I hate these candy floss teen films that popped out nowadays from the Hollywood factory. They got "we are here to make a quick buck" labels all over them. But upon seeing the the premise of this movie, I thought the potential is there - in Tinseltown, being a blonde female who also happens to be smart means a lotta power (and admirers) and it seeks to destroy the myth that all good-looking people have no brains. Interesting, I thought - the chance for social commentary is vast, as well as its entertainment value. So I went in to see it.
At first, I enjoyed it and laughed a few times. On a side note, Reese Witherspoon is one of those rare actresses who always manage to deliver intelligent performances (see Election, where she really shines). There's a spark that makes her good to watch.
But alas, after a reasonably good start and several funny moments (the "Bend down ... and snap!" routine is particularly amusing), the movie plunges headlong into your typical movie. I suppose, what else can they do? It IS just another teen movie, with an ending that I haven't already seen a billion times (dear lord, not another courtroom showdown again! jeez). I can only blame myself for walking in expecting something different.
At first, I enjoyed it and laughed a few times. On a side note, Reese Witherspoon is one of those rare actresses who always manage to deliver intelligent performances (see Election, where she really shines). There's a spark that makes her good to watch.
But alas, after a reasonably good start and several funny moments (the "Bend down ... and snap!" routine is particularly amusing), the movie plunges headlong into your typical movie. I suppose, what else can they do? It IS just another teen movie, with an ending that I haven't already seen a billion times (dear lord, not another courtroom showdown again! jeez). I can only blame myself for walking in expecting something different.