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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.4 / 100
2002·Comedy / Romance·1h 48m

SWEET HOME ALABAMA

“Sometimes What You're Looking For Is Right Where You Left It.”

New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past.

Above the Line
Andy Tennant·DirectorC. Jay Cox·ScreenplayDouglas J. Eboch·StoryAndrew Dunn·Director of PhotographyGeorge Fenton·Original Music ComposerTracey Wadmore-Smith·Editor
Cast
Reese Witherspoon·Melanie SmooterJosh Lucas·Jake PerryPatrick Dempsey·Andrew HenningsCandice Bergen·Mayor Kate HenningsMary Kay Place·Pearl SmooterFred Ward·Earl SmooterJean Smart·Stella Kay PerryEthan Embry·Bobby RayMelanie Lynskey·LurlynnCourtney Gains·Sheriff Wade
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Andy Tennant·DirectorAlicia Accardo·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
C. Jay Cox·ScreenplayDouglas J. Eboch·Story
Camera· 3
Andrew Dunn·Director of PhotographyBill O'Drobinak·Camera OperatorPeter Iovino·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Tracey Wadmore-Smith·EditorTroy Takaki·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
George Fenton·Original Music ComposerBob Beemer·Sound Re-Recording MixerMichael T. Ryan·Music EditorDawn Solér·Music SupervisorScott Millan·Sound Re-Recording MixerGeorge Watters II·Supervising Sound EditorLaura Z. Wasserman·Music SupervisorSuhail Kafity·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 6
Sophie de Rakoff·Costume DesignJay Pelissier·Art DirectionClay A. Griffith·Production DesignLisa K. Sessions·Set DecorationSarah Mays·Makeup Department HeadEgan Gauntt·Art Department Coordinator
Production· 5
Neal H. Moritz·ProducerWink Mordaunt·Executive ProducerJon Jashni·Executive ProducerStokely Chaffin·ProducerMichael Fottrell·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 2
Joani Yarbrough·Hair Department HeadLonnie R. Smith Jr.·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
78.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
38%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$181M
ROI 502%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#714F2E
Mood
Lighthearted, Confident
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A blonde woman in a black turtleneck dress stands centered on a white background, with her hands on her hips. To her left, there are two blue gift bags and two ”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
Black Turtleneck DressBlue Gift BagsBrown SuitcasesBloodhound Dog
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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