'Elle' Review: 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series Lacks the Original's Charm and Comedy
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Ben Travers
Summary
A review of the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series 'Elle' that critiques its failure to capture the spirit of the original film. The reviewer argues the series isn't a true prequel or comedy, instead delivering a generic teen drama that misunderstands what made the original movie work — Elle Woods' agency, intelligence, and self-discovery journey. The series transplants Elle to Seattle where she must prove her bubbly personality doesn't make her a poser, but the review finds it lacks the humor, heart, and sharpness of the original.
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IndieWire'Elle' Review: 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series Lacks the Original's Charm and Comedyindiewire.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFrom the jump, the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series doesn't make sense.
Not all blondes are dumb, don't judge a book by its cover, yada yada yada, lo and behold, Reese Witherspoon is a certified movie star.
The series isn't a prequel — or a comedy.
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