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| Sweet Home Alabama | 
 enlarge | Director: Andy Tennant
Actors: Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen, Mary Kay Place
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  297 reviews
Sales Rank: 630
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 109
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 786936208030
UPC: 786936208030
EAN: 0786936208030
ASIN: B00007E2F5
Theatrical Release Date: September 27, 2002
Release Date: February 4, 2003
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Condition: Ships next day.
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Product Description
A successful New York fashion designer has agreed to marry but first she returns to her old home in Alabama to sever ties with her high school sweetheart and husband, who refuses to give her a divorce.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 28-DEC-2003
Media Type: DVD
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As formulaic, utterly inoffensive romantic comedies go, Sweet Home Alabama could be better, and could be worse. It's a variant of Julia Roberts's Something to Talk About, with all the same strengths and weaknesses, and Reese Witherspoon is definitely its saving grace. As an Alabama country girl turned hot New York fashion designer, Witherspoon finds the genuine emotions hidden under a blandly familiar plot, making her character's romantic indecisiveness seem not only credible but disarmingly appealing. She's just agreed to marry the Camelot-bred son (Patrick Dempsey) of New York's no-nonsense mayor (Candice Bergen), but first she has to officially divorce the husband (Josh Lucas) she left behind years earlier... only to discover that their love is stronger than ever. The rest, of course, is a foregone conclusion, but with a sharp supporting cast and a few charming moments, Sweet Home Alabama will satisfy anyone who prefers safe, reassuring entertainment. --Jeff Shannon
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 Great acting from Witherspoon, Ridiculous Unbelievable Plot May 14, 2008
While Southern-born and raised Reese Witherspoon's acting in this movie as a sassy Southern gal with a wild redneck past is excellent, I think the plot in the second half is ridiculous and unbelievable. I don't think it would have played out like that in real life, nor would the guy who lost out in the love triangle react the way he did. IMO, this movie is only worth watching if you are a Reese Witherspoon fan, but not if you want a satisfactory screen play with a remotely believable plot. I also thought Candace Bergen was quite good as the ambitious, big-mouthed mayor of New York.
I was undecided whether to give this movie 2 stars or 3, but since I enjoyed watching the two male leads, and the hound dog's acting, I'm giving it 3 stars.
P.S. WARNING - SPOILER TO FOLLOW:
The wedding scene could not have happened in real life. To get married in the U.S., local jurisdictions require a marriage license. Marriage licenses require proof of divorce if someone was divorced less than a year before applying for the license. Hence, Melanie would not have had a marriage license, and an officiant would not have agreed to marry her as it would have been illegal to do so. Any officiant in such a high profile marriage would have certainly checked for a marriage license before performing the ceremony.
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I love this movie, but then I'm a sucker for anything with a happy ending. And I love getting a bargin, and this CD was wonderful. It arrived very fast and was in prestine condition for being used.
Heart Melting... So Cute Movie Ever! April 30, 2008
My opinion is this movie more wonderful cozy for everyone watching it. It makes us happiness night time--you know? I so love it! It's actually my favorite movie. I feel so comfortable and it makes me tearing down, heart melting by Josh Lucas played Jake Perry... (Chuckling) Wonderful movie!
 For the hopeful romantic April 7, 2008
I am definitly a sucker for a good romantic comedy. This one centers on Reese Witherspoon starring as Melanie Carmichael or Smooter depending on what time in the movie we focus on. :) She is a hot fashion designer in New York prepping for her first big show. When her fiancee (Patrick Dempsey) proposes to her later that night, it seems like the best day ever. That is...until she realizes she needs to go back home and finalize her divorce with her husband (the gorgeous Josh Lucas).
As she is ashamed of her home, her parents, and her friends, she starts to realize she isnt any better than any of them. She must come to terms with what she really wants instead of her hopes for a better life and the direction in which her mother has always pushed her.
I am a sucker for a happy ending so I could definitly appreciate it.
Sweet Home Alabama April 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Reese Witherspoon was wonderful as Melanie Carmichael! She plays the displaced southerner very well. Josh Lucas was the perfect counterpart portraying the southern hick. They have known and loved each other since they were kids, but of course life interferes, and that is where this movie starts. The town and residents are a typical stereotype, but it doesn't even matter because the film was that good. The writing and supporting cast are priceless. I do have to give special mention to Candice Bergen. She is at her best when she plays those dry roles.
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