Sweet Home Alabama

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I'd say watch out for spoilers here, but I can't think of a single surprise offered. My hatred for this movie exists on many levels, but for all the fans out there, I'm wondering: was there one second during this film when you didn't know exactly how it was going to end? I try not to analyze movies while I'm watching them, and I can never solve murder mysteries before the characters do, but I had this entire thing figured out in about 4 minutes. Right down to who didn't sign the divorce papers. Is it supposed to be predictable, and just a fun ride? And if so, why are all the main characters jerkfaces who I wish no happiness for? Is profanity allowed here? Thanks.

If not for her this would rate far lower. A pity Josh Lucas was cast otherwise this could be an 8 or 9!

This movie is the worst. I thought Serendipity was bad last year, but this one surely is worse. It's so incredibly predictable and so out of touch with reality! Going to see it was such a mistake. I wouldn't recommend even renting it. 1 out of 10!

I thought that this film was a pleasant Rom-Com with good performances all around. Overall, I think you could call it a feel-good movie, and in today's world of war and terrorism that has to be a good thing. Escapism is one (among many) of the functions that movies provide, a temporary escape from the worries and stresses of life. I gave this review the title 'End of an Era' because I would be very surprised if it would be possible to make this film again. It has a tolerance of Southern nationalism (Confederate pillows, her father dressed in a Confederate uniform etc) that would be difficult to include post the 2015 Charleston murders and the subsequent bans on the use of Confederate imagery by many retail outlets etc. Personally I think that was unjustified, effectively like trying to destroy history, and I find it quite sad.

Sweet Home Alabama is one of Reese Witherspoon's most endearing (yet sassy) roles, and it's Josh Lucas when he was a rom-com hero too. Their chemistry is fab and the witty banter and explosive arguments are super fun. It's a silly movie overall but it has a few moments here and there of seriousness, with themes like divorce, loss, homosexuality, identity, roots, family loyalty, and acceptance. Patrick Dempsey is great as the third point in the love triangle.