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65 out of 90 people found the following comment useful :-
maybe its just me, 31 January 2006
Author: lauren_peterson06 from Canada
it could be just me but i really love this movie. i don't know one girl who doesn't have it in their DVD collection and i'm proud to be one of them....the movie is funny, stupid, and all around a good time. so its not gonna win any awards or looked upon as "superior" but come on, don't you remember what its like to watch a movie just for the sake of entertainment? i have a section of my movie collection devoted to those chick flicks that while embarrassing to have are my guilty pleasures and i can't feel bad for that. what more do you want out of a stupid/funny movie? please don't pull some critical analysis on this movie people cause it is what it is. take it for face value and relax...
41 out of 59 people found the following comment useful :-
Great mindless entertainment, 23 March 2004
Author: mjharrison
I really enjoyed this movie, as did my wife. We loved the comedy, the acting, and the plot. Granted, it's not oscar material. But it is a feel good movie with some great scenes.
It's about three girls and their fear to commit to a man because they'll get heartbroken. They learn together and cry together, but most importantly, they laugh together. The whole movie is one long string of comedy, and the musical number will be in my top ten of all time. You'll know it when you see it.
Check this movie out for a fun night with your wife. It's not for young viewers, however. Not a family movie. It's meant more for the dirty-minded, if you will. :)
34 out of 48 people found the following comment useful :-
Great movie with unique female characters, 16 December 2005
Author: roxydior from United States
How is this not hilarious? There are always movies that seem to make it big, like Wedding Crashers, Meet the Parents, and American Pie 1,2, and 3, Van Wilder, when the main characters are stereotypical male characters, but when it is women, expectations change and so do the double standards, which is disappointing in this day in age. The women in this movie are way funnier and do more interesting activities and funnies than the same old good old boys routine stuff. Some very unpredictable predicaments make this laugh out loud! I bought this movie in 2003 and have watched it with all my circles of friends and everyone from 19 to 64 have laughed out loud during this movie, which other movies are lucky if it barely happens once.
I love the unrated version, the song and dance, and her sexy dream with Peter and when he "had all the calories taken out for you."
33 out of 47 people found the following comment useful :-
I Disagree w/ the Above Comment, 19 October 2005
Author: krystalgari from Las Vegas
This movie was not terrible! Obviously, if you're looking to watch something deep and profound, don't rent this movie. This is just a lighthearted, and yes, over-the-top spoof of sorts. I love it. I thought it was hilarious. Cameron Diaz and Applegate made a wonderful team, though I think they could have gotten someone then Selma Blair to play the third girl, Blair always has that sour-puss look on her face like she just sucked a lemon, but overall the result was funny. I laughed out loud throughout the entire film and have turned at least ten people on to it, and they thought it was funny and cute too. Not a brainy film by any means, but it wasn't trying to be.
27 out of 36 people found the following comment useful :-
great film,great laugh,great stars,great time., 21 January 2006
Author: milky_22 from United Kingdom
*** This comment may contain spoilers ***
Although this film has only had the occasional thumbs up, i am happy to say that this is one of the funniest films in my DVD collection. it truly is a perfect film to watch with the girls on a night in. with lovable characters and hilarious situations that Christina(Diaz)and Courtney(Applegate) have to go through to find Mr.right. i just love both Diaz and Applegates performances in the movie which really gives the feeling that they have been the best of friends since they were kids which really helps you to relate to their relationship. and then there's the brilliant performances from Thomas Jane and Jason Bateman who really show an amazingly convincing 'brotherly love' between the two. with great jokes,beautiful stars,romance, comedy, and not forgetting 'the penis song' this truly is a great movie. A definite two thumbs up.
29 out of 40 people found the following comment useful :-
better than expected, 1 October 2002
Author: kingrollo from Palo Alto, CA
If you keep your expectations low, it's more likely to be positively surprised... but seriously, even with somewhat higher expectations, this one is worth watching. I saw it as a "filler" on a flight, trying to save some of the "better" movies for the return trip. This movie actually turned out to be much more entertaining than all those I saved... ;))
34 out of 50 people found the following comment useful :-
Funny modern chick humor..., 9 October 2005
Author: Jayde Smith from Bay Area, CA
Okay, the important thing to note here is that this type of movie (silly, goofy) is not intended to create a new world order. If you are seeking a film with deep social meaning, or an underlying message of hope and inspiration, pick something else to watch.
