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Legally Blonde

2001
Romance
Comedy
1h 36m
Elle Woods (Witherspoon) has it all. She's the president of her sorority, a Hawaiian Tropic girl, Miss June in her campus calendar, and, above all, a natural blonde. She dates the cutest fraternity boy on campus and wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But, there's just one thing stopping Warner (Davis) from popping the question: Elle is TOO blonde. So, when Warner packs up for Harvard Law and reunites with an old sweetheart from prep school, Elle rallies all her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. (MGM)
Directed by:
Robert Luketic Robert Luketic
Written by:
Karen McCullah Lutz Karen McCullah Lutz Amanda Brown
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Starring:
Luke Wilson Luke Wilson Ali Larter Ali Larter Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon Matthew Davis Matthew Davis Alanna Ubach Alanna Ubach Selma Blair Selma Blair Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge Holland Taylor Holland Taylor Victor Garber Victor Garber Raquel Welch Raquel Welch Sasha Barrese Sasha Barrese
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Legally Blonde
Genres:
Romance, Comedy
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Legally Blonde

2001
Romance
Comedy
1h 36m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 03 Dec 2015
72
23rd
This movie is like kryptonite to anyone with a penis, or a brain.
Rated 03 Dec 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 26 Jul 2019
60
38th
I have a question about War Machine's review. Is the "and" in that sentence linking two individual words or two separate reactions to the film? Either way I had a similar experience.
Rated 26 Jul 2019
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
54
10th
Yeah, there are funny moments (particularly those concerning Jennifer Coolidge) but I couldn't help but feel this movie utterly failed at conveying its intended message. Elle's great triumphs in the courtroom all involve her fashion knowledge. As far as legal matters are concerned, she's still a bumbling idiot. What happens when she gets a case that doesn't involve fashion at all?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 12 Apr 2017
5
24th
Plays up a lot of stereotypes-ditzy blonde only being one of them-but at least to the central one it offers a unique "both/and" response too: You can be both boy-crazy and a Harvard student. You can wear pink and be a serious lawyer (see Elle's return to the courtroom). You can be smart and silly (see Elle's mature grad speech ending with a squealed "We did it!"). Witherspoon, Wilson, and Coolidge with her side-romance with the handsome postman are all charming in this fluffy but pleasant flick.
Rated 12 Apr 2017
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 07 Sep 2020
78
55th
Witherspoon's charming, slyly subversive performance is the blatant centerpiece of easygoing if ultimately insubstantial comedy, which rests on memories of Witherspoon's star persona (Elle is essentially a bimbo-fied Tracey Flick) rather than advancing it. It's something of a shame as Reese's excellent and empathetic work could have supported a more hard-edged project, but this still has merit as a blithely entertaining time-filler, with a strong supporting cast bringing a little extra class.
Rated 07 Sep 2020
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
6th
A privileged, shallow and stupid girl weasels her way into law school so she can continue to get what she feels entitled to. What a horrible message.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rayRay
Rated 01 Jun 2010
20
14th
You know how Criticker has a "rank more films" thing? Well, I was going through that and I noticed this and the film directly below it, which happened to be Taxi Driver. I asked myself "why the fuck have you seen Legally Blonde, a genuinely shit film, and not Taxi Driver, a film often regarded as Scorsese's best effort starring one of the best actors of all time". Fuck, man, that's just not right. I'm going to buy Taxi Driver today.
Rated 01 Jun 2010
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 24 Jul 2007
19
18th
God, this fucking movie pisses me off. I just wanna smack it. Reese Witherspoon grates as Elle Woods, and I want to punch anyone in the mouth who tells me that this movie is about "female empowerment". The only reason she goes to Harvard is because she wants to see her ex-boyfriend! What the fuck Elle Woods, just friend the motherfucker on MySpace.
Rated 24 Jul 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 19 May 2015
55
27th
Okay so what happens on the next case when you can't prove that he raped and murdered everyone on the haunted bus because no one had on that cute lil' Versace number. SCARY MOVIE.
