Reese Witherspoon stars in SWEET HOME ALABAMA, a charming romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant. Sweet Home Alabama movie Witherspoon is Melanie Carmichael, a Southern girl who leaves her past behind in order to find success as a fashion designer in New York City. On the night of a hugely important show, her charming and romantic boyfriend, Andrew (Patrick Dempsey), proposes to her. It is at that point that Melanie flees for Alabama, hoping to take care of some unfinished business before Andrew and his mother, New York mayor Kate Hennings (Candice Bergan), discover the truth about her. The truth is that Melanie, whose real last name is Smooter, is still married to her childhood sweetheart, Jake (Josh Lucas), who refuses to grant her a divorce. As Melanie reunites with her parents and old friends, she is forced to reevaluate her new-and-improved self. In the process, she rediscovers a love that she thought she had lost. Tennant's film is elevated by Witherspoon's mere presence. Her rare blend of intelligence, wit, and beauty are a wonder to behold. Adding to the charm are Lucas and Dempsey, who portray characters who are hard to root against.
Theatrical release: September 27, 2002
Sweet Home Alabama Reviews:
"...SWEET HOME ALABAMA is a well-crafted, well-acted and well-directed movie..." -- Guy Westwell, Sight and Sound
"...It's the tough side of Witherspoon that grounds her performance.... Her lack of vanity helps put the crunch in her comedy.... Reese rules..." -- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"...Lucas delivers an easy-going turn.... Ultra-reliable thesps Place and Jean Smart have their Southern shtick down cold..." -- Todd McCarthy, Variety
This delightfully entertaining romantic comedy stars Reese Witherspoon (LEGALLY BLONDE) as sophisticated Melanie Carmichael, a rising New York clothing designer who suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But this is no fairy tale romance for Melanie. She has skeletons in her fashion-filled closet that include Jake -- the backwoods husband she married in high school who refuses to divorce her. Determined to end their marriage and sever all ties with her past once and for all, Melanie returns to Alabama. But home starts to tug at her heartstrings, and what she thought she wanted may not be what she wants at all.
Wickedest Movie of The Year! This film is great. Sometimes the storyline is predictable but with the quick wit and sassyness of Reese Witherspoon and the sexiness of Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey there is enough in this film to keep any filmgoer amused. By a reviewer
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great movie love the cat great movie the cat at the end was purefet Thank you By iggs777
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fun to watch in my book this is a great and classy movie that is really fun to watch By rayperry53
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Sweet Alabama is my favorite Reese movie I have Sweet Alabama on DVD.I love Sweet Alabama. In Sweet Alabama I liked Melanie,Jake, Jake and Melanie's friends, Jake's Mom Stella, Melanine's Mom and Dad, Jake's dog and Jake and Melanie's little girl By fategirl80
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such a sweet movie i love this movie soo much. reese is an amazing actress; i love all her movies, but this one tops them all. she is so sweet, caring, and funny and her husband is so adorable! By michelle
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