The Sweetest Thing (2002)

Director:

Roger Kumble

Writer (WGA):

Nancy Pimental (written by)

Release Date:

12 April 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

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

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Sex | Roommate | Girlfriend | Nightclub | Lesbian

Awards:

3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Dec. 11	8:00 PM	E
Sat. Dec. 12	6:00 PM	E

Cast

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

Also Known As:

Untitled Nancy Pimental Project (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content and language.

Runtime:

88 min | Argentina:85 min | Colombia:82 min | Netherlands:87 min | Spain:90 min (unrated version) | USA:90 min (unrated version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Denmark:11 (uncensored) | Portugal:M/16 | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:L (original rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Austria:14 (Niederösterreich) | Finland:K-15 | Germany:12 | Italy:VM14 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Mexico:C | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Philippines:R-18 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

The writer of the movie (Nancy Pimental) makes a cameo as the "vomit girl" in the club when Peter's brother is inviting Christina back to the hotel for a party.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Courtney leaves the wedding to look for Christina, the wedding march has begun as she leaves the pew and starts up the aisle. The next shot is of her outside the church and on the lawn, but the music has played continuously without enough time for her to have walked that far.

Quotes:

Peter: I really hope I see you, but in case I don't, have a nice life.

Movie Connections:

References Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

Soundtrack:

I'm Walking

Sweet, hilarious, and heartwarming romantic comedy which has some gross moments

In my opinion, THE SWEETEST THING is a sweet, hilarious, and heartwarming romantic comedy which has some gross moments. If you ask me, Christina (Cameron Diaz - CHARLIE'S ANGELS, THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY) and Peter (Thomas Jane - DEEP BLUE SEA) made the perfect match. Also, I thought that the way they met was very romantic. I especially loved her pals, Courtney (Christina Applegate - "MARRIED WITH CHILDREN") and Jane (Selma Blair - LEGALLY BLONDE, CRUEL INTENTIONS). This was because they were very sophisticated and funny. To me, the clothing they wore was perfectly designed. As a matter of fact, everyone's costumes were perfectly designed. In addition, the casting was great, and the direction by Roger Kumble was excellent! Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say, "Kudos for Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, and Selma Blair!" Now, in conclusion, I highly recommend this sweet, hilarious, and heartwarming romantic comedy which has some gross moments to all you Cameron Diaz or Christina Applegate fans who have not seen it. When you see this movie, prepare to laugh and have a good time.