It's Complicated (2009)
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The story
Jane, a bakery owner in Santa Barbara, has been divorced from Jake Adler for ten years. When they attend their son's college graduation in New York City, they share a night of reminiscing that leads to a secret affair. However, Jane soon finds herself increasingly drawn to Adam, the architect hired to remodel her home. As she navigates the complexities of her past and her present, she must decide where her loyalties lie while managing the secrets of her rekindled romance with her ex-husband and the growing connection with Adam.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Jane and her ex-husband Jake, who have been divorced for a decade, reconnect during their son's graduation in New York City and begin a secret affair. While Jake is dealing with health issues and a marriage to a much younger woman, Jane begins to find solace in the company of Adam, the architect hired to renovate her home. The tension peaks during a graduation party in Santa Barbara where the truth of their dynamic is nearly exposed. Ultimately, Jane chooses to end her affair with Jake, telling him she is not interested in getting back together. She reconciles with her children and finds a new beginning with Adam, who eventually reaches out to her again after the construction on her home begins.
- First release year
- 2009
- Runtime (minutes)
- 120
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Nancy Meyers
- Writers
- Nancy Meyers · writer
- Cast and characters
- Meryl Streep · Jane; Steve Martin · Adam; Alec Baldwin · Jake Adler; John Krasinski
- Genres
- romantic comedy; comedy-drama
- Themes
- divorce; new beginnings; motherhood
- Tone and mood
- romantic; lighthearted
- Setting
- Santa Barbara, California and New York City.
- Premise and plot tags
- romance; comedy; middle-aged romance
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the ensemble cast's performances but criticized the plot as somewhat predictable.
- Awards and nominations
- Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 67th · nomination; Golden Globe · Best Screenplay · 67th · nomination; Golden Globe · Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical · 67th · nomination; British Academy Film Awards · Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 63rd · nomination; National Board of Review Award · Best Cast · 2009 · win
- Production trivia
- It was Nancy Meyers' third-highest-grossing project to date.; The production designer described the sets as having 'a bunch of thrift-store things haphazardly thrown together'.
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