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Director: Robert Luketic
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, Jennifer Coolidge, Ali Larter
Legally Blonde is a well-written, and amusing light comedy that, like its main character, is consistently under-estimated. Reese Witherspoon’s performance is excellent and makes the difference in what could have been a mediocre film. The story is a simple formula, but has enough jokes to keep it going. It’s upbeat mood and a charming main character, help overcome a silly climax to make this a quality comedy.
The interminably cute Reese Witherspoon glows as Elle Woods, a good-hearted, but materially, and pop culturally obsessed sorority girl, who decides to forsake her fashion design undergrad degree to enter Harvard Law School to win back her blue blood, ex-beau, Warner (Matthew Davis). Getting in is a challenge, but is nothing compared to the rude treatment she receives from those who just can’t get past her mannequin like appearance and fashion model mindset. Her fluff girl image is a joke to most, so she, and her little Chihuahua, Bruiser, have a lot to overcome.
This is an upbeat comedy that is pulled off by some decent writing and a standout performance by Witherspoon. The success of this film lifted her star status to a new level and allowed her more power in her choices. Look for a cross between My Cousin Vinnie and The Devil Wears Prada and you will have some idea of what to expect.