Rated 19 May 2015
kavuKavu
Rated 10 Feb 2008
10
3rd
I just checked to see if it had some 18-year-old girls with scarce clothing. It didn't.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Feb 2007
14
7th
Entertaining if you enjoy the "haha she's blonde so she's dumb and quirky but smart in her own way" type movies. If you don't, like me, then this isn't worth seeing.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
monisitMonisit
Rated 09 Mar 2019
67
36th
Not exactly high brow or funny, or really believable - but this movie is charming nonetheless. It faults in the third act and falls into egregious clichés, but it's likable nonetheless.
Rated 09 Mar 2019
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 03 Feb 2007
1
12th
Just read the summary to know how fucking stupid this movie is. She's TOO blonde people. TOO BLONDE.
Rated 03 Feb 2007
purgatospurgatos
Rated 19 May 2008
23
7th
The message to this movie is that Harvard will let absolutely anyone in.
Rated 19 May 2008
montasqueMontasque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
18th
This is one of those movies that if its on TBS on a saturday morning I'll have on the background while I do my taxes and buy stocks while being fellated from my pregnant wife.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sw0sw0
Rated 13 Dec 2006
1
1st
Should of avoided this movie since Reese Witherspoon sucks ass.
Rated 13 Dec 2006
critickerkawcritickerkaw
Rated 30 Apr 2008
87
52nd
Delightful, funny and surprisingly thoughtful comedy.
Rated 30 Apr 2008
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 20 May 2017
81
81st
It wasnt as funny as I thought it'd be but I loved the story and shit more than I thought I would :P
Rated 20 May 2017
yawkcorbyawkcorb
Rated 23 Aug 2009
50
12th
I scored this movie 50 only because I think Reese Witherspoon is cute
Rated 23 Aug 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 06 Mar 2007
4
70th
Razor-sharp and refreshingly good-spirited comedy about women who actually seem not to hate each other - a frustratingly common crutch in female-centric comedies.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 09 May 2011
83
46th
A girl-power comedy that takes one very much by surprise, mainly thanks to the effortless charms of Reese Witherspoon, presenting a character who embraces her girly socialite ways while still proving to be much smarter and more capable and engaging than many other such characters in movies past and present. This is one girl you WILL root for.
Rated 09 May 2011
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
5
3rd
FAIL!
Rated 12 Feb 2009
tsvetetsvete
Rated 07 Jan 2011
89
56th
6
Rated 07 Jan 2011
corbadCorbad
Rated 18 Dec 2015
75
66th
Gleefully subversive and just generally quite fun.
Rated 18 Dec 2015
bandytBandyt
Rated 05 Aug 2010
70
50th
A great, simple comedy that anyone can enjoy. I have fond memories of watching this in Legal Studies at High School as if it was even somewhat relevant to what we were studying.
Rated 05 Aug 2010
movieguy1920movieguy1920
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
16th
I enjoyed this more than the sequel. It was smarter and less preachy. But just as engaging.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ehornzehornz
Rated 24 Feb 2020
81
45th
i love this movie, it proves that if you are hot and rich you're also secretly smart!! j'adore!
Rated 24 Feb 2020
jetpacjetpac
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
41st
one of those guilty-pleasure type movies
Rated 14 Aug 2007
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 25 Mar 2013
60
62nd
Legally Blonde is the type of movie that's fun in the moment, but completely worthless just moments later. The charm that Reese Witherspoon exudes throughout the proceedings absorbs you so fully that you forget the problems that it has -- for the time being, at least. Once it's over, you might start to dislike it more and more, but as it plays, it's a fun mixture of comedy and bubbly-ness. It's such a happy and innocent film that becomes even sillier under any inspection.
Rated 25 Mar 2013
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 05 May 2007
70
53rd
Cute.
Rated 05 May 2007
manamana6671manamana6671
Rated 30 Jun 2015
75
46th
Good old cute, cheesy, girly comedy fun. If you're into that kind of thing, you'll probably enjoy this movie. I think what makes this so enjoyable is Reece Witherspoon's performance of the incredibly likeable main character. It also has some nice themes of not letting people's expectations of you keep you from being the person you know you can be, so that's a plus.