It is not a film for everyone and hey by now you should know what type of flicks you enjoy... if its not your style don't watch it!
It's a story of ultra modern, aggressive, women who are warriors of the singles scene. This film is really more suited to women and will likely irritate a lot of men because the characters are women that act like men when it comes to relationships and sex. Yeah, its the whole double standard thing in all its glory.
Some of the scenes are really stupid, and I laughed out loud, because hey I like stupid once in awhile.
Bottom line if you have been there and have done the singles thing, and especially if you have ever been, or currently are, a "playa" in the game then you will enjoy the intended absurdity of this film.
If nothing I have referred to sounds familiar to you don't bother to watch this flick... I can guarantee that you wont get it and wont enjoy it.
Best, JS
39 out of 61 people found the following comment useful :-
Pleasant Surprise, 6 September 2002
Author: Luna-tic from United States
When this movie came out it got nothing but poor reviews and I decided to skip it. I lost all interest in seeing it. Another case of dont listen to the movie critics.
But someone in my family rented the movie and I decided to give it a go. And it was one funny movie.
Reviews for this movie were all negative because it was crude. It depends on who you are. If you enjoyed the teenage sex movies of the 80's this movie was made for you at your current age. It's not about high school kids anymore it's about girls in the late twenties who hit the bars, meet a few guys and have a little fun. It's pretty much about Diaz's character who decides that she meets the guy she likes and is tired of going to the bars and wants to settle down.
I found this to be a very cute movie and it had some outragously funny scenes. My wife and i were laughing out loud the whole movie.
Some say it is a chick flick. I am a man and I don't think is is souly a chick flick. It is a role reversal movie. A sex movie where the main characters are females instead of males. I personally liked seeing it from the otherside for a change.
Let me state something too. When I say sex movie - it's about sex but there is no actual nudity in the movie. I kinda wish there was but it was good none-the-less.
Recommended for people who do not get offended at people talking and having sex in a movie. If you are open than I think you will enjoy this truly funny movie. I wish there were more movies like this one nowadays.
25 out of 34 people found the following comment useful :-
Good light comedy from the women's side, 29 January 2006
Author: JEF CAMERON from VENTURA, CA
If you like easy comedy and very bawdy humor, I recommend The Sweetest Thing. It's actually not that far off from The Wedding Crashers except, like I mentioned, it's definitely the ladies' point of view! It's nice to see more of the women's side of things; not unlike SATC, with similar spirit to "Sex..." as well.
I like that every San Fran stereotype (and real-type) is represented in the film, and the city herself is pretty nicely shown off (which I love - my fave city). Like "Sex...", the city is an oblique character in The Sweetest Thing. It definitely speaks to everyone's ease with being sexual and bawdy and campy at the drop of a hat (helpful words towards deciding if it'll be your cup-of-tea). Basically, if that stick's still up you're u-no-what from u-no-when, this one's not for you!
BTW, I highly recommend the "Unrated" version over the theatrical; nothing worse than having a character say or do something where the two-second money shot or the actual swear-word, etc. they're working up to is cut out at the last moment - HATE that. This way, if they're talking about penis, they're going to SAY penis (and a few other descriptives).
Definitely, if you've been to San Francisco and loved your time there, you'll get a kick out of The Sweetest Thing. Just be up for a flick that doesn't waste more than 30 seconds taking itself seriously, and you'll especially enjoy the extra musical number thrown in, known lovingly as "The Penis Song"! (this too is a helpful determinate in deciding to see it). Nuf said. Peace.
25 out of 34 people found the following comment useful :-
One of the funniest movies EVER, 18 December 2005
Author: tokyokillerpop from New Zealand
This movie is one of my favorites every single scene is hilarious! people saying that the penis song made them uncomfortable? GET OVER IT! it's a comedy about women who like to play games in their relationships. Every single person who has seen the movie has said its hysterical and they loved the penis song. There are so many memorable moments in this movie and so many good funny lines.
I guess if you don't have a sense of humor, you should stay away from this movie and also if your offended by sex, penises, and songs involving penises. Otherwise this is a GREAT movie that will make you laugh every time!
7/10
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