As summarized in a film publication,[3] Alice Lea (Binney), an heiress reaching the end of her funds, was being forced into a marriage for money, so she decided to seek adventure in Central American and visit a friend.

Something Different received a multitude of mixed opinions during its time in theaters, and despite Realart Pictures’ aggressive advertising near the start of its lifetime, viewers’ reviews gradually grew more critical as they moved on to delve into other, more entertaining films.

The 1920 November-December issue of Motion Picture News,[4] published in November of that year, featured an article from Realart praising the work of director Roy William Niell and his “rare technique and imaginative power,” hoping to generate excitement for the “masterpiece” film Something Different before it was released.

Shortly after, in January 1921, The Exhibitors Herald[5] praised the film’s breathtaking scenery and youthful energy, and it was projected to find success in the box office.

In The Exhibitors Herald from April 1921,[8] critic J. H. Vaugham wrote “It’s a shame to waste good direction, photography, and cast on such a frail theme.