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Crazy Little Thing

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Crazy Little Thing
DVD cover
Directed byMatthew Miller
Written byMatthew Miller
StarringChris Eigeman
Jenny McCarthy
CinematographyMichael Barrett
Edited byJohn Gilroy
Music byMocean Worker
Distributed byScreen Media Films
Release date
  • March 1, 2002 (2002-03-01)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.[1] After the September 11th attacks, the shots of the World Trade Center remained in the film.[2]

Plot

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Jimmy, a man who is equally unfavorable in love, and Jenny, a woman who struggles with her love life and self-esteem,[4] 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.[5] 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

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Production

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Jenny McCarthy had her directorial debut in one of the early films directed by Matthew Miller.[6] The script attempts to convey the often unexpected nature of romance by combining humor with relatable dating difficulties.[7]

Release and reception

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its release in 2002,[8] "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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  1. ^ Crazy Little Thing (2002) | MUBI. Retrieved 2024-08-13 – via mubi.com.
  2. ^ Victoria Priola (August 26, 2016). "Never forget: World Trade Center in movies, TV, music". SILive.com. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Crazy Little Thing review (2002) Jenny McCarthy - Qwipster's Movie Reviews". qwipster.net. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  4. ^ Miller, Matthew (2002-03-01). "Crazy Little Thing - Apple TV". Apple TV. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  5. ^ The Perfect You (2002) - Matthew Miller | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie. Retrieved 2024-08-13 – via www.allmovie.com.
  6. ^ "Matthew Miller | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  7. ^ Crazy Little Thing Called Love, retrieved 2024-08-13
  8. ^ Carlin, Shannon (2022-02-14). "The 15 Best Romantic Comedies from the Early 2000s". TIME. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
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