About The Sweetest Thing

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• Plot Summary
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music / Soundtrack

Plot Summary

The Sweetest Thing is a romantic comedy film released in 2002. The movie follows the lives of three young women named Christina, Courtney, and Jane, as they navigate through their romantic adventures in San Francisco. The story kicks off when Christina, a commitment-phobic woman, meets Peter at a nightclub. Despite her initial hesitation, she starts falling for him and decides to embark on a road trip to find him after he leaves abruptly.

The journey becomes a comedic rollercoaster of misadventures, as Christina and her friends encounter various outrageous and hilarious situations along the way. They face unexpected encounters, chase a wedding, and deal with mistaken identities, all while searching for Christina's potential soulmate, Peter. As the story unfolds, the three friends learn important lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of taking risks.

Making / Production

The Sweetest Thing was directed by Roger Kumble and written by Nancy Pimental. The film was produced by Cathy Konrad and released under the production companies Columbia Pictures and Tall Trees Productions. It was shot primarily in San Francisco, California.

The movie features a mix of comedic writing, physical gags, and witty banter. The production team aimed to create a lighthearted and entertaining romantic comedy that would appeal to a wide audience. The film's vibrant and colorful visuals, along with its energetic performances, contribute to its overall comedic tone.

Actors

• Cameron Diaz as Christina Walters - Diaz portrays the leading character, a free-spirited woman who reluctantly embraces the idea of love and commitment.
• Christina Applegate as Courtney Rockcliffe - Applegate plays Christina's best friend and partner-in-crime, providing comic relief and support throughout their journey.
• Selma Blair as Jane Burns - Blair portrays another close friend of Christina, whose quiet and conservative nature contrasts with the other two characters.
• Thomas Jane as Peter Donahue - Jane appears as the love interest of Christina, sparking the adventure that drives the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally titled "The Untitled Nancy Pimental Project" during production.
• Cameron Diaz learned to ride a motorcycle for her role in the film.
• The "penis song" scene, in which the main characters sing about male genitalia, became one of the most memorable scenes in the movie.
• The Sweetest Thing received mixed reviews from critics but gained a cult following for its fun and unconventional humor.

Awards

The Sweetest Thing was not nominated for any major awards.

Quotes

• "For a kiss to be really good, you want it to mean something. You want it to be with someone you can't get out of your head, so that when your lips finally touch, you feel it everywhere. A kiss so hot and so deep, you never want to come up for air."
• "It's not who you love. It's how."
• "I was in my head. I was thinking about how It's not who you love, it's how. How about that? It's not how, cause who gives a shit. It's not how about what you love, it's about how you love!"

Music / Soundtrack

• "Sweetest Thing" by U2
• "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
• "Shake Your Bon-Bon" by Ricky Martin
• "Where the Party At" by Jagged Edge ft. Nelly
• "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players
• "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite