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Article: Witherspoon fizzes as script just misses by the book; Witherspoon fizzes in every single shot but she's the only reason to sit through the film.(Features)
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- Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
- Article date:
- June 20, 2003
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Reese Witherspoon's meteoric rise continues with Sweet Home Alabama , a frothy romantic comedy about being true to yourself and following your heart.
The film's success in America is a testament to Witherspoon's natural charm and effervescence, rather than the weak and contrived script.
Witherspoon plays talented young fashion designer Melanie Carmichael, who is engaged to US senator Andrew Hennings (Dempsey).Before they can walk up the aisle,Melanie journeys back home to Alabama to finalise the divorce from high school sweetheart Jake (Lucas), who hurt her years ago, yet still holds a special place in her heart.
The more time she spends with ...