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 (as 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 Rockcliffe
Linda Asuma	...	Brawling Bridesmaid
Jason Bateman	...	Roger Donahue
Vahe Bejan	...	Taxi Driver
Joe Bellan	...	Mr. Martin
Selma Blair	...	Jane Burns
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 Walters

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:

woman in a men's room | wedding | roommate | musical sequence in non musical work | gay | 

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Taglines:

A romantic comedy without the sugar.

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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 (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, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$24,718,164

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$43,978,606

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 and Christina stop at the rest stop after the leftovers hit their car, Courtney's breast implants (as she alludes to throughout the movie) suddenly seem to disappear at the bathroom.

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Quotes

Voice: There's someone in here.
Christina: Sorry.
Voice: It might be a while.
Christina: How long?
Voice: Let me put it to you this way. I had Lamb Curry last night and I'm shitting out a Buick!
Courtney: Was it absolutely vital for her to tell us that?

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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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Connections

Featured in 20 to 1: Adults Only 20 to 1: Sex on the Screen (2010)

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Soundtracks

Sexual Revolution
Written by Macy Gray, Jeremy Ruzumna, Darryl Swann and Dave Wilder
Performed by Macy Gray
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Chick flick meets There's Something About Mary

When I first saw the previews this movie I dismissed it as just another chick flick. But after watching it, I must admit I was dead wrong. Though it is part chick flick, it's more like chick flick meets "There's Something About Mary". It was funny to see how women can get as downright raunchy as us guys. I think it tried to be like "Sex in the City". But it actually turned out much funnier and dirtier, and far more entertaining. How all of these people can give it such a low rating is beyond me. There must be a lot of prudes out there. I give it a 9 (only because I can't give it a 9.5).