Rated 30 Jun 2015
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 02 Jun 2008
73
34th
Surprisingly good for its subject.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 23 Jan 2011
25
8th
Bearable.
Rated 23 Jan 2011
touristTourist
Rated 29 Dec 2009
45
27th
stupid plot
Rated 29 Dec 2009
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
66
49th
Like Goldie, Reese can carry these kinds of films with nothing more than her smile and cheery personality, and while the role seems to have been written for someone more of the blonde bombshell variety, we like Reese as Elle so much, anyone else would have been a big letdown.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
50
13th
Prety mediocre
Rated 23 Aug 2015
keysercomp04keysercomp04
Rated 28 Aug 2010
85
16th
Reese Witherspoon fits the "legally blonde" stereotype as Elle Woods. This movie is most definitely a chick flick comprised of silly comedy and is perfect if your in the mood for a good laugh. Pink is the perfect color to describe this light hearted film.
Rated 28 Aug 2010
pigletPiglet
Rated 10 Jun 2009
45
11th
This stuck in my throat. Will never watch it again.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
meerkatmeerkat
Rated 19 Nov 2007
20
3rd
Interesting only in the ways it demonstrates a disturbingly common complete derailment of what the original feminists attempted to begin. I don't much care for Reese Witherspoon either. And, all prejudice aside, it's just not a good movie.
Rated 19 Nov 2007
gsbgsb
Rated 26 Aug 2009
76
67th
Reese Witherspoon made this ridiculous and stupid story really charming.
Rated 26 Aug 2009
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 29 Mar 2011
40
17th
I wonder if Reese is into playing with non-traditional sex toys...cause I'd totally bang her... 'with her spoon'. harharhar I love bad puns.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
67
19th
Clichéd romantic comedy and all, it's still kind of fun to watch, though nothing special. It's the kind of movie that you go into with zero expectations and come out pleasantly surprised that it wasn't a pile of shit.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
jwlietajwlieta
Rated 27 Nov 2008
75
15th
DOMINGUERA
Rated 27 Nov 2008
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 18 May 2008
50
26th
Fun but predictable.
Rated 18 May 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 16 Oct 2010
63
34th
So so girl power movie, that probably sets back girl power a decade. There are a couple of laughs and Witherspoon seems to be enjoying herself.
Rated 16 Oct 2010
srmt99srmt99
Rated 12 Feb 2024
70
25th
I am convinced if you watch any movie at the right time in your life, you will really like it. So was the case with Legally Blonde. Even though it's a popcorn movie and not my type of movie at all, it is empowering for the youth, especially women. I watched it at the right time with the right company and it was fun. Only watch with friends and when bored.
Rated 12 Feb 2024
anchoviesanchovies
Rated 07 Oct 2010
40
14th
Reese is admittedly fantastic and a joy to watch. I'm aware this movie doesn't take itself very seriously but it's just TOO STUPID. Obviously Elle is not a typical mean 'dumb blonde' and I enjoyed the inversion of that typical stereotype. I actually enjoyed the movie until the second half when she started working on the trial. The movie then descended into such cliched, empty territory that it me want to vomit from the excessive cheese + corn (gay surprises, perm perjury?!).
Rated 07 Oct 2010
careyicareyi
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
3rd
Awful.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
valjoellevaljoelle
Rated 20 Nov 2011
85
33rd
I love this movie. It's so cute and very funny.
Rated 20 Nov 2011
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 12 Sep 2022
94
89th
This is a movie about feminism.
Rated 12 Sep 2022
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 03 Feb 2016
55
11th
Despite my rating, I don't think it's nearly as horrible as the users of this site make it out to be, despite it's lack of any great jokes, plot holes and unoriginal story, it's still a completely watchable film. Surprisingly, Witherspoon is decent in this, hitting a good enough mixture of bubblyness, resourcefulness and ditzyness to save the film from complete disaster.
Rated 03 Feb 2016
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 25 Nov 2012
86
62nd
An iconic movie with an iconic performance from Witherspoon and co. A must see if you're a fan of the genre!
