Crazy Little Thing
{{short description|2002 film by Matthew Miller}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Crazy Little Thing
| image = Crazy Little Thing poster.jpg
| caption = DVD cover
| director = Matthew Miller
| producer =
| writer = Matthew Miller
| starring = Chris Eigeman
Jenny McCarthy
| music = Mocean Worker
| cinematography = Michael Barrett
| editing = John Gilroy
| distributor = Screen Media Films
| released = {{Film date|2002|03|01}}
| runtime = 90 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
}}
Crazy Little Thing (also known as The Perfect You) is a 2002 romantic comedy film written and directed by Matthew Miller. The film stars Chris Eigeman and Jenny McCarthy.{{Cite AV media |url=https://mubi.com/en/in/films/crazy-little-thing |title=Crazy Little Thing (2002) {{!}} MUBI |language=en |access-date=2024-08-13 |via=mubi.com}} After the September 11th attacks, the shots of the World Trade Center remained in the film.{{cite web|url=https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2016/08/never_forget_world_trade_center_in_movies_tv_music.html|title=Never forget: World Trade Center in movies, TV, music|author=Victoria Priola|work=SILive.com|date=August 26, 2016|access-date=April 19, 2021}}
Plot
Jimmy, a man who is equally unfavorable in love, and Jenny, a woman who struggles with her love life and self-esteem,{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Matthew |date=2002-03-01 |title=Crazy Little Thing - Apple TV |url=https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/crazy-little-thing/umc.cmc.4cccw48k3zkx70neoax4hqzdj |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=Apple TV |language=en-US}} find themselves in the center of the story. Upon meeting, the two characters form a unique friendship that finally gives rise to love emotions. The movie focuses on relationships, dating in the modern era, and the difficulties of finding real love.
"Crazy Little Thing" is a sitcom which mixes humor with the challenges of dating, highlighting the awkward and frequently funny situations that arise when two people attempt to connect more deeply with one another.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-perfect-you-am42630 |title=The Perfect You (2002) - Matthew Miller {{!}} Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related {{!}} AllMovie |language=en |access-date=2024-08-13 |via=www.allmovie.com}} Despite not getting much general attention, the film is admired for its funny and realistic take on courting and interactions. A highlight of the film, Jenny McCarthy's amusing performance gives it a light charm.
Cast
- Chris Eigeman as Jimmy
- Jenny McCarthy as Whitney Ann Barnsley III
- Drea de Matteo as Dee, Whitney's Neighbour
- Paul Dooley as Jimmy's Dad
- Josh Stamberg as Eddie Oshinski
- Alanna Ubach as Wendy
- Aubrey Dollar as Gina Vosola
- Dennis Boutsikaris as Dr. Levy
- Joelle Carter as Kate
- Brian Anthony Wilson as Phil
Production
Jenny McCarthy had her directorial debut in one of the early films directed by Matthew Miller.{{Cite web |title=Matthew Miller {{!}} Producer, Writer, Director |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1546969/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}} The script attempts to convey the often unexpected nature of romance by combining humor with relatable dating difficulties.{{Citation |title=Crazy Little Thing Called Love |url=http://archive.org/details/crazy-little-thing-called-love |access-date=2024-08-13}}
Release and reception
its release in 2002,{{Cite magazine |last=Carlin |first=Shannon |date=2022-02-14 |title=The 15 Best Romantic Comedies from the Early 2000s |url=https://time.com/6147549/best-early-2000s-romantic-comedies/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |magazine=TIME |language=en}} "Crazy Little Thing" failed to gain any widespread recognition. Its humorous twist on the romantic comedy genre has, however, garnered a small audience. McCarthy's performance received praise for providing the film with a light and delightful comedic edge.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0258877|Crazy Little Thing}}
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jviYj0_4oP4 Crazy Little Thing] at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jviYj0_4oP4 youtube]
Category:2000s English-language films
Category:2002 romantic comedy films
Category:American sex comedy films
Category:American independent films
Category:2000s sex comedy films
Category:2002 independent films
Category:English-language independent films
Category:English-language sex comedy films
Category:English-language romantic comedy films
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