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The Sweetest Thing [DVD] [2002]

DVD ~ Cameron Diaz|Christina Applegate|Selma Blair
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Cameron Diaz|Christina Applegate|Selma Blair
  • Directors: Roger Kumble
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • 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: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Feb 2003
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006FMFX
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 30,963 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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With chick-flick stalwarts like Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and the Sex and the City crew pushing 40, The Sweetest Thing lowers the demographic to the late-20s and stirs in some of that Farrelly Bros/American Pie-style gross-out stuff to liven up the usual man-chasing, clothes-shopping and hug-and-squealsome female bonding.

Cameron Diaz plays a party-hearty miss who claims to prefer "Mr Right Now" over "Mr Right". Although she gains most of her laughs by treating various men very badly, the plot still boils down to Diaz scurrying after nice guy Thomas Jane. Diaz and gal pal Christina Applegate endure several humiliations in a public toilet to crash a family wedding so she can cosy up to Thomas. Their friend Selma Blair has bizarre sexual adventures back home with a pick-up who dresses as a cartoon elephant.

Set mostly in San Francisco--an unfortunate city for women who like high heels as much as these heroines do--the film stops every few minutes for strange attempts at musical numbers (the big ensemble piece is called "Your Penis Is So Large") and seems entirely to miss the irony when a golden oldie prompts Diaz to wax nostalgic about the far-off halcyon days of 1994. The leads are appealing enough to get away with characters who are as nasty and shallow as they are cute, but director Roger Kumble too often mistakes outrageous for inventive.

On the DVD: The Sweetest Thing contains one of the oddest commentaries ever recorded, with director Kumble and his cast on helium. This actually offers more laughs than the film, especially when the girls turn on Jason Bateman and give him a hard time for being in Teen Wolf Too. Also included are a selection of chick-flick trailers, storyboard comparisons, two featurettes, a snippetty making-of ("Politically Erect") and a witty spoof about the screenwriter ("A Legend Is Born: A Day in the Life of Nancy M Pimental"). --Kim Newman

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
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic!, 16 Mar 2003
OK, I'll admit, this film isn't exactly hollywood brain science. It is mindless comedy. The characters are shallow and bitchy. And no, it doesn't have some kind of sublime message in it. And you know what? That's alright. The real world isn't all doom and gloom and angst and pensive thinking so why should all movies be like that? Beleive it or not, women do go on a lot lie what these fab characters do and that's why it's so appealing, because many women can relate. The characters are very likeable, the gross-out moments aren't overly ridiculous (something which put me off watching American Pie.) and even the most romantic moments are realistically done...

I think the only people who won't like this movie are narrow-minded men (yes, some do still exsist. They're the ones who don't like Sex and the City because of the the way the girls behave)and miserable gits who need their movies serious and artsy. Anyone else will love it.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly good film!, 4 Oct 2006
This review is from: The Sweetest Thing [DVD] [2002] (DVD)
Although this film did get slated by critics don't let this put you off. I rented this film before I bought it and was expecting it to be nothing special. But it was hilarious. The plot revolves around the character "Christina" (played by cameron diaz) chasing a guy that she met in a club one nite across the country. Then she finds out he's getting married and I won't tell you nay more than it's your typical happy ending. However, besides the weak plotline the gags and situations the three friends are put into are incredibly funny. It may not be worth buying if your not sure, but definately a great film to rent for a girls nite in.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Histerically funny!, 1 Jan 2006
By mineschu (cambridgeshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is one of the funniest films ever! Christina Walters (Cameron Diaz) and one of her girlfriends Courteney (Christina Applegate) set off to a wedding after meeting Peter, who she thinks is the love of her life, in a club. A VERY funny film and highley reccommended!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 3 months ago by Mrs. S. J. Thurland

1.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by Peter M

3.0 out of 5 stars Naughty but nice
I saw this film once, it was quite amusing and reasonably well written, and cameron shines up nicely. Read more
Published 15 months ago by E. Coolican

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely hilarious
Do not be put off by the terrible reviews here, this film is really very funny. It does not set out to be amazingly witty and groundbreaking and you should take it for what it is:... Read more
Published 18 months ago by S. Brown

1.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the worst film ever made!
Considering the acresses in this film I expected to be a really great funny girlie film but was completely disapointed! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Leonie G. Plowright

4.0 out of 5 stars film
i think this film is great and funny it is well worth the money good film to watch very enjoyable
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Brandon I. J. Lee

3.0 out of 5 stars An hour and a half of outrageous antics
This film has a poor plot but the three women who star in it did a good job of making it fun to watch and the movie looks and sounds great. Read more
Published 20 months ago by dan the fan

4.0 out of 5 stars You're too big to fit in here! hahaha
The whole love story is a bit unrealistic for me to be honest but on the whole its hilarious, just a little bit of girly fun. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2008 by Jennifer x

5.0 out of 5 stars A movie full of laughs for the girls and guys!!
This is your classic laugh a minute chick flick, You've got the happy ending, the cringe moments, the bits that make you go 'aww' and the giggles. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2008 by leannesg1986

2.0 out of 5 stars Cameron Diaz goes lowpoint
Unfortunately this movie does NOT set a new low for trash from Hollywood--although it does try very hard. Read more
Published on 23 May 2007 by Jay

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