Rated 25 Nov 2012
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 30 Nov 2006
65
24th
Pretty funny.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
leonard0cleonard0c
Rated 31 Dec 2023
80
61st
this movie foreshadowed barbie
Rated 31 Dec 2023
sorksork
Rated 02 Jun 2008
30
17th
Corny film that celebrates stupidity.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
kerrekKerrek
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
58th
Some people love this film, I don't
Rated 14 Aug 2007
msindpndntMsIndpndnt
Rated 23 Jan 2009
88
77th
Funny, cute satire I think on the dumb blonde cliche. The sequel sucked though
Rated 23 Jan 2009
dilmuhillDilmuhill
Rated 29 Aug 2011
62
19th
Pretty enjoyable
Rated 29 Aug 2011
yoshifanyoshifan
Rated 12 Apr 2008
10
96th
The single best Chick Flick of all time. Reese Witherspoon at her most Type-A Leading Lady, an awesome girl power ending, and gives you all sorts of characters that defy their stereotypes.
Rated 12 Apr 2008
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 10 Jun 2012
78
50th
So I wouldn't say this movie exemplifies brilliant film-making. What it does show is just a lot of goofy fun. Reese Witherspoon is incredibly cute in this movie and it shows that even looks can be deceiving. Just because you look like a dumb blonde you can still prove people wrong. Luke Wilson was also really great in this and so was Ali Larter for her short appearance. I have a big crush on Selma Blair and even though she is sort of the bad guy in this I am glad she was in this movie. Fun!
Rated 10 Jun 2012
andertonanderton
Rated 11 Jan 2007
35
23rd
Whatever.
Rated 11 Jan 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
51st
Witherspoon is charming and delivers some moments of pitch-perfect comedy, but she can't overcome the mediocrity of the script.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 17 Oct 2010
38
25th
Slightly enjoyable, definitely has some laughs, and Reese Witherspoon is pretty likable. Also, it doesn't go nearly as dumb as might be expected, especially given the marketing and reputation.
Rated 17 Oct 2010
achewoodACHEWOOD
Rated 14 Feb 2009
78
39th
good but not necessarily my kind of movie
Rated 14 Feb 2009
ktpaulson523ktpaulson523
Rated 02 Feb 2008
90
64th
Heart-warming and enjoyable movie about remaining true to yourself
Rated 02 Feb 2008
murravenerMurravener
Rated 24 Feb 2007
75
40th
A surprisingly interesting chick flick dealing with the mistakes behind stereotyping. Also good afor a surprisingly high amount of memorable laughs. Reese Witherspoon is too easy to love.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 04 Sep 2010
34
34th
#00s(e)#, popcorn, story, Reese W.
Rated 04 Sep 2010
mynameismaxmynameismax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
11th
Witherspoon selling out - hope the money was worth it...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
drewrocks34drewrocks34
Rated 14 Aug 2007
16
10th
Nope. I didn't like it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
77
54th
Legally Blonde should have been absolute garbage but when you actually watch it you'll find it's one of the funniest movies you'll see of this type. Witherspoon is excellent and the story is very creative. I really liked this movie!
Rated 19 Mar 2007
cowmanCowman
Rated 19 Nov 2007
35
5th
Why have I seen this movie twice?
Rated 19 Nov 2007
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 18 Apr 2009
20
9th
Having lawyer parents elevated the score of this film but in the end it's just one cliche after another. Obvious jokes abound like warning signs on a construction site.
Rated 18 Apr 2009
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
80
42nd
An entertaining comedy. Witherspoon is very cute and very charming.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
shephardShephard
Rated 18 Oct 2007
70
81st
Original and funny. Well cast. Some great laughs.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
alon_reterAlon Reter
Rated 12 Dec 2010
22
16th
A bad clueless copycat.
Rated 12 Dec 2010
bernie20bernie20
Rated 31 May 2013
90
57th
This was a really cute movie. I liked how it seemed like it was going to be a dumb blonde the whole movie, so that was a nice surprise. The acting was not the best but it wasn't horrible. I highly recommend this movie.
