

The Hottie & The Nottie
Nate moves to L.A. to track down Cristabel, the woman he's been in love with since childhood, only to discover that his plan to woo her only has one hurdle to overcome: what to do with June, Cristabel's ever-present, not-so-hot best friend? What's even more complicating is Nate's growing feelings for June, whose true beauty starts to emerge.
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Plot Summary
Two best friends, Nate and Matt, are on a mission to find girlfriends. Nate, who is considered conventionally attractive, has a strict rule: he will only date 'hotties'. Matt, on the other hand, is considered unattractive and struggles to find a date. When Nate falls for the beautiful Cristabel, he asks his friend June to help him 'makeover' her less attractive friend, Jessica, in hopes that he can be set up with Cristabel. However, things don't go as planned when Matt starts to fall for Jessica.
Critical Reception
The Hottie & The Nottie was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a significant box office failure. The film is widely regarded as one of the worst films of the 2000s, primarily criticized for its offensive premise, poor writing, and reliance on superficial humor. Audience reception was similarly dismal.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely panned for its offensive and shallow premise.
- Criticized for its uninspired plot and reliance on outdated stereotypes.
- Seen as a vehicle for Paris Hilton with little regard for cinematic quality.
Google audience: Google users largely disliked the film, finding it to be a low-quality comedy with an offensive premise. Many viewers expressed disappointment and found the humor to be tasteless and unfunny. The film's reliance on superficiality and lack of substance was a common complaint.
Fun Fact
The film was a massive box office bomb, grossing only $26,000 in its opening weekend on a reported $12 million budget, making it one of the lowest-grossing theatrical releases of all time.
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