Legally Blonde [VHS] [2001]
Sunday, October 17, 2010 5:32Posted in category Reese Witherspoon
Legally Blonde [VHS] [2001]
An extraordinary comic performance from Reese Witherspoon makes Legally Blonde a winner. Witherspoon’s Elle is a ditzy blonde forced by circumstances to metamorphose into a strong-minded and academic lawyer, without losing her strong sense of self in the process. After majoring in fashion sales, she applies to Harvard Law School to pursue the boy who jilted her, and discovers that she is smart as well as beautiful. Much of this is standard fish-out-of-water fare, with drab “intellectuals” snu
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Anonymous says:
October 17th, 2010 at 5:52 am
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What a great little film. I rate this alongside other amiable comedies such as Liar Liar, 10 Things I Hate About You and Election as one of the most watchable, cliche-less, well acted and scripted comedies I have seen. It is not a classic film by any stretch of the imagination and it falls in the category of safe, formulaic comedies but it is certainly worth a watch, especially on video.Reese Witherspoon is excellent, almost an antithesis of her character in Election, but playing the ditzy blonde par excellence, lending to her role so much heart that you really are won over by her despite the West Coast affectations that have marred so many teen comedies to date. This is NOT just another teen comedy. LB is a film that can be appreciated by anyone. It has little in the way of slapstick gags that made American Pie so accessible to younger teens and actually has a very clever (if formulaic) story with hundreds of little sub plots coming and going throughout. The relationship with her ex boyfriend’s new fiancee is spot on, especially the way Elle endears herself to her by the end. The filibustering in the case she finally gets to defend is also inspired to a degree.Yes, it is predictable and unbelievable but it does not pretend to be anything but an enjoyable hour and a half romp. All of the cast do superb jobs, the jokes are spot on (especially the catiness that exists between Elle and Veronica) and it actually makes you feel good, something that many, so-called, feel-good films do not. I will be buying it and watching it for a long time to come.At last, amid all these many dire teen comedies comes a comedy that beats all the American Pies and Road Trips and Scary Movies that Hollywood can throw at us, hands down.
Charlie Day says:
October 17th, 2010 at 6:28 am
Review by Charlie Day for Legally Blonde [VHS] [2001]
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I have always been a fan of Reese Witherspoon and this film did not dissapoint. Very simple, easy to follow storyline with an instantly likeable main character. What I liked most about this film is that Elle(Reese)is not one of those irratating overly dumb blondes, she is just misunderstood and blonde! The plot falls down a little in the romance department, the love-interest seems a little unbelievable and towards the end and it all ties together a little too fast which doesn’t fit the flow of the film. But for a nice simple film to watch on a Sunday afternoon when you don’t really want anything too taxing then this does hit the spot.
Super_22_chick says:
October 17th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Review by Super_22_chick for Legally Blonde [VHS] [2001]
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this is THE BEST chick flick/rom-com EVER.
I adore Reese Witherspoon and whilethis may not be most intellectual thing she’s ever done, she shines in the role and brings millions of laughs.
This film is funny and romantic, a really good girls night in film, i’ve watched it at least 20 times and havn’t yet got bored of it.
If you enjoy a good laugh and girly movie, this is definatly one i’d recommend, it’s funny, sweet and easy to watch, you’ll want to watch it again and again.
crazykat says:
October 17th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Review by crazykat for Legally Blonde [VHS] [2001]
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I am not a big fan of comedies. However i watched this and loved it! I think all Reese Witherspoons movies ar fairly funny/great to watch, therefore i knew i would really enjoy this beforehand.
Definitely something for the girls to watch, if not the mens taste. The only reason i rated this 4 out of 5 stars is because i didnt find it a brilliant movie. Though i definitely have to rate this past average.
no1filmaddict says:
October 17th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Review by no1filmaddict for Legally Blonde [VHS] [2001]
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We all know the reutation that blondes have, and most of us have heard the jokes at some point, but i think that this film certainly puts all those to rest, and does in fact prove that blondes are not as dumb as some people might think.Elle Wood is a happy, bubbly, fun-loving, not so dumb blonde who decides to study law at Harvard University in an attempt to win back her boyfriend who dumped her for somone more serious. At first she is given the cold shoulder by some of the snobby students for eing too dumb (and blonde) but with a burning passion to do well, she studies like mad and soon shows them a thing or two when she wins a murder trial.Reese Witherspoon plays the sweet, fun-loving Elle, very well indeed and brings a chirpy light heartedness to the whole film which makes the audience warm to her immediately. Luke Wilson (the brother of Owen Wilson) plays Emmett Richmond the only person not to ingnore Elle when she arrives at Harvard. Selma Blair (who worked with Reece Witherspoon in ‘Cruel Intentions’) plays the very snobby new girlfriend of Warner, Vivian Kensington. Finally Matthew Davis plays the two faced bone head, Warner Huntington the third, who only wants a smart ’serious’, and successful girl on his arm rather than one he loves. There are many more people in the film who were equally good in their roles, but i would be here all day.As regards extras on this DVD, there are quite a few. Theres a featurette: The Hair That Ate Hollywood, a feature length audio commentry from the director Robert Luketic, several deleted scenes, and an original theatrical trailer. So theres plenty to keep the fans happy. Although this film is of course about blondes and their intelligence, the thing that stuck me was that there was somthing much deeper. A passion for being successful and not letting anyone stand in the way, as one of the proffessors in the film said “If you’re going to let one stupid prick ruin your life… you’re not the girl I thought you were”. Now theres a metaphore for life. Overall, ‘Legally Blonde’ really is a brilliant light hearted comedy that should not be analysised socially, legally, or sexually, but just accepted for what it is, an enjoyable movie that proves one thing; that blondes are not as dumb as people think!