Blogcritics Comments on The Truth About Reese Witherspoon

Comment by Dawn

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:22:05 EST

Offensive words from both sides have been deleted, nothing to see here, move along. (P.S. It's not very nice to encourage physical violence.)

Comment by MCH

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:17:42 EST

I heard he hits like a girl.

Comment by Christopher Rose

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:10:40 EST

Seven action-packed rounds though, I reckon MCH. Plus I reckon Al might be a slow starter but once he gets going - be afraid, very afraid!

Comment by Al Barger

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:13:32 EST

Should I feel chastised and intimidated by your mindless impudence? If a fool assumes a hostile air on MY story thread for no reason and with no legitimate point, I see little purpose in affecting a display of not just un- but DIS-earned respect. Also, you missed at least half the point of the story. Your reading comprehension is lacking here. Let me explain to you perhaps a little more simply- which is an unfortunate necessity in that this was not that complicated to begin with. This modest news story (as opposed to, say, a film review) basically just corrects two common specific biographical mistakes. She did NOT "adjust" her name, it's just that some people are not spelling it correctly. It's "Jeanne" not "Jean." That was the clearly stated point about her name. The other basic specific point that was stated clearly and that you should have gotten was the city of her birth. She was born in New Orleans, not Baton Rouge. Got it? Good.

Comment by Bullet in the head

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 15:50:04 EST

I really liked Freeway as well, I like the sequel Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby as well ... although Reese is not in it.

Comment by Al Barger

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 13:03:52 EST

Bliffle, re: Calling Dan Rather a liar? "Is this just part of the Rovian Persistent Slander technique (Goebbels-like) of incessant personal denunciation?" No, it's calling a spade a spade. Plus, it underlines the idea that people on the internet often try to show more integrity to the truth than the so-called professionals. Plus, Dan Rather's clear and inarguable act of bad faith NEEDS to be stuck up in him and CBS and broke off repeatedly for maximum impact. They were trying to throw a presidential election by purely dishonest means, and they got caught. I'm not sure what a newsroom could possibly do worse. No one involved should ever, ever be allowed to live that down. Marriage licenses are basic government documents, and matters of public record. It's asinine to accuse me of aiding stalkers, which is the obvious implication here. Marriage license info from the county is hardly a tool for stalkers. Plus, it's good form to try to get basic biographical information right.

Comment by Dawn

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 10:04:10 EST

Lots of famous people have erroneous facts posted about them. I would imagine lots of them either propagate this "bad" information or are at least benignly unconcerned. It might be just the thing to keep rabid fans from stalking them and posting their marriage license number in a public forum.

Comment by Bliffle

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 06:20:45 EST

Witherspoon was good in "Election", but otherwise seems to be a small talent, IMO. Why the offhanded slam at Dan Rather? I'm not aware that he purposely lied. Is this just part of the Rovian Persistent Slander technique (Goebbels-like) of incessant personal denunciation?

Comment by Al Barger

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:36:00 EST

I've only really ever about half watched Election. I'm going to have to give that a proper viewing here pretty soon.

Comment by Scott Butki

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:29:51 EST

I stand corrected. She was great in Election.

Comment by RogerMDillon

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:56:57 EST

Chantal described her as "amazing" (#4), but then she is looking forward to seeing more Ryan Seacrest, so take from that what you will.

Comment by Al Barger

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:32:06 EST

I don't think I've ever described her as "amazing." I'm not saying that she'll make you forget all about Jodie Foster or anything, but she is a skilled actress who's been in at least a couple of particularly outstanding films. Again, specifically as a showcase for her talent, I recommend Freeway.

Comment by Scott Butki

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:03:54 EST

She's so-so but not amazing. I'm not sure why you think she's so great.

Comment by Victor Plenty

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:30:13 EST

It's not clear from CF's wording whether comment #8 was a request for more spoilers from Freeway, or was a request for a warning about the spoilers to which the main article is already linked.

Comment by Al Barger

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:26:28 EST

"mild spoilers for Freeway?" Freeway is an extremely darkly comic movie casting Reese as Little Red Riding Hood and Kiefer as the Big Bad Wolf. Her crack whore mother has been arrested and teenage Reese has run away rather than go back to foster care. Stranded on the freeway, she gets a ride from what turns out to be the I-5 killer.

Comment by -E

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 15:06:24 EST

Freeway is one of my fave movies in general, let alone from Reese. But Election is probably my second fave of hers. I personally am not a huge fan of romantic comedies, but I can tolerate hers most of the time.

Comment by CF

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:19:14 EST

mild spoilers for Freeway?

Comment by El Bicho

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 13:24:39 EST

Have to concur with Election.

Comment by Justene

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 13:24:09 EST

I love Reese Witherspoon romantic comedies. I have watched Sweet Home Alabama more than once and could see Just Like Heaven again. Most movies in that genre are just things I accompany my daughter to.

Comment by Phillip Winn

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:35:22 EST

Election is a work of genius, and Reese managed to make even Sweet Home Alabama un-excruciating, which I regard as a minor miracle.

Comment by chantal stone

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:32:08 EST

i don't think i've seen a Reese movie that i DIDN'T love. she's an amazing and versatile actress. Freeway was great, but my Reese fav, i think, is Election.

Comment by Steve C.

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 09:34:54 EST

After the Oscars ended, I immediately popped in my DVD of "Freeway" and reveled in the glory of young Reese. How come nobody remembers how adept she is with the word 'motherfucker', herself included?

Comment by Trinket

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 07:19:01 EST

Ah, someone else that loved her in Freeway, way back when!

Comment by Joanie

Thu, 9 Mar 2006 06:30:14 EST

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