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The Sweetest Thing poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.3 / 100
2002·Comedy / Romance·1h 24m

THE SWEETEST THING

“A romantic comedy without the sugar.”

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.

Above the Line
Roger Kumble·DirectorNancy M. Pimental·WriterAnthony B. Richmond·Director of PhotographyEdward Shearmur·Original Music ComposerDavid Rennie·Editor
Cast
Cameron Diaz·Christina WaltersChristina Applegate·Courtney RockcliffeSelma Blair·Jane BurnsThomas Jane·Peter DonahueJason Bateman·Roger DonahueParker Posey·Judy WebbLillian Adams·Aunt FridaChelsea Bond·GretaJudith Chapman·Judy's MotherJoe Bellan·Mr. Martin
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Roger Kumble·DirectorJeanne Byrd·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Nancy M. Pimental·Writer
Camera· 1
Anthony B. Richmond·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
David Rennie·EditorWendy Greene Bricmont·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Edward Shearmur·Original Music ComposerDaryl B. Kell·Music EditorJohn Houlihan·Music SupervisorAmanda Goodpaster·Music Editor
Art & Design· 8
Denise Wingate·Costume DesignGershon Ginsburg·Art DirectionJon Gary Steele·Production DesignJane Galli·Makeup Department HeadMaggie Martin·Set DecorationGaret Reilly·Costume SupervisorRobin Fredriksz·Makeup ArtistDebbie Zoller·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Cathy Konrad·ProducerStuart M. Besser·Executive ProducerRicky Strauss·Executive ProducerLisa Beach·CastingSarah Katzman·Casting Associate
Other Departments· 7
Darrell Redleaf-Fielder·HairstylistRobin Antin·ChoreographerD.J. Plumb·Key Hair StylistRon Bolanowski·Special Effects CoordinatorJonathan Hanousek·Hair Department HeadLisa Hoyle·Stunt DoubleErin Carufel·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
62.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
26%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$69M
ROI 61%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Sweetest Thing's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D62F3C
#2F2F2F
Mood
Playful, Cheerful, Friendly
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Three women are posed closely together against a plain white background, with the central woman in a red top slightly in front of the other two. The woman on th”

romancecomedy
Atmosphere
Bright, Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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