LEGALLY BLONDE (Theatrical Release USA 2001)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì

Legally Blonde—refreshingly new—gives the most delightful dip into the ‘power within’ to completely change one defined future for another and does it with such aplomb. No preaching, a great deal of exceptionally sweet comedy, and a lot of heart mark this film. Actress Reese Witherspoon gives her audience a study in ‘real’. She plays her part with honesty, complete believability, and generousness of heart. It’s a terrific movie that gives a great peek-a-boo into a life outside the norm while leaving respect in its wake. The movie could have so easily been relegated to ‘chick flick’ status and becomes everything but that.

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Storyline

Sorority girl gets dumped and proves her mettle in a fight to change perceptions about her basic character.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Robert Luketic for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Ric Kidney and Marc Platt for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), Emmett (Luke Wilson), Vivian Kensington (Selma Blair), Warner (Mattthew Davis), Professor Callahan (Victor Garber), Paulette (Jennifer Coolidge), Professor Stromwell (Holland Taylor), Brooke Taylor Windham (Ali Larter), Margot (Jessica Cauffiel), Serena (Alanna Ubach), Dorky David Kidney (Oz Perkins), and Chutney (Linda Cardellini).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This movie works for its money and succeeds.

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