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Summary: Eh.
Review: It occasionally zigged when it could have zagged, but I admire Witherspoons portrayal of the main character. Just 'cause she's into fashion doesn't mean she's dumb.The extras on the DVD should have been left on the cutting room floor.
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Summary: Absolute Fiction - A blonde in Harvard Law ...
Review: Just Kidding! But that is the whole premise of the film, right? And yet it isn't offensive and it has a cute moral message of becoming the best that we can be. Reese Witherspoon does a great job as a beautiful blonde who has never been expected to do anything more with her life than look beautiful, who then surprises everyone around her (including herself) by going to law school and suceeding. Even though she goes to law school solely to get back her dumb social climbing boyfriend, in the end she recognizes her own worth and not only betters herself but also manages to nab a great new boyfriend (played by the ever adorable Luke Wilson). So it is truly fiction -- pure entertainment that can only be enjoyed when you completely suspend reality. But isn't that what we go to the movies for?
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Summary: Totally cute
Review: Cute movie. New twist on an old story. Reese Witherspoon was great, as was the rest of the cast.
Don't miss this adorable movie...it's not only a renter, but it's a good one buy too - just incase you're in a bad mood and want a movie that will make you smile!
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Summary: Bruiser Woods and I agree...
Review: Legally Blonde is a must see if you like light comedies and love to laugh. Reese Witherspoon does a fabulous job of playing Elle Woods who is more than the vapid blonde that she initially seems like. Elle Woods is a character that could be annoying in less capable hands but she instead she is portrayed as optimistic and bubbly but with the skills and intelligence to back it all up. One of my favorite scenes starts out as a cliche. Elle is told that a college mixer is a costume party but of course - we have seen this one before - it isn't. She shows up dressed like a Playboy Bunny. In most cases the heroine would have been humiliated (as was the case in Bridget Jones) but Elle decided that she had nothing to be ashamed of and decided to have fun. I love that spirit. A few minutes later we were allowed to see her vulnerability in a different way when she realises that the guy she loves is the first one to underestimate her. I am a fan of films that show the underdog winning out over the people that underestimate him or her. (Even if the underdog in this case is gorgeous and grew up across the street from Aaron Spelling). I own this DVD because it is one of my top feel good movies!
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Summary: Blonde Ambition
Review: Reese Witherspoon gives a completely likable and winning performance as Elle Woods, a fashion major who is jilted by her boyfriend, who she thinks is going to propose to her, but instead dumps her for not being serious enough. He heads off to Harvard Law School and in an attempt to win him back, Elle applies for admission to Harvard and actually gets in. While there she runs into all kinds of obstacles, including her former boyfriend's new fiancée (Selma Blair in an underwritten role) and perseveres in her own sunshiny way. The film is a total fantasy that expects one to suspend reality, as there is no way in real life anything that happens in the film would actually happen. The plot is a little thin and it relies on many stereotypes such as the dumb blonde, airheaded California girls, stuffy, pretentious rich East Coast society people and others. But despite the plot flaws, Ms. Witherspoon is so good, you find yourself being drawn in with her magnetic performance. She hits all the right notes and appears to be on the verge of becoming a major star. Legally Blonde is a guilty pleasure and worth watching for ninety minutes of good fun.
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Summary: Witherspoon showcased as a talented lead
Review: "Legally Blonde" is a showcase for Reese Witherspoon that continues to highlight her talents. The film draws comparisons with "Clueless" since the theme is essentially identical. Elle (Witherspoon) progresses from a culturally challenged blonde bubblehead to a high achieving Harvard law student for all the wrong reasons. All the while she has to endure mockery for her valley girl attitudes. Of course, she triumphs over east coast bigotry and over own limitations, but for all the wrong reasons. The story is cute, but lacks the insight and nuance of "Clueless". However, Witherspoon outdoes Alicia Silverstone's performance with her sheer energy and determination. Both were excellent, but Witherspoon is the more dynamic. The acting by the ensemble of supporting actors is very good and helps Witherspoon look that much better. The cast is rich in aspiring actors with strong talent and little name recognition. Of particular note are the performances of Selma Blair and Luke Wilson. Blair plays the uppity girlfriend of Elle's former boyfriend Warner (Matthew Davis). Blair is wonderfully condescending and catty throughout most of the film, but shows the ability to move into a softer, more likeable portrayal by the end. Wilson's soft spoken demeanor is perfect for his nurturing role in this film. His support is the catalyst that makes Elle's transition work. Reese Witherspoon has been gradually moving to progressively larger parts for the last ten years, and at age 25 she made the leap to the lead with this film. She definitely makes the most of the opportunity. She simply dominates the entire film with a high energy performance that has as much steel as perfume. She makes Elle as lovable as she is ridiculous, while instilling her with qualities that you can't help but admire as the film progresses. If this is representative of the wattage she will bring to films, then her future is likely to be very bright. This is not a great film, but it is very charming and watchable. I rated it a 7/10. We may look back on this film as the one that launched a prominent career.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: Awesome movie! Actually though, I did expect it to be funnier, but it was funny in parts! Its a gr8 movie about a girl who gets to Harvard Law School just because her Boyfriend dumped her cuz he wanted a smarter law student to marry. And the reason she got accepted into the school is because of her good looks. On the way she learns true love and how much she really does love Harvard Law school!
