Legally
Blonde 2 reflects life in the post-feminist, post-politically correct,
post-postmodern, post-WASP, post-Christian world. It is life in the
new age of harmony, tolerance, individual identity and community!
It is a celebration of Barbie dolls in suits. It is an age of paradox,
indeed.
(2003) Film Review
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Directed
by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Characters by Amanda Brown
Story by Eve Ahlert
Story by Eve Ahlert, Dennis Drake and Kate Kondell
Screenplay by Kate Kondell
Reese Witherspoon .... Elle Woods
Sally Field .... Rep. Rudd
Bob Newhart .... Sidney Post
Luke Wilson .... Emmett Richmond
Jennifer Coolidge .... Paulette Bonafonté
Regina King .... Grace Stoteraux
Jessica Cauffiel .... Margot
Alanna Ubach .... Serena McGuire
Stanley Anderson .... Michael Blaine
J Barton .... Timothy McGinn
Elizabeth Beckwith .... Mira
Katarina Choi .... Delta-Nu #5
Lauren Cohn .... Amy
Produced
by
David Nicksay .... producer
Marc E. Platt .... producer
Stephen Traxler .... co-producer
Reese Witherspoon .... executive producer
Original Music by Rolfe Kent
Cinematography by Elliot Davis
Film Editing by Peter Teschner
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 gray, 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.
"Are
you ready to hit the ground running?" - Congresswoman Rudd
"Are these not my comfortable heels?" -
Elle Woods
REVIEW
BY
DAVID BRUCE
Host of HollywoodJesus.com
This
film comes no where close to the original. However, this it is not
without merit. There are several themes in it that are worth noting.
The
obvious theme is: Don't judge others
by their outward appearance. Rep. Rudd (Sally Field)
represents a "properly" dressed woman. Elle Woods (Reese
Witherspoon) wears clothes that are "inappropriate." Yet
these woman are presented as equal in ability and talent.
Smiles
win people.
Charles Swindoll has said: "A frowning face repels. A smile reaches
out and attracts. Don't fence it in . . . loosen up . . . smile!"
And, George Eliot once stated, "Wear a smile and have friends;
wear a scowl and have wrinkles."
Power
belongs to the outsider.
Change never occurs in the center, it always comes from the edge.
Both the doorman Sidney Post (Bob Newhart) and Elle Woods represent
this truth.
Beauty
and Brains are not opposed to each other.
Among the backlashes to the 70's feminist movement has been the re-appearance
of beauty. Beauty, as defined by pop culture, is no longer a symbol
of subordination to a lesser ideal of true personhood. It is now a
personal choice.
Relationships
are the most important thing in life.
Elle Woods power comes from her loyalty to her friends. She cultivates
these relationship, because she cares, in spite of her never ending
self focus. A very interesting paradox.
You
can be a member of the club, and still maintain your own identity.
The day of the common uniform to establish common identity is all
but gone. Birds of a different feather are beginning to flock together.
This is true community.
Bottom
line:
Legally Blonde 2 reflects life in the post-feminist, post-politically
correct, post-postmodern, post-WASP, post-Christian world. It is life
in the new age of harmony, tolerance, individual identity and community!
It is a celebration of Barbie dolls in suits. It is an age of paradox,
indeed.
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