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Legally Blondes

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Silly and unrealistic, but fun for tweens.

Themes in this movie include:   friendship, honesty

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The movie emphasizes that brains are as important as looks and reminds characters (and thus viewers) that it's more important to have true friends than "cool" ones. Private school students on scholarship are treated as second-class citizens by the school's mean kids in an obvious statement about skewed values, but when the villains get their comeuppance, what's their punishment? Enrollment in public school, which is presented as chaotic.
  • Role models:

    The heroines of the story at first appear to be shallow and consumed with consumerism, but both show real tenacity and grit in solving their problems. To complement their shopaholic sides, they're shown studying hard and being proud of their scholastic records. The movie's main "mean girl" character is much less admirable, but she gets her comeuppance in the end. 
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some flirting and crushes among teens.
  • Language:

    One "crap" from teenage girls.
  • Consumerism:

    Nonstop, as a signifier for the "blonde" mentality of these otherwise very smart girls. Shopping on Rodeo Drive and casual dialogue gives exposure to Dior, BCBG, Jimmy Choo, Versace, and more. Jansport backpacks, however, gets the prize for most obvious placement.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Legally Blondes

Parents need to know that this direct-to-DVD production is an attempt to skew the Legally Blonde movie's signature of girly smarts to the younger set, and that the girls are lauded not just for beauty but for brains as well. Students on scholarship at a snooty Beverly Hills private school lie to cover up the facts of their economic situations, though only the nice characters are "poor." Conspicuous consumption is stamped into every frame. Students sneak into a teacher's office, and eventually the teacher covers up for them.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Cheesy and Unrealistic :(

    This movie is not what I expected at all! So, so, so cheesy!!! Anything for you Dad, there's a new brunette in town, and flip and wave are some of the worst lines. To top it off one of the main problems with a character is the sound of a pen clicking! Very thin script!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    go blondes

    I love this movie and its great for the whole family!!!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect "Blonde" Movie!

    My daughters loved this movie. There was a lot of designer name-dropping but it didn't have an effect on my children.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    love it

    love it

  5. I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative role models

    ok

    ok

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    ******Good for any age and it is sooooooooooo good****

    ************************!!!!!!I LOVE IT!!!!!!!************************

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for anyone!

    Love it! It shows you that money isn't everything, and how to be yourself. It's perfect for any age. By the way, "crap" isn't a bad word. It's not a fairies and lollypop word either, but it's not bad.

  8. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  9. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    True fluff, but entertaining and sweet.

    This film is darling and entertaining. It is unlikely that two talented twin girls living in luxury would be excluded by the other rich beautiful girls, but the film is sweet.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    It isn't what you would call "deep," but there is a good story and it teaches a lesson while still being fun. It's a movie that would be safe to show students and I think they would enjoy it. Yes, it's mostly fluff, but that's a good thing sometimes.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    cool job!

    i love this t.v. show alot!

  13. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    caca

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