It's Complicated
It's Complicated

It's Complicated

2016Movie88 minEnglish

Shauna has been having casual sex with her handsome friend Will, biding her time until she can finally make a move on her long time crush Brandon. A wedding invite provides the perfect opportunity and she convinces her best friend Carrie to go with her. Things get complicated when Carrie inadvertently hits it off with Brandon and an old buddy confesses his love for Shauna. Shauna realizes her feelings for Will run much deeper than she thought.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Nancy MeyersGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Jane is a successful baker and mother of three grown children. Ten years after her divorce from Jake, a successful lawyer, they embark on an affair. While navigating this complicated new relationship, Jane also finds herself drawn to Adam, her architect. The film explores the messy realities of love, family, and second chances in middle age.

Critical Reception

It's Complicated received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Meryl Streep, and Nancy Meyers' signature blend of humor and heartfelt moments. However, some critics found the premise somewhat contrived and predictable, though audiences largely responded well to the film's mature themes and romantic comedy elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy performances from the lead cast, especially Meryl Streep.
  • A charming and witty romantic comedy that tackles mature relationships with humor.
  • Some critics found the plot predictable and the scenario unrealistic.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's humor and the chemistry between the actors. Many enjoyed the relatable themes of love and divorce in later life, finding it a feel-good movie. Some reviewers, however, felt the plot was a bit too convenient or that the characters' actions were questionable.

Awards & Accolades

Meryl Streep received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

The house used as Jane's (Meryl Streep's) home in the film is a real house located in Santa Barbara, California, and was previously featured in the opening credits of the TV show 'The Golden Girls'.

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