Taking home a paycheck that nearly rivals the budget of the first film,
Reese Witherspoon reprises the role of Elle Woods in this sequel to 2001's surprise blockbuster
Legally Blonde. When she's fired from her job at an upscale law firm for voicing her stance against the testing of cosmetics on animals, Elle heads to Capitol Hill to fight for her cause before Congress, leaving her boyfriend, Emmett (
Luke Wilson, reprising his role from the film's predecessor), behind. Once there, she runs into plenty of adversity and red-tape and can't seem to find anyone who will listen to her proposals. While staying at the Watergate hotel though, she meets and befriends an elderly bellman (
Bob Newhart in his first theatrical role since 1997's In & Out) who's been around politicians long enough to know the ins and outs of the political machine. With his help, Elle attempts to convince disillusioned U.S. Representative Rudd (
Sally Field) to help her get her voice heard in front of the stodgy old coots of the legislative branch. Directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld hot off the success of his critically acclaimed indie comedy
Kissing Jessica Stein, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde boasts a supporting cast led by
Jennifer Coolidge (
Best in Show,
American Pie) and
Regina King (
Jerry Maguire,
Daddy Day Care). ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide