The
Sweetest Thing offers some short-lived stand-up (and when I say short-lived,
I mean short-lived the full movie including credits is only 84 minutes) comedy
from Diaz and her pals in a playful way. Although sexually offensive and at
times very raunchy, the dialogue sounds so helpless that it’s inanely funny. I
laughed endlessly during certain parts, and when I think about them right now
I’m still able to crack a smile. It’s stupid, it’s shallow; but what the hey? I
don’t like Adam Sandler movies any more than this and they get two-and-a-half
bucket ratings from me; why doesn't thins deserve one? This film is just a good
ol’ night on the town that will make you laugh, cry; oh I’m sorry did I say cry?
It will make you laugh, laugh, and laugh your big fat ass off some
more.
So anyways, in the movie; Cameron Diaz,
Christina Applegate, and Selma Blair are looking for a “few good men”. The only
problem? Their the hump-m’-and-dump-m’ type. All they want is one night with a
brainless, but good looking guy to make them look good in the club for the
evening and to raise their ego’s a little; but they don’t want a serious
relationship. Until one night, when Cameron Diaz’s character stumbles upon a man
from out of town in the local club…She talks to him for a while, but decides
he’s like the rest of the males she’s “done” and leaves without even exchanging
telephone numbers (serious crime to her). In the bathroom, her friends notice
that she starts calling him pet-names; she must have a serious crush on the guy!
They have to hunt him down! All he mentioned as to where he’d be is that his
brother was getting married in a town called Sunset, three miles off. They have
no choice but to endure the small trip (Whoa! A whopping three hours; 1/8 of
their day!). Along the way they have some girly fun that is none other than a
guilty pleasure to watch. The Sweetest
Thing is like a Crossroads that
moves by faster; they both have hot chicks doing cold things; but in the end
everything somehow turns from wrong to right.
I have to take off at least 1 ½ buckets
because of flaws, but I have come to still recommend this “epic comedy” (leave
out the epic part if you want to get technical). The direction wasn’t very good,
the cinematography made me sick, and though hilarious; the screenplay was weak
in some areas. But I’ve learned to judge by entertainment value upon grading
flicks like this. The Sweetest Thing
is so ridiculous it’s good; Roger Ebert didn’t like it, but he should’ve. This
kind of movie is fun and enjoyable and that’s what critics should grade them
for. Unless a movie was directed by a two-year-old, don’t complain; the crew is
trying!
The Sweetest Thing is hilariously entertaining and
everyone up its alley should give it a try. But if you aren’t: beware of dog!
(Get It! I’m just sooo funny at times). If you don’t want to hear constant jokes
about sexual preference, underwear, and bodily fluids; don’t go near this one
either! There is a limited audience for this kind of material (or as some would
say; crap!), but if you’re one of the people who like it; then you’ll REALLY
like this one. So just don’t think and laugh your heart out if you decide to
watch it; women with no brains are so funny it’s not even funny. The Sweetest Thing is the needle in the
haystack if its comedy you’re looking for.
-Danny, Bucket Reviews
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