It's Complicated
It's Complicated

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It's Complicated

2020
Movie
Adult · 18+
130 min
English

Emma and Quinton try not to rush things when they decide to give their relationship another shot but they find that taking it slow might not be so easy after all. Izzy wants to take things to the next level with her favorite booty call, Damon, but isn't sure how he is going to take it since it's against the rules theyve set for themselves. After a night out together, Alex makes sure his good friend Jane gets home safe. It quickly turns into a night in when they finally make their mutual attraction known to one another. Brooklyn is frustrated because her sex drive is high, but her husband Mike isnt meeting her needs. She needs a man who can take control so this time, she shows her husband just how she wants to be taken. From second chance romance to friends taking things to the next level, this collection proves that complicated doesnt have to be a bad thing.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users74%
Director: Nancy MeyersGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Ten years after her divorce, Jane, a successful baker and mother of three grown children, finds herself drawn into a new relationship with her ex-husband, Jake, who is remarried to a younger woman. Their rekindled affair becomes complicated when Jane also begins to fall for her architect, Adam. Jane must navigate her feelings and the consequences of her decisions as her family and ex-husband's new wife become aware of the situation.

Critical Reception

It's Complicated received generally positive reviews from critics, who often praised the performances of its lead actors, particularly Meryl Streep. The film was also a commercial success, appealing to an adult demographic looking for a romantic comedy with mature themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stellar cast, especially Meryl Streep's nuanced performance.

  • Appreciated for its mature take on romance and second chances.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable or the humor occasionally forced.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the enjoyable chemistry between the main cast and the relatable exploration of midlife romance. Many viewers appreciated the film's humor and the way it handled complex relationships, though some found the premise slightly unbelievable.

Awards & Accolades

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

Fun Fact

The exterior shots of Jane's beautiful home were filmed at a real house in Montecito, California, which was extensively renovated for the film.

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