Review of The Sweetest Thing (2002) by Jennifer S — 20 Mar 2009

Good cast with an intriguing plot, but I didn't care what happened to the characters. The movie just doesn't draw you in.

This review of The Sweetest Thing (2002) was written by Jennifer S on 20 Mar 2009.

The Sweetest Thing has generally received mixed reviews.

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