Crazy Little Thing

2002 film by Matthew Miller

March 1, 2002 (2002-03-01)

Running time

90 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

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

Source:^[3]

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

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.^[6] The script attempts to convey the often unexpected nature of romance by combining humor with relatable dating difficulties.^[7]

Release and reception

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

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