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Summary: Surprisingly engaging, totally hilarious!
Review: OK, so I wasn't even going to rent this movie, I was sure it was another big-breasted-blond-chick-wearing-expensive-cute-clothing-does-good movie,but my friend who actually attends REAL law school in DC said it was really funny, so I rented it. And I loved it, so much so that I went out and bought it afterwards (on sale mind you), and I have actually watched it more than once since I purchased it, which is always a good sign for a movie. ... It has Jennifer Coolidge (of Stifler's mom and Best In Show fame) as a non-sexually charged (gasp!) manicurist, Owen Wilson's (Hansel in Zoolander) little bro is in it as a dreamy hot smart guy with a heart, there's a UPS guy wearing shorts, and a Harvard sweater wearing Chihauhau. What more do you need? Watch it, you'll like it.
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Summary: one of my all time favorites
Review: i was just thinking blondes were hotties and ditzes before this movie. this has a perfect story. elles living the perfect life and thinks her boyfriends going to propose. that bassically ends on another kind of big date. he breaks up with her saying that she isnt good enough and that he wants a harvard girl. she follows him to harvard to see if hes still single but hes enngaged to vivien the stuck up type. well shes kind of stupid at first but not for long. after the first half hour is up shes smart. she even gets ellected to the teachers firm. well she finds out that the teacher just had a crush on her. the best thing is that she ends up going out with emmit. i love resse weatherspoon.
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Summary: What's with the dumb blonde remarks?
Review: I am dumbfounded to read so many reviews mentioning 'dumb blonde' when describing Elle Woods, Miss Witherspoon's character. I watched the movie and there's nothing dumb about Elle Woods. To me, she's brought up with confidence in herself. Don't know who embedded this strong belief in one's self in Elle Woods. But it's there, so evidently portrayed by Miss Witherspoon. She's not a bit self-conscious showing up with her own west coast fashion sense in the east coast Harvard Law campus and she's not a bit ashamed of who she is. Although her failed relationship had temporarily set her back and the people she encountered in Harvard Law had tried to put her down and belittle her (they almost succeeded), her healthy dose of self-esteem came to her rescue every time. It's a far-fetched comedy by all means but Miss Witherspoon always came prepared for her roles with a great deal of understanding into their psyche, motivation, and character development. It's her grounded portrayal of Elle Woods that made this movie a fun movie watching experience. This blonde is no dumb blonde. She knows who she is and is not intimidated by the world full of jealousy and judgment. All of us should feel this strongly in ourselves because after all we are quite unique and beautiful in our own right.
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Summary: Ignore All Other Reviews!! This Movie Is A MUST HAVE!!
Review: It's disheartening to see all the reviews claiming the lead character 'Elle Woods' in LEGALLY BLONDE is "ditzy". That is so far removed from the truth and I don't want possible buyers led astray. So here's the real deal. First and formost, this is NOT a movie about a "dumb blonde". This movie is about the President of fictional sorority Delta Nu, who is a fashion merchandising major with a 4.0 grade point average. She IS smart when it comes to her field of study and all surrounding subjects. This is proved when she goes with her friends (one of whom, as a result of hanging out in nail salons, speaks fluent Korean!!) to buy the perfect dress for what she thinks will be the night her boyfriend Warner (Mathew Davis from Pearl Harbor) proposes to her. The sales clerk of the botique, thinking Elle must be a dumb blond, tries to pass off an old dress with a propensity to snag as a one-of-a-kind original. Elle quickly, and sweetly, let's her know she is NOT dumb, ditzy or willing to be taken advantage of. When Warner breaks up with her because he needs a serious girl like the "Vanderbilt" one his brother is marrying, she is crushed. But after noticing his soon-to-be sister in law is a law student, she has her plan; she too must attend law school! And from there, we ride a roller coaster of Elle studying for the LSAT's, making her wonderfully inventive admissions video and doing what even Warner was not able to do...get into Harvard Law School On Her OWN Merits! Along the way, we meet Vivian, Warner's new fiancee and Elle's competition, and a whole host of others who will be for or against Elle during her quest to win Warner back. But after a crushing blow or two, Elle soon figures out that actual studying, faith and a seriousness she HAS ALWAYS possessed, is all she needs to survive and prove, Not To Warner, but to Herself, that she Does Indeed Belong at Harvard. She isn't GIVEN a position as helper on a sensation murder case. She EARNS IT with her outspoken and legally on point answers in class. And goes on to prove that Cosmo girls with intelligence and someone who believes in them, can do anything. This movie shows true intelligence, integrity and endurance wrapped up in a fluffy, child friendly "girl power" environment. The fact that my 13 year old Son LOVED the movie says a great deal. So don't believe this is another "dumb blonde" movie. Reese Witherspoon has gained a fan for life in me with this triumphant trip to Harvard that far surpasses anything I've ever seen in the genre. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! :o)
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Summary: What a wonderful film!
