Legally Blonde

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Legally Blonde

PG-13

2001

1h 36m

Comedy

Romance

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Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing stopping him (Matthew Davis) from proposing: She is too blond. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.

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Critics Consensus

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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Alonso Duralde

The Advocate

04/05/2022

If her dazzling turns in Election, Freeway, and The Man in the Moon weren’t enough to convince you that Reese Witherspoon is one of her generation’s greatest actresses, Legally Blonde will close the deal.

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Christy Lemire

Associated Press

10/25/2018

The movie is a lot like 1995's Clueless, which was also totally cute, in that it has a brain and a heart. And like its heroine, it's a lot smarter than it looks.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/25/2010

4/5

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

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Jessica Gonzales

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 17

It is a worthy addition to the canon of strong female led films. It added something new and something never been done before to the genre.

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

04/30/2024

2.5/5

Clueless meets Election in this breezy, utterly disposable high-concept chuckler.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

04/30/2024

B

See this delightfully silly comedy just for the performance of Reese Witherspoon, who, after her Oscar-worthy coup in Election, proves once more that she is for real an American treasure.

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Rihannna H.

Feb 18

It was good, not amazing or anything but I liked it

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esther d

@angelic Jan 31

What's The appeal of this movie? the main female character is sooo pathetic weak and a pushover, sorry but there is nothing enjoyable about watching someone letting things slide, and being "nice" is this why this movie is appealing to a lot of people!! because most people love watching people especially women, being pitiful and a punching bag!!🤔 OH AND KEEP BLONDE WOMEN Out OF YOU'RE MOUTHS BLONDE WOMEN ARE SUPERIOR THAN YOU!!

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Mickey B.

@Mickerdoo Dec 26

Succinct pacing and a character that defaults to kindness and humility but thrives when cornered. Supreme cast rocks this. Wilson charms.

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Emily

@Milacademia Dec 8

In my opinion, this movie is one of the 2000s classics. It’s a light, easy-to-watch comedy that’s perfect for taking your mind off things after a long day. I think anyone who enjoys 2000s vibes and aesthetics would enjoy it.

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Frans B

@FransB Nov 29

Reese Witherspoon is undeniably convincing in character. Intelligent writing, great cinematography and beautifully brought to screen. A VERY Girly Movie, thought it would not be for me, but it entertains a lot. Lots of drama, emotion, asperations, desperation, twists, disappointment, joy, heartache, bliss, funny (peculiar and some hahaha), gripping, intrigue and adventure.

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Justin W

@Loonsan Nov 11

Legally blonde is a fun watch with lots of gally touch, it's entertaining

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Robert Luketic

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Reese Witherspoon

Elle Woods

Luke Wilson

Emmett

Selma Blair

Vivian

Matthew Davis

Warner

Victor Garber

Professor Callahan

Legally Blonde: Official Clip - He's Gay!

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Elle Wins!

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - First Day of School

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Kicked Out of Class

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - I'm Going to Harvard

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - I'm Taking the Dog, Dumbass

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Awarded an Internship

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - The "Bend & Snap"

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Warner Breaks Up With Elle

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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Harvard Video Essay

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Synopsis

Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing stopping him (Matthew Davis) from proposing: She is too blond. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.

Director: Robert Luketic
Producer: Marc Platt, Ric Kidney
Screenwriter: Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith, Amanda Brown
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Marc Platt Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 13, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $96.5M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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