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Reese Witherspoon is charming enough, but the road to Alabama is well-traveled.
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Would be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial New Yorker if 26-year-old Reese Witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character, Melanie Carmichael, with a massive infusion of old-fashioned Hollywood magic. Nov 6, 2002 | Full Review…
Would be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial New Yorker if 26-year-old Reese Witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character, Melanie Carmichael, with a massive infusion of old-fashioned Hollywood magic.
Andrew Sarris
It's as preposterous and phony as a Confederate C-note, but Reese Witherspoon has so much natural beauty, talent and charm she guarantees more fun than the day the hogs ate Willie. Oct 2, 2002
It's as preposterous and phony as a Confederate C-note, but Reese Witherspoon has so much natural beauty, talent and charm she guarantees more fun than the day the hogs ate Willie.
Rex Reed
Despite her relentless vim and winsome facial symmetry, Witherspoon is just too dialed-up to be America's Sweetheart. Oct 1, 2002 | Full Review…
Despite her relentless vim and winsome facial symmetry, Witherspoon is just too dialed-up to be America's Sweetheart.
Laura Sinagra
It is definitely worth seeing. Sep 30, 2002
It is definitely worth seeing.
Richard Roeper
If you're a fan of Witherspoon, this movie was produced, shot, edited and distributed entirely for you. Sep 27, 2002
If you're a fan of Witherspoon, this movie was produced, shot, edited and distributed entirely for you.
Desson Thomson
Physical charms are no match for the generic predictability of the story. Sep 27, 2002
Physical charms are no match for the generic predictability of the story.
Ann Hornaday
A classic tale of deception and the American Dream, this movie has everything. Jan 2, 2019 | Full Review…
A classic tale of deception and the American Dream, this movie has everything.
Steff Yotka
Witherspoon's charm keeps this movie afloat. Dec 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Witherspoon's charm keeps this movie afloat.
Nell Minow
A great date flick and a very charming, well acted movie... Apr 29, 2009 | Full Review…
A great date flick and a very charming, well acted movie...
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Witherspoon is not immune to the bland and processed feel to this rote romantic comedy. Dec 28, 2008 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Witherspoon is not immune to the bland and processed feel to this rote romantic comedy.
Michael Dequina
...a sporadically amusing yet entirely ineffective romantic comedy that ultimately squanders an expectedly charismatic turn from star Reese Witherspoon. Apr 26, 2008 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
...a sporadically amusing yet entirely ineffective romantic comedy that ultimately squanders an expectedly charismatic turn from star Reese Witherspoon.
David Nusair
Watching Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama is like looking at a daisy floating in a toilet: She's the best thing in it, but you wonder what she's doing there. Sep 23, 2007 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Watching Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama is like looking at a daisy floating in a toilet: She's the best thing in it, but you wonder what she's doing there.
Rob Gonsalves
Not kidding, I find this movie incredibly offensive.
Super Reviewer
This is one of my favourite romantic comedies and favourite Reese movie. Excellent rom com about a girl who gets engaged and then has to return to her roots to get divorced from her first husband. Reese is at her best. Good cast and plot.
Terrible romantic comedy, it was cliche, boring, and a all around terrible film that I hope I will never have to watch again.
One of my favourite films of all time. Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas set the film alight with their chemistry. Patrick Demsey made you feel empathetic towards his character but this film is absolutely amazing. A must see! My favourite line... 'Why do you wanna marry me anyhow?' 'So I can kiss you any time I want.' and the proposal scene is gorgeous.
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