Review: Reese Witherspoon (Pleasantville) has done an excellent job of taking a potential fluff/dumb blonde film and turning it into an edearing story of going after a dream not just for a man but for herself. I have never loved a comedy like I have loved this one...only My Man Godfrey comes close to it. Went to see this with friends, thinking it was just a dumb blonde flick and was very pleasantly surprised to find this cheerleader [turned] sorority queen dealing seriously with her own decision to go on to Harvard Law School. Whoever played her beau was a brilliant foil. The wit is marvelous and absolutely charming. I have watched this film many times, and enjoyed it more with each watching. Don't be turned off by the title....do take a chance; it's worth it!
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Summary: The Greatest Movie of All Time!!!!!!
Review: If you have seen Leally Blonde then you probably think it's the best movie of all time too. It has great actors/actresses like Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair. The movie is a great comedy and if comedys were in the Academy Awards then it would get 100,000,000,000 nominatoins. Don't you think????!!!!!???? Well, thats all I have to say about the best movie in history.
P.S.- I've seen the movie 2 times in the movie theater and 9 zillion times at home.
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Summary: One Big Blonde Joke
Review: Legally Blonde is a movie about a ditzy sorority girl who decides to go to Harvard Law School after her boyfriend dumps her for not meeting his family's standards of seriousness and success. Though Elle Woods (played by Reese Witherspoon) is clueless about life and overly concerned with fashion and other trivial matters, she is by no means dumb. She mantains a 4.0 average at her college, and later becomes very successful as a law student. Though the film makes no attempt at being realistic, the stretches of reality aren't painfully unbelievable, as in some comedies. There are a couple of really lame scenes, such as the "Bend and Snap" scene where Elle tries to teach a friend how to get a man's attention, but most of the scenes are just pure fun. You'll laugh at the clueless mistakes Elle makes that have her sticking out like a sore thumb in Harvard, and will probably also find her personality charming. This is a surprisingly satisfying comedy, and Wiherspoon's performance should make the film enjoyable for just about anyone.
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Summary: Being blonde rulz!
Review: This movie is my fave of all time. Hey, I'm not just a music junkie and buy thousands of CD's, I also buy DVD's. I have hundreds of them, cluttering up my room along with CD's. I love books too, hehe. Oh yeah, and computer games, hehe.
Anyway, out of all the movies and DVD's I've seen, this is my favourite movie ever! It's so hillarious, Reese Witherspoon is sooo cool as Elle Woods, and I loved Selma Blair as Vivien.
It's a good tongue in cheek look at blondes, showing that they're not really dumb, in fact really smart. I, myself am a blonde (But I recently dyed my hair red) and loved the movie. I also loved the DVD too, it has loads of special features.
It has trivia, two music videos and commentary from Reese and the film crew.
I suggest you buy this DVD, the movie is awesome, the extras rock and being a blonde RULZ!!!!
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Summary: I love this movie!
Review: Reese Witherspoon who plays Elle Woods in this movie plays a very good part! I think Reese is very nice!!! I like her outfits alot, they are really cool!!!!!! I think Warner is messed up alot , he needs to get fixed!!!!!!!!!!! I like Emmet, he is real nice.
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Summary: Surprisingly good
Review: I normally don't watch movies like this (you know, the "You go girl!" girl-power films), but this one is actually a strong film. Huh? Yep, I said this was a strong film. Regarding the comparison to _Clueless_, there's a huge difference. _Clueless_ is a film in which the protagonist (named "Cher") is an empty air-head whose major revelation is that her brother is actually someone she's morally and ethically able to date. On the other hand _Legally Blonde_ has a lead character (named "Elle") who is actually bright, but misdirected, and finds direction through situations that are somewhat implausible but still fun enough to enjoy. Did I have believed this had the potential to be a good movie before I saw it?
No. Do I think it's a good movie and would recommend it to others?
Yes. Will you believe me?
Perhaps not, but if you're like me, you just may be surprised that a movie about the president of a sorority excelling at Harvard Law School is worth watching and (*choke*) provokes self-evaluation.
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