"Blonde in the law": actors and roles. Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson and others

Easy comedy, just created for family viewing - so it is possible to characterize the picture "The Blonde in the Law", published in 2001. Actors, embodied the images of the central characters, after the release of the humorous tape literally woke up famous. The main character El Woods falls in love with the audience almost from the first minutes of acquaintance with the comic story. What is known about the brightest characters of the film project and the people who played them?

The plot of the picture

The tape, which managed to make a furor in 2001 and became a film adaptation of the work of Amanda Brown, was shot by talented director Robert Luketich. On the plot of comedy melodrama, the audience is already hinting at the very name "Blonde in the Law". The actors who played the main characters perfectly coped with the task set before them, which is confirmed by the numerous awards, which were awarded to the cinema.

El Woods - a character who seems to be the embodiment of all the heroines of anecdotes about frivolous blonde ladies. The girl can boast of a dazzling appearance, the title of president of the women's club, the deserved title of "Miss University." Unfortunately, all this is not enough for her lover, who in the future sees himself as a successful politician. And instead of the expected offer of the hand and heart, El receives from the future senator an offer to part ways so that he can find himself a more serious friend of life. So begins the fascinating film "The Blonde in the Law".

Of course, Miss Woods does not intend to give up. Reflecting on how to return the lover, she comes to a creative decision. El is going to become a law student, thus proving her seriousness. As soon as the idea appears in her head, she immediately realizes it.

Reese Witherspoon as El Woods

It's interesting that comedy melodrama made a star to the actress, who played the main role. Reese Witherspoon played only episodic roles until she turned into Miss Woods. After the release of the picture, it was compared to Meg Ryan, which was very popular in those years. Slava could not help but reflect on the fees of a blinding blonde. The girl began to demand $ 15 million for her appearance on the screen.

Film critics and journalists were convinced that the image of the charming and frivolous blond lady, prone to spontaneous decisions, would become a kind of visiting card Reese Witherspoon. However, the actress quickly got rid of this role, playing a few serious dramatic roles. For example, she created unusual images in such paintings as "Wild," "Pleasantville," "Mad," "Break the Line." Curiously, for the filming in the last tape, she was not at all afraid to be dyed into a brunette.

Who played Emmett Richmond

Colleagues "second Meg Ryan" on the set were many wonderful actors, among them Luke Wilson. The guy got an interesting character - Harvard professor Emmet Richmond, who teaches one of the core subjects. The teacher gradually falls in love with the brave beauty of El, impressed by her spontaneity and ability to achieve the most difficult goals. Only at the end of the film will the audience know who will be chosen by Miss Woods.

Like the lead actor, Luke Wilson was not known to the public until the role of Richmond, which became for him a real breakthrough. American actor comes from a creative dynasty, in the movie are removed and his two brothers. Having played Emmett, he acquired the role of a romantic hero, fixed by participation in the continuation of the "Blonde in the Law" - "Rushmore Academy", in "Here Are Such Pies" and many other pictures.

Other heroes

Unknown to the public were not all the characters that appeared in the melodrama "Blonde in the Law." Actors, already remembered by the audience for participation in other popular films, were also. For example, Matt Davis, who already had time to star in several famous TV series and the drama "Pearl Harbor". The person who is now for everyone is Alaric from the "Vampire Diaries", then went to the role of the treacherous lover El, dreaming of a political career.

The comedy melodrama "The Blonde in the Law" can also boast of other charming heroes, the actors of which suddenly became popular. Remembered fans of the tape Jennifer Coolidge, who played the eccentric manicurist Paulet, to which El walks. Also it can be noted Victor Garber, who won the role of university professor Callahan.

"Blonde in the law" - an ideal choice for those who are looking for a "frivolous" movie for the weekend. Quotations from the picture have long acquired the status of folk.