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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