Would be an unendurable viewing experience for this ultra-provincial New Yorker if 26-year-old Reese Witherspoon were not on hand to inject her pure fantasy character, Melanie Carmichael, with a massive infusion of old-fashioned Hollywood magic.
Sweet Home Alabama
Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.
2002 · 1h 48m · PG-13
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Andy Tennant
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Sweet Home Alabama
Overview
New York fashion designer Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past.
Director and cast
- Andy Tennant Director
- Reese Witherspoon as Melanie "Carmichael" Smooter Perry
- Josh Lucas as Jake Perry
- Patrick Dempsey as Andrew Hennings
- Candice Bergen as Mayor Kate Hennings
- Mary Kay Place as Pearl Smooter
- Fred Ward as Earl Smooter
- Jean Smart as Stella Kay
- Ethan Embry as Bobby Ray
- Melanie Lynskey Cast
- Courtney Gains Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
It's as preposterous and phony as a Confederate C-note, but Reese Witherspoon has so much natural beauty, talent and charm she guarantees more fun than the day the hogs ate Willie.
Despite her relentless vim and winsome facial symmetry, Witherspoon is just too dialed-up to be America's Sweetheart.
It is definitely worth seeing.
If you're a fan of Witherspoon, this movie was produced, shot, edited and distributed entirely for you.
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