The Sweetest Thing (2002) movie poster

The Sweetest Thing (2002)

"A romantic comedy without the sugar."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 28% (RT: 25%, MC: 32) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceComedy

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Runtime
1h 24m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.6/10 (1,163 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
25%
Metacritic
32
Cast
Cameron Diaz as Christina Walters
Christina Applegate as Courtney Rockcliffe
Selma Blair as Jane Burns
Thomas Jane as Peter Donahue
Jason Bateman as Roger Donahue
Parker Posey as Judy Webb
Lillian Adams as Aunt Frida
Chelsea Bond as Greta
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 1,163 votes. Critics scored it lower at 28%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Sweetest Thing, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Roger Kumble cited several classic romance films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Cameron Diaz spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Sweetest Thing is a 2002 romance, comedy film directed by Roger Kumble. 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. The film has been rated by 1,163 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a romance film, The Sweetest Thing delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Sweetest Thing (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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