- Actors: Cameron Diaz|Christina Applegate|Selma Blair
- Directors: Roger Kumble
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Hindi
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Columbia Tristar
- DVD Release Date: 3 Feb 2003
- Run Time: 30 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00006FMFX
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 52,797 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Prudes, beware! Despite its tendency to take the comedic low road, The Sweetest Thing is a near-perfect product of the new-millennial Hollywood. That's a backhanded compliment, but as a fun-loving Yankee girl's answer to Bridget Jones's Diary, the mainstream pandering of Nancy Pimental's lucrative screenplay is undeniably effective. On the opening soundtrack, Macy Gray's "Sexual Revolution" is a perfect accompaniment to gyrating guy-dumper Christina (Cameron Diaz), whose fear of commitment is tested when she meets Peter (Thomas Jane) and knows he's Mr. Right. With supportive gal-pals Courtney (Christina Applegate) and Jane (Selma Blair), she plots to snag the guy, and the movie's road-trip detour mines gut-busting gold from gags involving incriminating dress stains, oral sex, rotting food, garish clothing, and the simple joys of old-fashioned romance. Perfectly cast, raucously ribald, and conventionally charming, The Sweetest Thing is a schizophrenic comedy, but its dual personalities are irresistibly in synch. --Jeff Shannon
Special Features
Director Roger Kumble and Cast's Commentary
"A Legend is Born: A Day in the Life of Nancy M. Pimental" featurette
"Politically Erect" featurette
Storyboard Comparisons
Filmographies
Weblink
Trailer
Dolby Digital 5.1
1.85:1 widescreen anamorphic
Languages: English, French
Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English. English (Hard of Hearing), French, Hindi
"A Legend is Born: A Day in the Life of Nancy M. Pimental" featurette
"Politically Erect" featurette
Storyboard Comparisons
Filmographies
Weblink
Trailer
Dolby Digital 5.1
1.85:1 widescreen anamorphic
Languages: English, French
Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English. English (Hard of Hearing), French, Hindi
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Some may describe this as another "chick flick", but I think its on a different level. By the time I finnish writing this review, this movie stands a good chance of overtaking "Pretty Woman" as my all time favourite. 'Why?' you may ask. I'll tell you why. This movie is EVERYTHING that Pretty Woman is, with humour to boot!
Ok, so as some of the reviewers have said, it may be deemed as a little crude, but theres SO MUCH truth in it, its unbelievable. Where as its normally the blokes who are shown as the crude, self-centred ones, this movie flips the script.
Cameron, Christina & Selma play 3 out-of luck girls; out of luck in the love department. Its not that the first 2 dont get LAID, just they cant seem to find 'Mr. Right'. Selma (Jane) seems to have found him, and is usually 'busy' with her man; even at work. One of the funny parts is when she's in the dry cleaners and EVERYONE who comes in, seems to know her. Even her old school teacher comes in with a class on a visit (dont know bout anyone ELSE but I never visited a laundry as a school outing; was usually a museum!)
The "Old guy", lets call him 'Gradpa', who pops up in a few places throughout the movie, helps us to understand that, just because you marry someone & have kids with them, you dont have to devote your ENTIRE life to them, especially after they've gone. People ALWAYS say to 'Grandpa', "I bet you miss Grandma" and the look on his face, and the way that he mumbles, just tells you how quite P*55ED off with it all he is.
The clever part of the film is when Cameron & Christina are in "Veras'" shop trying to find something to wear for the wedding they're about to 'crash'. Here, the writers have them doing a 'movie montage' of such greats as "Greece", "Desperate seeking Susan" aswell as my afore mentioned personal favourite, "Pretty Woman", to name but a few.
As said before, "The Sweetest Thing" stands a good chance of over-taking "Pretty Woman" as my all time favourite, and, as I conclude, I can now say it has reached that echelon.
A MUST see!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this film first of all because i had good recommendations from my friends. It made me laugh out loud a lot! The penis song is a genius and you will end up singing it out loud with your friends! Although the storyline is pretty predictable, the cast and jokes makes it bearable. Cameron Diaz, Selma Blair and Christina Applegate are superbly cast as the three friends and by the end of the film I am sure whether you are a boy or a girl that Selma Blair will have another fan, she is hilarious.
You will remember the funny parts to this film and the only bad thing about it is is that you probably won't remember much else about the storyline!
You will remember the funny parts to this film and the only bad thing about it is is that you probably won't remember much else about the storyline!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this film last weekend and it is the worst film I've ever seen. Usually I'm prepared to give most chick flicks a chance, with the cheesy coincidences and plot but this film lacked both. The actors are clearly wasted and the description would have suggested that they would do more than prance around in their underwear singing rediculous songs. A big disappointment.
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Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Read more
Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Read more
Published 9 days ago by S. F. husseiny
Funny film
This is a very funny film. A nice twist on the rom com genre. If you don't like dirty jokes it's not for you but if you do then you'll be laughing your arse off.
Published 9 months ago by Emily Fackrell
Rubbish soft porn
I purchased this thinking it was a romantic comedy. I Like Cameron Diaz. This film was total rubbish from start to end, , but perhaps 15 year olds may find funny.
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. Judih Gaynor
DIAZ LET DOWN BY THE SCRIPT
Cameron Diaz is one of my favourites and the main reason I bought this DVD but what a let down. The first scene was just silly with the girls meeting up and I feared for the worst. Read more
Published 16 months ago by chelseavic
hilarious!!!
brilliant! very funny, but i would not be pleased if my 15year old watched this alot of adult humour.
Published 20 months ago by chris
Laughed until my head fell off!
Wasnt looking forward to another chick flick but boy this was one of the funniest films I have watched in years. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Frendo
womanly night in film
I love this film, it's a film for the night when the girls come round and the wine is opended, it's funny because there is an element of truth to it. Read more
Published 24 months ago by M. Doyle
the sweetest thing dvd
love this film,really funny,i can watch it over and over again,did have it on video but decided i wanted the dvd.
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Mrs. S. J. Thurland
Poor script, bad acting, misfire jokes...some will like it, but not me
This is a dreadful movie, with a poor script, crass acting and direction, and jokes only worth cringing at. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by Peter M
Naughty but nice
I saw this film once, it was quite amusing and reasonably well written, and cameron shines up nicely. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2008 by E. Coolican
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