The Hottie and the Nottie

Hottie and the nottie

The Hottie and the Nottie is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Tom Putnam. The film stars Paris Hilton, Joel David Moore, and Christine Lakin. It focuses on a young man named Nate Cooper (played by Moore) who is reunited with his childhood crush, Cristabel Abbott (played by Hilton), only to find out that in order to date her, he must first find a suitable partner for her not-so-attractive best friend, June Phigg (played by Lakin).

Plot

Nate Cooper moves to Los Angeles to track down Cristabel, the woman he's been infatuated with since childhood. Upon finding her, he discovers that Cristabel remains single, adhering to a pact to stay so until her best friend, June, finds a boyfriend. Nate then embarks on a mission to find a match for June, encountering various comedic situations along the way. As Nate spends more time with June, he begins to see her inner beauty and realizes that appearances are not everything.

Cast

• Paris Hilton as Cristabel Abbott
• Joel David Moore as Nate Cooper
• Christine Lakin as June Phigg
• Johann Urb as Johann Wulrich
• Adam Kulbersh as Cole Slawsen
• The Greg Wilson as Arno Blount
• Marianne Muellerleile as Mrs. Blount

Production

The film was announced with Paris Hilton attached to star, generating significant media interest due to her fame. Filming took place in various locations around Los Angeles. Despite the attention garnered by Hilton's involvement, the film faced challenges in marketing and distribution, leading to a limited release.

Reception

The Hottie and the Nottie received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its humor, plot, and performances, particularly Hilton's. It holds a low rating on review aggregation websites. Despite this, the film has gained a cult following for its so-bad-it's-good qualities among certain audiences.

Themes

The film explores themes of beauty, superficiality, and the importance of inner qualities over physical appearance. It attempts to convey a message about looking beyond the surface when it comes to relationships and personal connections.

See also

• List of American films of 2008
• Romantic comedy film