The Sweetest Thing

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The Sweetest Thing

R

2002

1h 24m

Romance

Comedy

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When it comes to dating, Christina Walters (Cameron Diaz) has a golden rule: avoid searching for Mr. Right and focus on Mr. Right Now. That is until one night at a club when she unexpectedly meets Peter (Thomas Jane), only to see him suddenly disappear the next day. She and her best friend Courtney (Christina Applegate) decide to break the rules and go on a road trip to find him, encountering wild and hilarious misadventures along the way.

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Critics Consensus

A collection of hit-or-miss gags tied together by a thin plot.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/29/2010

3/5

Extremely lowbrow -- definitely not for kids.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

11/01/2007

The filmmakers have obviously studied There's Something About Mary, and learned nothing.

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Jamie Russell

BBC.com

08/13/2002

2/5

The overriding effect of watching these actresses debase themselves is the cinematic equivalent of a motorway car wreck.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Apr 10

4.5/5

The Sweetest Thing let its women be loud, vulgar, romantic, delusional, and sincere all at once.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

02/15/2022

4/10

iThe Sweetest Thing/i does not work for me, but it is an enthusiastic and committed attempt.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

11/19/2020

0/4

An interminable, absolutely abhorrent comedy...

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Kirstie W

@KLoves 2d

As a teen I loved this movie so much.

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Cav B

@CherryTomato May 18

It is essentially a female-led equivalent of a raunchy "boys' night out" or bachelor party comedy. Didn't know if it was the wine, but I did laugh. Didn't expect it.

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Elizabeth M

@LizziM Jan 2

I'm sorry, the low reviews are silly and uninspired. This movie is a raunchy comedy for the girlies. If you don't understand that then equally don't like male raunchy comedies like The Hangover either. Sure, its not an Oscar worthy ground breaking drama, but that's the point. If you don't get it, fine, move on. This is a cult classic and it's great. I love this movie. Makes me think of me and my closest friends. We need more girlie friendship comedies again. Bring them back!

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Kaitlyne S.

@ALSWarrior74 Nov 2

Hilarious, this movie are so funny

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Jayden H.

@pinkbunny Aug 20

I love Cameron Diaz but I found myself wanting to turn this off and playing on my phone while watching. cute cast, love the cozy apartment setting too.

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Synopsis

When it comes to dating, Christina Walters (Cameron Diaz) has a golden rule: avoid searching for Mr. Right and focus on Mr. Right Now. That is until one night at a club when she unexpectedly meets Peter (Thomas Jane), only to see him suddenly disappear the next day. She and her best friend Courtney (Christina Applegate) decide to break the rules and go on a road trip to find him, encountering wild and hilarious misadventures along the way.

Director: Roger Kumble
Producer: Cathy Konrad
Screenwriter: Nancy Pimental
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Konrad Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Rating: R (Strong Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.4M
Runtime: 1h 24m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)