Rated 31 May 2013
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 28 Apr 2016
14
72nd
W4E2P1S2V1M1A1R2. Such a great comedy. Reese Witherspoon was totally wrong for this role, and it just turned out so great by accident (seemingly).
Rated 28 Apr 2016
batface89batface89
Rated 28 Jul 2008
87
63rd
Very funny and well written film.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 19 Mar 2007
75
67th
Pre-Oscar Reese Witherspoon in the film to send her career sailing, "Legally Blonde" is understandably loved by teen girls everywhere because Reese is perfect in the role of Elle Woods, and the movie is not without its share of laughs. Unfortunately it also stars Luke Wilson.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
kruz01Kruz01
Rated 19 Aug 2009
25
13th
Could have done without this.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
sylviesylvie
Rated 06 Apr 2019
70
49th
Much more of a feminist masterpiece compared to the majority of "art films."
Rated 06 Apr 2019
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 04 Jan 2008
34
13th
Comedy ? In what sense? Predictable juvenile and just un-funny. A waste of film or disk space.
Rated 04 Jan 2008
m3tanm3tan
Rated 02 May 2014
45
37th
Sappy feel good comedy about a bimbo who attends Harvard Law school to impress and win back her ex boyfriend. The irony is that the movie is supposed to be about defying stereotypes yet it derives nearly all its humor from perpetuating them. Probably best for teenage girls as its a little too ditzy and simplistic for discriminating filmgoers.
Rated 02 May 2014
tinkergirlTinkergirl
Rated 18 Aug 2007
60
39th
Fun film that is nowhere near as airheaded as it seems.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
chrisChris
Rated 04 Feb 2008
50
6th
A little funny, but Reese's cuteness doesn't make up for the lack of everything else.
Rated 04 Feb 2008
curioushaircurioushair
Rated 08 Sep 2007
70
47th
Surprisingly funny, energetic and high-spirited that lifts it beyond its formula.
Rated 08 Sep 2007
nancysidnancysid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
just the start of a well-deserved great career.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
amh03mamh03m
Rated 27 Mar 2008
5
1st
Reese Witherspoon has a flat face.
Rated 27 Mar 2008
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
73rd
Clever, appealing, and funny -- go, Elle!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
andrandr
Rated 12 Dec 2017
90
80th
The things i liked: comedy, romance, career, friendship, character development, Reese Witherspoon, feminism, cute, funny, dog, strong female lead, courtroom setting, murder, Bechdel Test:pass. The things I disliked: more comedy then romance. Neutral things: pink, blonde, gay stereotypes, lawyers, law, Harvard Law School, has a sequel.
Rated 12 Dec 2017
stainStain
Rated 28 May 2007
0
8th
This movie made me want to slash my wrists
Rated 28 May 2007
bella~ bella ~
Rated 22 Jul 2020
100
96th
UNDERRATED CLASSIC. Don't get all egotistical and deny the fact this film is great.
Rated 22 Jul 2020
shoranShoran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
26th
Solid chick flick.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
miracleyangmiracleyang
Rated 27 Aug 2015
60
47th
Surprisingly solid.
Rated 27 Aug 2015
zolozolo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
6
1st
No
Rated 14 Aug 2007
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 04 Dec 2009
0
15th
Fluffy comedy made watchable by Reese Witherspoon's engaging performance.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 14 Mar 2022
63
39th
Legally Blonde delivers pretty much what you expect from a film like this. The most positive interpretation would be that personality and potential are distinct; and being a hot blonde is enough to tick the diversity checkbox for Harvard law admissions. Witherspoon is good enough to make this light-hearted comedy work, though the film does undermine itself if looked at any deeper than surface level.
Rated 14 Mar 2022
marlosopranomarlosoprano
Rated 01 Sep 2017
85
28th
not a bad feminist film!
Rated 01 Sep 2017
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
38
38th
ok
Rated 21 Aug 2007
philamentalphilamental
Rated 14 Mar 2017
49
18th
Place holder score/review until I rewatch
Rated 14 Mar 2017

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