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The Sweetest Thing
2002 84 min United States of America R 18+
★4.9
Romance, Comedy
Director: Roger Kumble
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Description
Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, one night while club-hopping with her girlfriends, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Fed up with playing games, she finally gets the courage to let her guard down and follow her heart, only to discover that Peter has suddenly left town. Accompanied by Courtney, she sets out to capture the one that got away.
Budget:
$43M
US Gross:
$24.72M
Worldwide:
$68.7M
Starring
Cameron Diaz
Actor
Thomas Jane
Actor
Christina Applegate
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Sweetest Thing is a divisive romantic comedy that relies heavily on the charisma of its lead actresses to compensate for a thin, formulaic plot. While some viewers enjoy its lighthearted, vulgar humor and energetic performances, others dismiss the film as a hollow experience defined by cheap jokes and uninspired writing.
| Acting | The lead trio of Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, and Selma Blair delivers charismatic performances that elevate the film above its mediocre material. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes a standard, highly predictable romantic comedy structure that lacks meaningful depth or originality. | |
| Humor | The reliance on low-brow, vulgar humor and 'toilet' comedy creates a sharp divide: some find these moments laugh-out-loud funny, while others find them crass and devoid of wit. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being weak and empty, with many viewers feeling it squanders the talents of its lead actresses. |