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Legally Blonde

Play trailer Poster for Legally Blonde PG-13 Released Jul 13, 2001 1h 36m Comedy Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 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. Apr 5, 2022 Full Review Christy Lemire Associated Press 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. Oct 25, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Bombshell discovers her brainy side in fun romp for teens+. Rated: 4/5 Dec 25, 2010 Full Review Michael D. Reid Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada) Clueless meets Election in this breezy, utterly disposable high-concept chuckler. Rated: 2.5/5 Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) 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. Rated: B Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Michael Cuby them. Legally Blonde is chock-full of instantly iconic lines, but I’ve always adored the scathing specificity of, “Don’t stomp your little last season Prada shoes at me, honey!” Sep 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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r96 s 'Legally Blonde' is good. There is plenty of cheese and you can see where the story is heading from basically the get-go, though it is all brought to life by an impressive Reese Witherspoon performance. There are amusing moments, plus it has a pleasantly short run time. Overall, I did find it enjoyable. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable and perfect go to movie when you just want something to laugh and relax a little bit Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review N P "Legally Blonde" is a delightful, against my expectations film with an unlikely, seemingly shallow and naive heroine amidst a competitive and highly intelligent Harvard law school environment. With a stellar, breakout performance from Reese Witherspoon, clever script and sincere direction, this is a must-watch, feel-good film in the genre and any girl out there. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Isaac Ernest S Legally Blonde is a an inspiring film, it has thought me to reach for the stars, it has thought me that even though how impossible things may seem as long as you believe and stay true to yourself, you can do anything.. It's more than just a classic girly film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Zahara Marsellina P I found 'Legally Blonde' really enjoyable, it is a light and heartwarming comedic movie that balances humor in a moment of one’s persistence, making this movie not only entertaining but also inspiring. Personally, what I like the most of this movie is the plot itself, telling about a young girl in her rebel and impulsive era. Not to mention how the main character is potrayed really well. Also, the theme that this movie brings up which mainly about perseverance and breaking stereotypes. So through this review, I’d like to elaborate what I feel about the plot, main character, and theme of this movie. First to begin with, the plot is really my cup of tea. A light and entertaining plot about a girl in her journey of breaking the stereotype which aimed at her. Her journey of self development is wrapped in a very sweet and cheerful way, typical of how young girls usually see the world of bright and sunny. Starting of from a childish girl who is stubborn and whiny, to a smart and competent law student. Accordingly, the plot makes me feel like I am Elle’s mother who watches my daughter grow up into an adult. Through the plot, Elle is succeed in proving wrong the stereotypes regading her. Second, the main character of this movie is I would say complex but also intriguing. Elle Woods is a so called quirky and spoiled girl, which looks like a girl that only cares about her appearance and fashion, but is surprisingly passionate in something that she commits to pursue. I also want to appreciate Reese Witherspoon, in this movie roled as Elle, that has successfully blending the combination of humor, charm, and intelligence to the character of Elle. She conveys Elle’s journey of self-discovery so well showing that Elle is more than an unserious girl. Third, I love how the theme of this movie really applicable in women’s life especially for young women, it is about how perseverance will lead you to your desire achievements. This movie tells that the one that can determine our life path is our own self, not our friend, family, or even significant others. Thus, do not let how others think of us makes us questioning our self-worth. Just keep on chasing our dreams and aspirations without looking back to others’ opinion. Eventually, Elle proves that the stereotypes regarding gender and her feminine side doesn’t reduce her professionalism in the legal field. Overall, ‘Legally Blonde’ has success in conveying the importance of believing ourself in pursuing our goals and dreams. It is a movie that I would recommend my younger self to watch, as it contains messages which are very useful for girls in the teenage era. However, I still can enjoy it as a grown up. Watching a young girl pursuing her dream passionately, makes me realize that we can overcome any obstacle with our passion. So whether you’re looking for something to laugh about or an empowering story, this movie delivers both of them in the interesting plot, memorable main character, and the theme it brings up. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Fer S The plot is not bad, it's that it gets kind of repetitive and simple. Witherspoon has a good performance and the movie at least made me watch until the end to see how the conflict is resolved, but I was already distracted with other stuff by then. It does work as a feel good movie in you do not want to think for some time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Legally Blonde: Official Clip - He's Gay! Legally Blonde: Official Clip - He's Gay! 2:26 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Elle Wins! Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Elle Wins! 3:00 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - First Day of School Legally Blonde: Official Clip - First Day of School 1:32 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Kicked Out of Class Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Kicked Out of Class 2:47 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - I'm Going to Harvard Legally Blonde: Official Clip - I'm Going to Harvard 2:12 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - I'm Taking the Dog, Dumbass Legally Blonde: Official Clip - I'm Taking the Dog, Dumbass 2:29 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Awarded an Internship Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Awarded an Internship 1:00 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - The "Bend & Snap" Legally Blonde: Official Clip - The "Bend & Snap" 2:10 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Warner Breaks Up With Elle Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Warner Breaks Up With Elle 2:45 Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Harvard Video Essay Legally Blonde: Official Clip - Harvard Video Essay 1:36 View more videos
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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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