Blondes do have more fun. Elle Woods is one of the greatest characters ever written. She's right up there with Charles Foster Kane and Michael Corleone. I mean that. I think the movie, Legally Blonde, is one of the most important films of the 20th century. It subverted expectations, refreshed the tired lawyer movie subgenre, and crushed at the box office. Aside from all that, it's just a movie that's so fun and refreshing to watch. Its comedy is layered, its cinematography is inventive, and don't get me started on the costume design. The movie was directed by Robert Luketic in his feature-length directorial debut—what a feat! The script, which is one of the best ever, was written by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith. It was adapted from Amanda Brown's 2001 novel of the same name. The movie stars Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, and Jennifer Coolidge. All at the top of their game. There are eight lessons we can learn from this movie. Let's dive right in. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 14 May, 2021