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Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Haylie Duff, Where to watch: MTV)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kid-friendly, but main aim may be selling tickets.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    If you're looking for racial diversity ... keep looking. But on the plus side, the series emphasizes the hard work and determination necessary to make it in show business. A few contestants are unnecessarily catty, and some get very emotional/upset during the course of the competition, but in general, there are plenty of positive role models to choose from. Some body image issues arise among the contestants.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some verbal sparring/tense moments between contestants.
  • Sex:

    One girl is actually criticized for looking "too sexy" when she performs.
  • Language:

    "Bitch" is audible; stronger words like "f--k" are rare, and they're bleeped when they occur.
  • Consumerism:

    This is essentially a commercial for Legally Blonde: The Musical, making you wonder whether producers conceived the series as a way to boost ticket sales.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods

Parents need to know that, after they see this upbeat, girl-centric reality series, young fans will probably want to make a pilgrimage to Broadway to see Legally Blonde on stage. Because contestants are auditioning with songs, dances, and dialogue from the musical, the show essentially functions as one long commercial for it. Still, even though the material leans heavily on girlish stereotypes, it ultimately offers young women a strong female role model who reminds us that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover -- especially if it's pink. Expect a few bleeped swear words and a bit of cattiness, but overall, this is tame for reality TV -- and, not incidentally, tamer than the movie the musical is based on, which is appropriate for teens and up.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether watching the contestants go through the audition process changes the way they perceive Broadway stars in general. Were you surprised by the long rehearsals and grueling hours? Did some of the competitors handle the stress better than others? Do you think you'd have what it takes to make it in show business? Families can also discuss whether watching a TV show about Legally Blonde the musical makes them want to see it live. Do you think that's what the show's producers had in mind when they created it?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    VERY ENTERTAINING!!

    I love this show. It is so addicting. There is really nothing innapropriate about this show at all. Very rarely cursing occurs and when it does it's bleeped unless it's very mild. If your kids are interested in watching this show, LET THEM. It's great. Especially if you're a fan of the movie.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love this!

    I love Legally Blonde:The Musical and I was not happy about Laura Bell BUndy leaving, but this show is great! I love watching the other girls perform some of my favorite songs!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    OMG!!!!! OMG!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I have been in love with Elle Woods ever since I saw Legally Blonde... I think the girls on this show are amazing because of how much they want to be the next Elle Woods... As long as they all stick their mind to it the competition will be very hard... They sing, and dance, and act and they are for sure lots of peoples role models including mine...

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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