new screenwriter Kate Kondell ... and new director Charles Herman-Wurmfeld ("Kissing Jessica Stein") play up "Blonde's" winning aspects and fashion a more consistent confection
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde (2003)
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Reviews Counted:146
Fresh:54
Rotten:92
Average Rating:4.7/10
Consensus: This blonde joke is less funny the second time around.
Theatrical Release:Jul 2, 2003 Wide
Box Office: $89,808,372
Synopsis: America's favorite blonde is back! Reese Witherspoon returns as brainy bombshell Elle Woods in the sunny summer comedy Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. Having conquered Harvard, Elle is now... America's favorite blonde is back! Reese Witherspoon returns as brainy bombshell Elle Woods in the sunny summer comedy Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. Having conquered Harvard, Elle is now a rising young lawyer at a great firm, balancing her demanding career with preparations for her wedding to the man of her dreams. But when she finds out her beloved dog Bruiser's family members are being used as cosmetic test subjects by one of her firm's own clients, she stands up for their rights - and is promptly fired. She's devastated, but you can't keep an optimist down. Ms. Woods goes to Washington to take matters into her own French-manicured hands. Trying to learn the political ropes and win over politicians, Elle faces a formidable challenge - and in a sea of grey, black, and navy, she sticks out like a pink thumb. Others on The Hill aren't immediately kind to "Capitol Barbie" and D.C. isn't an easy place for a person with impeccable fashion sense and a Harvard Law degree. But with her clever and sassy signature blend of intelligence and determination, she bucks the system the Elle Woods way. Speaking up for Bruiser and his family and rallying blondes across the country, Elle eventually inspires those around her to find voices of their own. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures presents Reese Witherspoon in a Marc Platt Production of Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, in association with Type A Films. Directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld, the film also stars Sally Field, Regina King, Jennifer Coolidge, Bruce McGill, Bob Newhart, and Luke Wilson. Produced by Marc Platt and David Nicksay with Witherspoon as executive producer, the screenplay was written by Kate Kondell from a story by Eve Ahlert & Dennis Drake and Kondell, based on the characters created by Amanda Brown. The production team includes director of photography Elliot Davis, production designer Missy Stewart, editing by Peter Teschner, costumes designed by Sophie de Rakoff Carbonell, and music by Rolfe Kent. "Are you ready to hit the ground running?" - Congresswoman Rudd "Are these not my comfortable heels?" - Elle Woods [More]
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Bob Newhart, Sally Field, Luke Wilson
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Bob Newhart, Sally Field, Luke Wilson, Bruce McGill, Dana Ivey, Jennifer Coolidge, Alanna Ubach, Jessica Cauffiel, Regina King
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Screenwriter: Kate Kondell
Producer: David A. Nicksay, Marc Platt
Studio: MGM/UA
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Reviews for Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde
An ebullient comedy that will appeal to all lovers of animal's rights, people's democracy, inner flair and a heroine who believes in her own true valiant voice.
Once in awhile slipping into too-outrageous sight-gags and eye-rolling set-ups, Legally Blonde 2 is still a laugh a minute with a healthy dose of puppy love
Reese Witherspoon saves this lightweight film from falling into the bottomless pit of meaningless sequels.
The writers and director can't craft a convincing plot and show little understanding of how Congress works; they have no idea where to take the characters, so they transform everyone into low-camp buffoons.
Within her last three movies, Witherspoon's talent has withered into a sprightly sleepwalk of romantic comedy clichés and bumper-sticker-deep believe-in-yourself messages.
The good news is that Reese Witherspoon is back as smart 'n' savvy Elle Woods. The bad news is that too much is recycled and derivative, rehashing the dumb blonde humor. But never underestimate the box-office appeal of a woman with a French manicure, awes
Takes the formula from the original 2001 hit and simply lathers, rinses and repeats.
...Legally Blonde 2 would be more effective among viewers who haven't seen the original, as this sequel plays out in almost the same way.
A Capitol crime...a garish, dull-witted sitcom as empty-headed as its heroine.
Overmarketed and undercooked, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde rehashes everything that was fun and fresh in its predecessor to such bland effect.
there is such a solid core of unshakeable sincerity to Witherspoon's performance that she is completely irresistible
I don’t think Reese Witherspoon’s heavily marketed charm has worn thin it’s just this particular character whose welcome has been blown out.
The filmmakers betray Elle’s progress by dumbing her down for the sole purpose of having her conquer the same dumb-blonde stereotypes.
While the first "Legally Blonde" quite impressed me as a fun and funny solid film, "Red White & Blonde" doesn't fill the high-heeled shoes.
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