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Summary: for once a comedy movie that's actually funny
Review: I thought this was a pretty good show. For what it's worth, I thought Reese Witherspoon's two ex-roommates from her fashion design school days were a little tiring. I also thought the moment when the accused killer reveals the truth as to where she was when the crime took place - actually having liposuction - was overdone a bit too. Once could also argue that the witness revealed her guilt too quickly once her lie was exposed on the stand by Reese, which is a black mark against the script. Overall, however, the movie works. It not only reinforces the message that people shouldn't be judged by their appearance or first impression, but also has several very funny moments. Personally I liked this show way more than Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (3 laughs for the whole movie) or America's Sweethearts (no laughs at all). It was a nice change of pace to see a movie that did not rely heavily on profanity.
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Summary: Outrageously Ridiculous (and that's why it's so funny!)
Review: This movie was another one in which I just could not stop laughing!! The juxtaposition of the ridiculous against the backdrop of normalcy is what makes this movie so hilarious!! This movie has a pretty stupid plot if you think about it, but you don't watch movies like this to think--you watch them to laugh and have a good time. And you will do plenty of that if you watch this movie! I screamed with laughter at the downright goofiness of just about everything in this movie--from the dorky matching outfits worn by the chihuahua and Reese, to the ultra furry pillows on her bed, to the dance scene in the beauty parlor! My favorite part was when Reeses's character walks into her first pre-law class surrounded by all of these uber-brainiacs with their uptight attitudes and two-thousand dollar laptops, and in all seriousness takes out this pink fluffy pen and this 3-inch tall pink furry, heart shaped notebook in which to take notes!!! I almost choked on a piece of popcorn, I laughed so hard!! The utter ludicrousness of this movie is what makes it work! Reese Witherspoon is a gem--she plays ridiculous comedy with such a straight face to the hilt--priceless!!! You almost get the feeling that the movie's producers KNOW how campy the movie is and are laughing right along with the audience.
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Summary: ZANY SCREWBALL COMEDY,,,
Review: When I first saw this movie with my teenage son, I admit that my expectations were not particularly high. Was I ever pleasantly surprised by this delightfully funny comedy! Reese Witherspoon does a star turn as the not so dumb, California airhead blonde, Ellie Woods, who is dumped by her college sweetheart, Warner, before graduation, instead of getting the anticipated and expected marriage proposal. It appears that he has political aspirations and an ostensibly dumb and flamboyant blonde is not what he envisions having for a wife. Seeking to prove herself worthy and knowing that he is planning on attending Harvard Law School, Ellie, a fashion major, also seeks admission with dogged determination and studies her charming buns off in order to do well on the LSAT, the Law School Admission Test. Her high LSAT scores, coupled with her hilarious admission video, and her perfect college grade point average, albeit in Fashion, get her through the portals of Harvard Law School, and the games begin in earnest. What happens to her at Harvard is hilarious, as Ellie tries to get her former sweetheart back. She discovers, instead, something about herself that ultimately makes others sit up and take notice of her in a positive way. Reese Witherspoon is delightfully funny doing a comic turn and will have the viewer laughing almost immediately, while rooting for her. The supporting cast is likewise enjoyable. This is a funny, wacky comedy that is never mean spirited and is, instead, surprisingly uplifting.
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