Legally Blonde (2001)

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

Andrew Sarris

New York Observer

Top Critic

It's a formula that's well done here with plenty of laughs.

July 16, 2001 Full Review

Paul Clinton (CNN.com)

CNN.com

Top Critic

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

Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Top Critic

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

Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Top Critic

Starts heading nowhere after the first half-hour, and careers and flounders badly until it gets there.

July 13, 2001 Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek

Salon.com

Top Critic

Slick, sexy, and charming, this romantic comedy should catapult the gifted Reese Witherspoon to major movie stardom

June 2, 2011 Full Review

Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Bombshell discovers her brainy side in fun romp for teens+.

December 25, 2010 Full Review

Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Bombshell discovers her brainy side in fun romp for teens .

May 25, 2010 Full Review

Nell Minow

DVDJournal.com

"Legally Blonde" is a career misstep for a talented actress capable of creating much more complex characters.

August 18, 2009 Full Review | Comment (1)

Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Offers all the usual features and more in the sprightly, poppy vibe of the film.

March 5, 2005 Full Review

Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

• 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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