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Legally Blonde (2001)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 138
Fresh: 94 | Rotten: 44

Though the material is predictable and formulaic, Reese Witherspoon's funny, nuanced performance makes this movie better than it would have been otherwise.

62

Average Rating: 5.9/10
Critic Reviews: 34
Fresh: 21 | Rotten: 13

Though the material is predictable and formulaic, Reese Witherspoon's funny, nuanced performance makes this movie better than it would have been otherwise.

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Reese Witherspoon stars in this romantic comedy, the feature film debut of award-winning Australian director Robert Luketic. As a ravishing Miss Hawaiian Tropic, sorority president, and calendar girl, Elle Woods (Witherspoon) is a big hit on the campus of her sun-drenched Los Angeles college. She's also got the perfect boyfriend in Warner Huntington III (Matthew Davis), a wealthy East Coast blue blood. Fearing that his snooty friends and family will never accept the bubble-headed Elle, however,

PG-13,

Comedy

Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith

Nov 6, 2001

$95.0M

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All Critics (162) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (101) | Rotten (45) | DVD (33)

Ms. Witherspoon won me over right from the start.

July 20, 2001 Full Review Source: New York Observer
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It's a formula that's well done here with plenty of laughs.

July 16, 2001 Full Review Source: CNN.com
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They've devised a potentially rich premise, only to play it safe, smoothing off every sharp edge and dumbing down any acerbic point.

July 16, 2001 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail
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As an actor of distinction who's all of 25, Reese Witherspoon reveals interesting dark roots even as she plays golden girls.

July 16, 2001 Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly
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Starts heading nowhere after the first half-hour, and careers and flounders badly until it gets there.

July 13, 2001 Full Review Source: Salon.com
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Slick, sexy, and charming, this romantic comedy should catapult the gifted Reese Witherspoon to major movie stardom

June 2, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com
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Bombshell discovers her brainy side in fun romp for teens+.

December 25, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media
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Bombshell discovers her brainy side in fun romp for teens .

May 25, 2010 Full Review Source: DVDJournal.com
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"Legally Blonde" is a career misstep for a talented actress capable of creating much more complex characters.

August 18, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | Comment (1)
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Offers all the usual features and more in the sprightly, poppy vibe of the film.

March 5, 2005 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com
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Audience Reviews for Legally Blonde

Reese is so cool. Barbie meets LA Law! Elle wants to marry Warner but gets dumped as he wants a serious girlfriend. He gets to Harvard and she is hot on his trail. Dog in tow.
July 13, 2007
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Candy Rose

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Pretty sure I was dragged into seeing this with my mom, not really my cup of tea. For what it is though, it is a clever and somewhat funny movie.
October 24, 2011
Eric Alvarez

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    1. Elle Woods: Is that low-viscosity rayon? With a half-loop top stitching on the hem?
    2. Boutique Saleswoman: Of course. It's one of a kind.
    3. Elle Woods: It's impossible to use a half-loop stitching on low-viscosity rayon. It would snag the fabric. And you didn't just get it in - I saw it in the June Vogue a year ago. So if you're trying to sell it to me for full price, you've picked the wrong girl.
    – Submitted by Folashade K (4 months ago)
    1. Elle Woods: That's great, Paulette. Is that the only interaction you two have ever had?
    2. Paulette Bonafonte: No! Sometimes I say 'okay' instead of 'fine.'
    – Submitted by Folashade K (4 months ago)
    1. Elle Woods: I don't need back-ups. I'm going to Harvard.
    2. CULA Advisor: Well then, you'll need excellent recommendations from your professors.
    3. Elle Woods: Okay.
    4. CULA Advisor: And a heck of an admissions essay.
    5. Elle Woods: Right.
    6. CULA Advisor: And at least a 175 on your LSATs.
    7. Elle Woods: I once had to judge a tighty-whitey contest for Lambda Kappa Pi. Trust me, I can handle anything.
    – Submitted by Folashade K (4 months ago)
    1. Elle Woods: Excuse me. [turns around and slaps David] Why didn't you call me? We spent a beautiful night together and I haven't heard from you since.
    2. Dorky David: [pause] I'm sorry?
    3. Elle Woods: Sorry for what? For breaking my heart, or for giving me the greatest pleasure I've ever known and just taking it away?
    4. Dorky David: Both?
    5. Elle Woods: Well, forget it. I've spent too much time crying over you.
    6. Freshman Girl: [after Elle has walked off] So, when did you wanna go out?
    – Submitted by Folashade K (4 months ago)
    1. Elle Woods: This is what I need to become.
    2. Old Lady at Manicurist: What? Practically deformed?
    3. Elle Woods: No, a law student.
    – Submitted by Folashade K (4 months ago)
    1. Elle Woods: Warner, what kind of shoes are these?
    2. Warner Huntington III: Umm... black ones.
    – Submitted by Folashade K (4 months ago)

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