Shannon KeoughThe themes of “It’s Complicated” aren’t too complicated to grasp-it’s a comedy about love, divorce and romance. The twist is that it is about a middle-aged woman, who is alone after a nasty divorce and becomes romantically involved with two different men at once, one being her ex-husband.
Written and directed by Nancy Meyers, who also directed “Something’s Gotta Give,” “It’s Complicated” received 6.8 stars out of 10 from reviewers on The Internet Movie Database. The movie stars Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, Lake Bell, John Krasinski and Rita Wilson.
The movie takes place in southern California. There is a realistic feel in the beginning of the movie. It feels like one is flying over the California coastline.
Streep plays Jane, who has three children and is full of many emotions. She makes a living from owning a bakery and restaurant, while having a complicated relationship with her ex-husband, Jake, who is played by Alec Baldwin. Jake is a determined lawyer who married a younger woman, but still feels affectionate toward his ex-wife.
Meyers wants the viewer to believe in Jane for how well she models her perfect wardrobe to the way she loves her children.
In a movie like this, seeing a divorced couple still being romantic is enlightening. A viewer can look to the characters for hope in their relationships. “It’s Complicated” has a story line that many others have.
The movie is about believing in each other and believing in a relationship. Finding a balance in life to make each other happy is important. Taking time out of the day to spend time together brings happiness to a relationship. Divorce is not always the answer; sometimes it is just working the kinks out within the relationship.
Despite the divorce, Jane, Jake and the children attend their son’s graduation. After the graduation, the family goes to lunch and Jake is flirting with Jane. This part stood out because it shows that there is still love between the both of them and they could possibly fix their relationship.
“I enjoyed the whole movie. I liked how things may seem terrible but everything happens for a reason and all good things take time,” Lauren Karaszkiewicz, junior marketing major, said.
Even though Streep’s age is 60, she maintains her natural beauty which is beauty plastic surgery. One consistency in many of Meyer’s movies is that she uses middle-aged women over the age of 40. Viewers can relate to the actors.
“Even though the plot line and main characters are older, everyone can relate to them in some way. I really enjoyed seeing the movie; it kept me interested the whole time. Though the movie is geared to an older crowd, our generation can relate to it somehow,” Amanda McGuckin, junior elementary major, said.
“It’s Complicated” was an overall good movie. Everyone gets old and relationships fail, but love will always prevail.
“It’s Complicated” is rated R for some illegal drug use and under the cover bed scenes.
