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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde

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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.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

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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07/26/03
Matthew Turner
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A dull, lacklustre, obnoxiously stupid sequel.

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07/16/03
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12/06/05
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there is such a solid core of unshakeable sincerity to Witherspoon's performance that she is completely irresistible

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06/27/03
Andrea Chase
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Killer Movie Reviews

The D.C. setting did compel writer Kate Kondell to have the movie champion a cause, which is that Americans need to be more involved in politics or that everyone should embrace their individuality, or something.

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07/07/03
Beth Jones
Beth Jones
Roanoke Times (Virginia)

Much like she saved Sweet Home Alabama, [Witherspoon] uses her inexhaustible charm and comedic timing to keep this underpowered sequel from sinking into the doldrums.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
07/01/03
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic

An unsurprisingly lighthearted but surprisingly buoyant sequel, what most recommends LB2 is its comic indefatigability and, of course, its star, who is so clearly the most talented, vibrant and bankable leading lady of her generation.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Today | comment Comment
07/07/03
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Entertainment Today

It's an ice cream soda of a movie, frothy and fun.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
07/01/03
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Despite its familiarity, Blonde 2 doesn't make you want to pull out your hair by its roots.

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07/02/03
Connie Ogle
Connie Ogle
Miami Herald

The current sequel, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, & Blonde, is like its predecessor, engagingly light and amusing, but it almost collapses because it occasionally fails to be true to its roots.

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07/02/03
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
Nitrate Online

While straight, male audiences probably won't find this movie interesting or funny, for women it could be an important, inspiring and empowering pop cultural experience.

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07/02/03
Daphne Gordon
Daphne Gordon
Toronto Star

Witherspoon, positively gleaming with star assurance, makes her indefatigably perky and optimistic Elle a classic screen comedy turn.

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07/05/03
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

This is Witherspoon's movie and hers alone.

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07/08/03
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post

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07/02/03
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
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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.

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07/01/03
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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