporting castis very natural. Jim Krasinski, is especially good in his role asson-in-law. An important note, it's rated R, so leave the kids with asitter. Treat yourself to a movie that won't bring you down nor insultyour intelligence. You'll delight in what fine actors can do when allthe ingredients are there.

(04 May 2012)

Fun, fun, fun

This review is from: It's Complicated (DVD) This film made me laugh out loud. Of course, the stars are top notch but the story gets far fetched. Who cares. Its escapism and funny. I loved it.The DVDs always come promptly and in good condition. Thanks Amazon.

(02 May 2012)

2 thumbs up

This review is from: It's Complicated (DVD) this is a great movie.... romance and comedy with a good plotwould also recommend, "somethings gotta give" with Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves ANOTHER GREAT ONE

Peter Bradshaw (02 May 2012)

For me, Meyers's romcoms have been unwatchable because of the utter fakeness of their leading players: but I must confess, Baldwin and Streep do have that most over-analysed thing, "chemistry."