Legally Blonde

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Summary: Charming and cute
Review: Legally Blonde is a fine film that has so much sweetness that it could sicken you but will give you a great time as well with a charming performance by Reese Witherspoon and a great supporting performance from the rest of the cast. The plot is simple enough but it's the spunk of the main character that will win you over and put a smile on your face.

Hey, it's a chick flick but it's a pretty good one.


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Summary: Charming And Fun To Watch
Review: This is a charming and fun movie. Reese Witherspoon carries the entire movie. She is very charismatic, intelligent, likeable and potentially a very good lawyer. The film was better than I thought it would be - that is always a good sign. Of course, Elle is stunningly beautiful with a wonderful quick mind. However, don't watch the sequel as the film has stretched reality about as far as it can be stretched without breaking the charm.

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Summary: nice comedy
Review: even if this is a "pink" movie, it's a great comedy and it's very light, and you can easily watch it over and over again and you never get sick of it. also, the soundtrack is really good.

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Summary: It's Glamour- in Harvard!
Review: This is a very funny movie. The first time my wife and I watched it we loved it. I recently bought the special edition for a great price. It has great replayability. The storyline is great and the music is fresh and upbeat. About time blondes got to chalk one up for all the dumb blonde jokes. Fans of movies like "Shallow Hal", "Deuce Bigalow", and "Shrek" will probably enjoy it. I highly recommend it if you need some comedy and empowerment when you are having a bad day.

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Summary: Not so dumb blonde
Review: This is a frothy frivolous chick flick that makes no pretence at being anything else and is all the better for it.
The story centres around rich, sorority girl Elle Woods (played so well by Reece Witherspoon) who, after being dumped by her wealthy boyfriend Warner, decides to enrol in Harvard law school (where he has gone) in order to win him back.
Elle arrives at Harvard as a vision in pink (her signature colour) and accompanied by her beloved Chihuahua, Bruiser Woods, to the disbelief of the other students....as one says, open mouthed, "it's Malibu Barbie!".
Elle faces an uphill struggle to prove she is not a dumb blonde but deserving of her place and also has a fight on her hands to win back Warner who has got himself engaged to a prissy New England girl (Selma Blair). The movie is formulaic and holds no surprises but it doesn't matter as it is such good fun and it's great to see the loveable Elle win out...especially when she realises she doesn't need the creep she wanted back but that she has made it on her own. Sit with a bucket of popcorn and enjoy.


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Summary: Just a plain good movie
Review: Yes even with all the stereotypes about blondes and their love of fashion the movie moves at a good pace and has a great story line. It's empowering for girls not just because it shows you "don't have to be a blonde with big boobs" but also that you can always do your best and be your best. Just an all around good movie.

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Summary: Legally Blonde
Review: Legally Blonde succeeds because of the entertaining Reese Witherspoon. Convincing as the ditzy blonde who proves to her snob boyfriend that she is just as smart as him (if not smarter). There are plenty of hilarious scenes in this film providing a rewatch factor. It's one of those films that is fun to watch if you have friends round.

DVD SUMMARY: Visually, almost reference quality and in 2:35 widescreen. Plenty of special features including about 8 deleted scenes. Overall, worth buying.

Note: I have avoided the sequel, however, based on the constant bad reviews. SOmetimes directors should quit while they are ahead.

Rating:
Summary: Give me an L...!
Review: Watching this film after twelve months of Film Studies AS forced me to take a critical approach to Legally Blonde. All together, the film is pretty damn good, especially if you want to relax and watch a real Girl Power movie!
Reese Witherspoon makes a fantastic Elle Woods. I can't imagine anyone who would play the part better. Personally, I think she is one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood, with her acting range impressive and each character played with prescision and individuality. Just look at her portrayal of Elle Woods, a bubbly homecoming queen, delta nu and Bel Air socialite in comparison to her acting in, say, The Importance of Being Earnest or Cruel Intentions. She is an inspirational actress, and it is not due to her capability that I am not giving this film the full five.
Okay, the film is absolutly hillarious and I adore Jennifer Coolidge as Paulette Bonafonte. They make such a great duo, and you can see them feeding off each other as the film progresses. I cherised the idea of Elle as the mentor to older Paulette, showing her the way of life she should have and helping her to regain herself - it showed the depth of Elle's character (in a less obvious way than her law school success)and her desire to pass on her 'knowledge' to those who need it.
However, there are things about the film that I felt jarred me a little bit:
1# I feel that maybe Raquel Welch could have been more convincing in the part of Chutney's mother, Mrs. Windham Vandermark. She was okay, but I wasn't quite convinced.
2# I don't know why, but something about the female Law teacher in the Salon... you know that scene? Something about it didn't quite fit.
Other than that, there's really not many points I can pick with the film. So it's predictable, obviously 'staged' at times and over the top, but hey! That's all the fun, isn't it? It is a great film, not an absolute masterpeice, but it will definatly always remain a part of my collection.
Oh, but unless you already have, don't bother watching the sequal. It's like a completley different film... it's really quite bad.


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Summary: REESE WITHERSPOON IS THE GO-TO-GIRL OF THIS MOVIE
Review: "Legally Blonde" is an amusing movie, with a very charismatic central character, Elle Woods (played by Reese Witherspoon), a beautiful blonde girl who seems to know very little about everything, except shopping and designer clothes. Reese carries the weight of this film over her shoulders, and she is the main reason why "Legally Blonde" works fine.

The plot is not complex, but it's charming and amusing. The characters are kinda standard (Elle Woods being the exception): you got the pretty boy who pretends to be more than he actually is, you got the mean girl that hates the good girl, but eventually they become good friends, you got the ugly guy with good heart and big brain, you got the good guy that wins the heart of the good girl, and so on. But this movie works because even though the characters aren't exactly original, the situations, some jokes and the charisma of the cast are notable.

Obviously, the main reason to see "Legally Blonde" is Reese Witherspoon, her performance is charming, and that translates into a lovable character...oh, by the way, Reese Witherspoon looks stunning in this movie. "Legally Blonde" is the kind of movie that can be amusing for both men and women.