The Sweetest Thing (2002)

A girl finds she is forced to educate herself on the etiquette of wooing the opposite sex when she finally meets Mr. Right.

Director:

Roger Kumble

Writer:

Nancy Pimental

Stars:

Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cameron Diaz	...	Christina Walters
Christina Applegate	...	Courtney Rockcliffe
Selma Blair	...	Jane Burns
Thomas Jane	...	Peter Donahue
Frank Grillo	...	Andy
Jason Bateman	...	Roger Donahue
Eddie McClintock	...	Michael
Lillian Adams	...	Aunt Frida
Johnny Messner	...	Todd
Sybil Temtchine	...	Rebecca (as Sybil Temchen)
Parker Posey	...	Judy Webb
Joe Bellan	...	Mr. Martin
Chelsea Bond	...	Greta (as Chelsea Lee Bond)
Richard Denni	...	Gramps
Georgia Engel	...	Vera

Storyline

To ease their roommate through a relationship-induced depression, Christina Walters and Courtney Rockcliffe take her out on the town. During their attempts to find her "Mr. Right Now", Christina meets Peter Donahue. Missing her opportunity with him that night, Christina is talked into pursuing him to his brother's wedding.

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Plot Keywords:

wedding | roommate | sexual relationships | female nudity | road trip | 

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Taglines:

First came the rules of love. Now comes the fun.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [us] (Flash site)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 April 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Nancy Pimental Project

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$43,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$684,678 (Italy) (22 November 2002)

Gross:

$1,741,972 (Italy) (6 December 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Konrad Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min 90 min (unrated) 90 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

James Mangold:  Dr. Greg, Courtney's boyfriend.

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Goofs

When Courtney is driving the car and Christina is looking under the driver's seat, the close ups show a four-lane road, while the aerial shots show only a two lane road.

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Quotes

Courtney: Fifty percent of what people say when they are joking is true, which means, you do wanna go to this wedding but you are too afraid to admit it. So, by making some sort of joke about it, you get to say what you really want without being vulnerable.

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Crazy Credits

Outtakes and scenes from the movie are shown with the closing credits. Also, after the credits roll, the four main members of the cast are sitting on a couch telling the audience that the movie is over, and to go home.

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Connections

Spoofs Grease (1978)

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Soundtracks

"State of Mind"
Written by Jeff Lynne
Performed by Electric Light Orchestra
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

I Disagree w/ the Above Comment

This movie was not terrible! Obviously, if you're looking to watch something deep and profound, don't rent this movie. This is just a lighthearted, and yes, over-the-top spoof of sorts. I love it. I thought it was hilarious. Cameron Diaz and Applegate made a wonderful team, though I think they could have gotten someone then Selma Blair to play the third girl, Blair always has that sour-puss look on her face like she just sucked a lemon, but overall the result was funny. I laughed out loud throughout the entire film and have turned at least ten people on to it, and they thought it was funny and cute too. Not a brainy film by any means, but it wasn't trying to be.