Legally Blonde
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59 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

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  • Starring: Luke Wilson, Reese Witherspoon
  • Summary: 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)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Ed Epstein
    80
    Thanks to Ms. Witherspoon's artful portrayal of a winning, if beachless, Gidget, I found Legally Blonde very enjoyable.
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  2. Newsweek
    Reviewed by: David Ansen
    80
    If this Popsicle of a movie melts long before it's over, the first half has more good laughs than all of “Sweethearts.”
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Stephen Hunter
    80
    Blondes may or may not have more fun, but in this one case, they certainly provide more fun.
  4. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    60
    Witherspoon's sophisticated-pixie brilliance practically makes the movie, and her easy, confident, curvaceous carriage doesn't hurt, either -- she's the thinking guy's cupcake, maybe because her mind is just as supple as her curves.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 5 out of 41
  1. Trev29
    10
    Wonderfully entertaining. Even though it was unbelievably unrealistic, that is what just made it great. It is just fun to watch and puts you in a good mood. Decent performances all around.… Expand
  2. csw12
    8
    Legally Blonde might look stupid but it isn't a stupid movie. Reese gives a hilarious performance and there many laughs thoughout. It was much better than i expected.… Expand
  3. moonman1994
    7
    This is one of those movies that I absolutely hate to admit that I find funny. It has several absolutely hilarious moments. Sure the main character makes you facepalm almost every time she speaks and the story is completely and utterly ridiculous, but that's part of the movie's charm. It is stupid, it isn't the perfect film but if you want a good laugh (and many of them) and aren't looking to watch Oscar gold this is the movie for you!… Expand
  4. JawsLaxerDrama
    4
    This movie is dull. I am a 16 year old girl, and I actually love chick flicks (it is a guilty pleasure of mine) I knew going in it was going to bad mediocre at best. If you're bored, this is the movie for you. It's not horrible, but it is forgotten after a viewer has watched it. The script: Eh. Acting: Nothing special. Effects; None. Story: Predictable. Diagnosis: Expect a cute movie that does inspire a greater respect, but ultimately, a film we could do without.… Expand

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