Sweet Home Alabama | 
| Director: Andy Tennant
Actors: Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Lucas, Candice Bergen, Mary Kay Place
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  381 reviews
Sales Rank: 867
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.4
MPN: 786936208030
UPC: 786936208030
EAN: 0786936208030
ASIN: B00007E2F5
Theatrical Release Date: September 27, 2002
Release Date: February 4, 2003
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Product Description
NY FASHION DESIGNER MELANIE CARMICHAEL SUDDENLY FINDS HERSELF ENGAGED TO THE CITY'S MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR. BUT MELANIE'S PAST HOLDS MAY SECRETS, INCLUDING JAKE, THE REDNECK HUSBAND SHE MARRIED IN HIGH SCHOOL, WHO REFUSES TO DIVORCE HER. 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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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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Fun and light May 26, 2009
Holly Kincaid (Fishers, IN USA)
This is definitely a light romantic comedy. Reese Witherspoon plays an up-and-coming New York fashion designer with the perfect life laid out in front of her - including the perfect boyfriend. When circumstances arise that take her back to her roots in rural Alabama, her two worlds clash and the fun begins. While there are many humorous, funny parts there are also some heartwarming/thoughtful moments as well. Reese Witherspoon is great in this lead role and Josh Lucas is perfect for the part he plays.
Not "serious" film but enjoyable -- a good, entertaining movie.
 Redneck Propaganda March 2, 2009
MarlowesMom (San Francisco)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This movie is pure propaganda for the "south-will-rise-again" right-wing know-nothing worldview prevalent for most of the reign of Bush II. Southerners with their down-home anti-intellectual "authenticity" are pitted against "phony elitist" northeastern liberals. The southerners come out ahead in the end when Reese's Witherspoon's character, an up-and-coming fashion designer, leaves the son of New York City's mayor to return to Alabama and the redneck husband she had been trying to divorce. Predictable, not even remotely funny, downright depressing. I know Reese Witherspoon is from Tennessee, but she's supposed to be intelligent and not exactly a Rush Limbaugh disciple. I can't imagine why she didn't see through this script in two seconds and put it in its well-deserved place in the recycling bin.
 excellent custer service February 27, 2009
Kimbewrlee M. Crapo
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
They service that was given was very good and I am happy with my purchase I will in the future order again.
Torn Between Two Worlds January 27, 2009
James Gallen (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.)
"Home Sweet Alabama" is a combination of humor and serious drama. Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) is young woman who left her past behind to pursue her career as a clothing designer in New York. Just when she is at the top of her game and is engaged to Andrew Hemings (Patrick Depsey), the son of the mayor of New York (Candice Bergen), things start to unravel. Returning to her redneck husband she finds that he is not quite ready to finalize their divorce. Amidst all of the comedy, Melanie gradually finds herself as she tries to complete the transition from the world she was born into to the woman she has created. While watching the film one enjoys following the self realization which gradually turns Melanie into her true self.
I won't say more because I do not want to ruin it for you, but on two levels, this is a most entertaining movie. Don't miss it.
Nice romantic comedy November 28, 2008
J. Dykstra (Roswell, NM)
The first time I saw this one, I thought Witherspoon's character was a little too unlikable for the lead in a romantic comedy, however, after watching the movie more than once I don't feel as much that way. This is a nice movie that still has a few surprises even though you kind of get the feeling you know where things are going. The one thing this movie is lacking that usually shows up in most romantic comedies is a seriously dumb moment in which the characters look goofy and completely unbelievable. That's a plus. The movie has fun with sterotypes about the south and big cities like New York without going too far over the line. It's definitely worth buying a copy of this movie for occasions when you want to watch a nice light movie.
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