Reese Witherspoon,
Josh Lucas,
Patrick Dempsey,
Candice Bergen,
Mary Kay Place
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After establishing herself as a bankable star with the fish out of water comedy Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon returns in what could be described as a "fish back in water" comedy. Melanie Carmichae... read more
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Release Date: September 27, 2002
Keywords:
cute,
funny,
romantic,
date,
chick flick,
reese witherspoon,
patrick dempsey,
josh lucas,
Reese Witherspoon ,
Patrick Dempsey ,
Josh Lucas ,
Sweet Home Alabama
DVD Release Date: February 4, 2003
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December 25, 2011This is one of my favourite romantic comedies and favourite Reese movie. Excellent rom com about a girl who gets engaged and then has to return to her roots to get divorced from her first husband. Reese is at her best. Good cast and plot.
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September 10, 2011For a romantic comedy, SWEET HOME ALABAMA was quite an enjoyable--but predictable--film. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, and Patrick Dempsey, it tells the tale of a northerner who meets a man and immediately falls in love. The problem is she's married to a "redneck" dow... read more
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August 15, 2011Terrible romantic comedy, it was cliche, boring, and a all around terrible film that I hope I will never have to watch again.
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June 23, 2011One of my favourite films of all time. Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas set the film alight with their chemistry. Patrick Demsey made you feel empathetic towards his character but this film is absolutely amazing. A must see! My favourite line... 'Why do you wanna marry me anyhow?... read more
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January 4, 2011Can't even bother watching it till the end. I guess the good part is only when Dakota Fanning is in. Other than that, it's boring. I don't want to waste my time.
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October 3, 2010Wow this movie sucked. This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It's boring, unoriginal, and cliche. This movie has nothing good about it. It's just painfull to watch and I hope I never have to watch this again. F
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Critic Reviews
November 6, 2002
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
October 2, 2002
Rex Reed, New York Observer
It's as preposterous and phony as a Confederate C-note, but Reese Witherspoon has so much natural beauty, talent and charm she guarantees more fun than the day the hogs ate Willie.
October 1, 2002
Laura Sinagra, Village Voice
Despite her relentless vim and winsome facial symmetry, Witherspoon is just too dialed-up to be America's Sweetheart. Full Review
September 27, 2002
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
If you're a fan of Witherspoon, this movie was produced, shot, edited and distributed entirely for you.
September 27, 2002
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Physical charms are no match for the generic predictability of the story.
September 27, 2002
Mike Clark, USA Today
Sweet Home Alabama is the latest picture to give you the sense that Hollywood filmmakers simply plucked another old pop-tune title ripe for ripping off, then were shaken by the rude reality of coming ... Full Review
September 27, 2002
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Reese Witherspoon makes the proverbial silk purse out of a sow's ear in the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama, demonstrating how even the most mediocre of material can be redeemed by a convincing per... Full Review
September 27, 2002
Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle
This is a feel-good movie that does just that. Full Review
September 27, 2002
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Sweet Home Alabama may be sweet and small and inconsequential, but it offers the privileged experience of watching two stars being born. Full Review
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