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 M. Pimental

Stars:

Cameron Diaz, Thomas Jane, Christina Applegate

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lillian Adams	...	Aunt Frida
Herbert W. Ankrom	...	Wedding Guest #3 (as Herbert Ankrom)
Bryan Anthony	...	Geeky Guy
Christina Applegate	...	Courtney
Linda Asuma	...	Brawling Bridesmaid
Jason Bateman	...	Roger
Vahe Bejan	...	Taxi Driver
Joe Bellan	...	Mr. Martin
Selma Blair	...	Jane
Chelsea Bond	...	Greta (as Chelsea Lee Bond)
Alexander Chance	...	Wedding Guest #1 (as Alexander S. Chance)
Judith Chapman	...	Judy's Mother
Charlie Dell	...	Wedding Priest
Richard Denni	...	Gramps
Cameron Diaz	...	Christina

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:

glory hole | roommate | female removes her dress | black panties | lingerie | 

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Taglines:

They're looking for a few good men.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Cameron Diaz was attached to the project from the start but production had to wait while she completed first Gangs of New York (2002) and then Vanilla Sky (2001).

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Goofs

In the Chinese restaurant, Courtney's jacket disappears while she's reading the menu (edited version only).

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Quotes

Peter: I had them take out all the calories for you.

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Crazy Credits

The closing credits show a montage of scenes, outtakes and the 5 main cast members are sitting on a couch talking directly to the audience. After the credits roll, the cast tells the audience that the movie is over, and to go home.

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Alternate Versions

Several scenes that were shown in the previews were cut from the film (portions of some of these scenes can still be seen during the end credits blooper reel despite not being shown in the actual film) including:

• Christina, in one car, notices Peter in another car and yells out "You!". When he sees her he forgets that the car door window is up and hits his head on it when he tries to stick his head out.
• Towards the end when Christina chases after Peter her friends, at her apartment window, cheer her on telling her to "go get him!".
• Jane says "What happened to my cool confident roommate?" and Courtney answers "It was all a facade".

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Connections

References Armageddon (1998)

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Soundtracks

I'm Walking
Written by Gina Gomez, Cutfather and Joe Belmanti
Performed by Jossette
Courtesy of Smash Music

User Reviews

Hilarious!

I don't really get it why most of the comments are so negative. I personally think the movie was very, very funny. Ok, perhaps some of the jokes were kind of predictable, but hey, once you've seen a few good jokes, all the lesser ones are funny too.

My friend and I picked this movie ten minutes before it started and without knowing what to expect. But we're certainly glad we chose this one.

I don't know wether there was poor acting in this film or that it should have been directed more professionally... I was just too busy laughing!!

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures (Flash site) [United States]

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 USA:

$9,430,667, 14 April 2002

Gross USA:

$24,718,164

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$69,319,426

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Konrad Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min 90 min (unrated) 90 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1