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

The movie is based mainly on writer Nancy M. Pimental's relationship with friend Kate Walsh.

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Goofs

Judith's hair under her veil. She blows it out of her eyes, and in the next shot it looks as if it had never fallen and is smoothed across her forehead.

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Quotes

Gramps: Fuck Grandma.

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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

Spoofs Flashdance (1983)

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Soundtracks

There She Goes
Written by Boots Ottestad
Performed by The Getaway People
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Great movie with some hilarious quips

This is fantastic movie that shows the talents of both Cameron Diaz and Christina Applegate. This was a well-thought out, belly laugh film with some quality moments that make this jewel shine. I recommend it to anyone a fan of 'Something About Mary' or 'All About the Girl' Check it out for the trip to the wedding if nothing else.

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