The rise of the blondes

If you see one movie this summer, let it be ReeseWitherspoons’ Legally Blonde 2: Red White &Blonde.  Think of it as a service to yourcountry. 

Sure, it has the façade of a summer chick-flick withlittle potential for Academy Award nominations, but this isAmerica.  Where would we be without senseless, self-absorbed,consumer driven entertainment?

Now that Elle Woods has conquered Harvard Law, she’s upfor her big promotion at the firm, but finds that she will eitherhave to compromise her morals as an animal lover and accept apromising promotion or seek justice by making animal testingillegal. 

With Bruiser Woods, her chihuahua, and her boyfriend Emmett,played by Luke Wilson, Elle opts to head for Washington.

Two snaps for Witherspoon for her courageous style. She managesto plan a fabulous wedding, search for Bruiser’s mom, takeWashington by storm and look flawless doing it.

Unlike the first Blonde, there’s no cheatingboyfriend or Harvard Law professor to impress. 

Instead, Elle finds herself having to learn the ropes ofWashington and learn how to gamble in politics before she’sbooted out in her Manolo Blahnik stilettos.  She’s thepink suit in a field of black and blue, and she’s notchanging for anybody.

You already know that there’s some predictability to theplot, but it’s fun to watch.  There are even a fewtwists to keep your attention.  There’s even achoreographed dance in there to wiggle your booty to.  So,while you’re being entertained, you’ll not only havesome groovy tunes stuck in your head, you’ll be privy to someof the latest fashions to hit the scene.