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Puzzle #28 Answer

The Sweetest Thing (2002)

The Sweetest Thing was the link movie connecting Outcome and Zootopia.

Linked through Cameron Diaz and Jason Bateman.

RomanceComedy 2002
The Connection
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Outcome (2026)
Zootopia (2016)
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Both Cameron Diaz and Jason Bateman appeared in The Sweetest Thing.

About The Sweetest Thing

★ 5.6/10 ⏱ 1h 24m 📅 Apr 12, 2002

"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.

Directed by Roger Kumble
Written by Nancy M. Pimental

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Top cast

Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diazas Christina Walters
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegateas Courtney Rockcliffe
Selma Blair
Selma Blairas Jane Burns
Thomas Jane
Thomas Janeas Peter Donahue
Jason Bateman
Jason Batemanas Roger Donahue
Parker Posey
Parker Poseyas Judy Webb
Lillian Adamsas Aunt Frida
Chelsea Bond
Chelsea Bondas Greta
Judith Chapman
Judith Chapmanas Judy's Mother
Joe Bellan
Joe Bellanas Mr. Martin

Behind the camera

Producers
Cathy Konrad
Executive Producers
Stuart M. Besser, Ricky Strauss
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Editing
David Rennie, Wendy Greene Bricmont
Composer
Edward Shearmur
Production Design
Jon Gary Steele
Costume Design
Denise Wingate
Casting
Lisa Beach

Box office

Budget
$43.0M
Worldwide gross
$68.7M

Soundtrack

Score by Edward Shearmur

Movie trivia

  • 1

    The characters in the film were inspired by screenwriter Nancy Pimental and her friend Kate Walsh.

  • 2

    An unrated DVD version of the film was released, featuring additional scenes including a musical performance titled 'The Penis Song' by the main actresses.

  • 3

    The film was released on April 12, 2002, and despite negative reviews, it later gained a cult following according to Pimental.

  • 4

    The film's opening weekend gross was approximately $9.4 million, placing it third at the box office.

  • 5

    On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 25% approval rating, with critics describing it as a series of inconsistent gags tied to a weak plot.

  • 6

    The film was featured in Ebert & Roeper's 'Worst of 2002' list, highlighting its poor reception despite its star cast.

Themes

roommatesfiancémarriagefemale friendshipweddingclubmisadventuresex comedyaftercreditsstingerduringcreditsstingeroral sex

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