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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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A dull, lacklustre, obnoxiously stupid sequel.

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07/16/03
Nev Pierce
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07/03/03
Rich Cline
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06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
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07/26/03
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
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Reese Witherspoon saves this lightweight film from falling into the bottomless pit of meaningless sequels.

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07/01/03
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde does what all good sequels should do: it sticks with the same formula, but adds fresh elements.

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07/06/03
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

By upping the goofiness factor and wedging in a ‘meaningful’ message ham-handedly, the filmmakers have neither made a really funny movie, nor one that delivers a message well.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
07/15/03
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

In the first film, Witherspoon played innocent, naive and charming on the way to becoming America’s newest sweetheart. This time, she just plays stupid.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
07/02/03
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

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

The real D.C. should move this fast and be as intentionally funny.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
07/01/03
Jill Vejnoska
Jill Vejnoska
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

'This rehash is a prime example of terminal sequel-itis ...'

Full Review Source: Atlantic City Weekly | comment Comment
01/31/04
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

Overmarketed and undercooked, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde rehashes everything that was fun and fresh in its predecessor to such bland effect.

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06/29/03
Marjorie Baumgarten
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Joe Lozito
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07/02/03
Emily Blunt
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The movie has a brain.

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07/02/03
Wesley Morris
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Boston Globe
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08/02/03
Boston Phoenix
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While Legally Blonde 2 falls short of its predecessor, it is by no means a lackluster entertainment.

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07/06/03
Wade Major
Wade Major
Boxoffice Magazine

The sequel's virtually a photocopy of the 2001 surprise hit.

Full Review Source: Charlotte Observer | comment Comment
07/01/03
Lawrence Toppman
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
 
 
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