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Blonde Ambition

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
6.3K
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Jessica Simpson in Blonde Ambition (2007)
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A young professional woman (Simpson) unwittingly becomes the pawn of two business executives in their bid to oust the head of a mega-conglomerate.A young professional woman (Simpson) unwittingly becomes the pawn of two business executives in their bid to oust the head of a mega-conglomerate.A young professional woman (Simpson) unwittingly becomes the pawn of two business executives in their bid to oust the head of a mega-conglomerate.

  • Director
    • Scott Marshall
  • Writers
    • David McHugh
    • Matthew Flanagan
    • John Cohen
  • Stars
    • Jessica Simpson
    • Luke Wilson
    • Rachael Leigh Cook
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    6.3K
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    • Director
      • Scott Marshall
    • Writers
      • David McHugh
      • Matthew Flanagan
      • John Cohen
    • Stars
      • Jessica Simpson
      • Luke Wilson
      • Rachael Leigh Cook
    • 40User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jessica Simpson
    Jessica Simpson
    • Katie
    Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson
    • Ben
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Haley
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Debra
    Andy Dick
    Andy Dick
    • Freddy
    Drew Fuller
    Drew Fuller
    • Billy
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Richard Connelly
    Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson
    • Pap Paw
    Piper Mackenzie Harris
    Piper Mackenzie Harris
    • Amber Perry
    • (as Piper Harris)
    Ritchie Montgomery
    Ritchie Montgomery
    • Mr. Carruthers
    Niki Spiridakos
    Niki Spiridakos
    • Nikolina
    • (as Nikki Spiridakos)
    Karen Y. McClain
    • Betty
    • (as Karen McClain)
    Bill Jenkins
    Bill Jenkins
    • Mr. Perry
    Paul Vogt
    Paul Vogt
    • Floyd
    Drew Waters
    Drew Waters
    • Stripper Cop #1
    Edrick Browne
    • Stripper Cop #2
    Ryan Dunn
    Ryan Dunn
    • Griswold
    Julius Gregory
    • Lobby Security
    • (as Julius Washington)
    • Director
      • Scott Marshall
    • Writers
      • David McHugh
      • Matthew Flanagan
      • John Cohen
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    1dazzle023

    Awful, awful movie.

    This is probably one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Jessica Simpson not only lacks any acting skill, but the script is incredibly shallow and lame. You actually hear serious dialogue that goes, "I love you more." "No, I love YOU more." I stopped watching the movie (online) after the first half hour, I couldn't take it anymore. Her "southern girl charm" just doesn't work and is really quite annoying; her attempts at slapstick humor fall flat and she delivers lines like she is reading the script right off the page.

    Poor Luke Wilson. Did he not read the script before agreeing to do this, or did he fall for Papa Joe's (Jessica's dad and also the producer of the movie) promise of big profits? Hopefully he now knows better than to sign on to another movie like this. Luke Wilson is actually a good actor - I hate seeing the pained look on his face as he suffers through the bad dialogue.

    Also, I think the previous commenter giving this movie an 8 out of 10 was probably either involved in the movie somehow or hired by Papa Joe to give the movie a better rating. No one in their right mind would actually find this movie engaging.

    Jessica has lots of money, right? Maybe buy some acting lessons?
    atombee

    so bad it's good

    This is a truly awful movie, but wonderful at the same time. It's like Tokyo Drift ... although not quite as stupid as that masterpiece. Blonde Ambition is not a mean, ugly film like Showgirls, which they have tried to rebrand as a cult classic. Rather, it is a piece of bubblegum ... and a monument of sugary stupidity rarely achieved in cinema ... therefore bubblegum you can savor long after the flavor is gone. Watching Jessica Simpson mug like an idiot, trying to do slapstick, possibly the worst I've ever seen, is a joy beyond words. Andy Dick is a dick. I guess Luke Wilson has some talent, but this script is so bad it's kind of fun to watch the what-the-****-am-i-doing-in-this-t*rd looks fall across his face as he tries to deliver the awful lines. Highly recommended.
    Gordon-11

    A great brain off comedy

    This film is about a small town girl going to New York to surprise her fiancé, only to find that her fiancé is dumping her. She stays in New York and finds big success.

    I am surprised by the negativity around most of the comments. It's true that "Blonde Ambition" is not Oscar material, but you should already know that before watching it.

    Jessica Simpson's character is cute and likable. The plot is actually not bad. It is funny and light hearted. I really enjoyed watching Katie and Ben being together. Unlike other romantic comedies, office politics get a big part of the film. And have I mentioned that Freddy is really hilarious?

    "Blonde Ambition" made me smile and I felt happy after watching it. I think it is a great brain off romantic comedy. The only complaint I have is the constant un-subtle product advertising, which gets annoying and out of place at times.
    stevenball2

    Straight to DVD

    This is the often told story of the country girl in the big city. There are obvious steals like Larry Miller playing Ed Asner saying to Jessica Simpson playing Mary Tyler Moore "I hate perky" They even steal from poor Marilyn Monroe with a scene of Jessica's skirt being blown by the NYC subway.There is the villain played by Penelope Miller with her side kick played by Andy Dick. The best friend played by Rachel Leigh Cook. The leading man played by Luke Wilson looking a little old for the part. Jessica Simpson looks a little old too. I remember when she & her former husband used to entertain the troops as part of the USO. The female soldiers went wild for Jessica & could care less for Nick. She definitely has that certain something that drives the boys wild & the girls too. A cute, very cute movie.
    1JimmyG100

    So bad it's good... then goes back to being bad.

    Who wrote this? Some guy named John Cohen. I guess this was the first screenplay he's ever worked on. Someone should've told him you're supposed to write dialog that sounds like something someone actually might say.

    And who directed this? Scott Marshal? Son of Gerry Marshall. My the nut has fallen far from the tree. Someone might have wanted to let him know that you can, in fact, shoot a scene in a cab in New York, and it will look real, and you won't have to fake it with a blue screen for no reason. Might have also wanted to let him know he should stay away from Jessica Simpson, but hopefully he's learned that lesson now.

    And Jessica Simpson... naturally she can't act. Hell, she makes Jessica Alba look like Audry Hepburn, and yet she's starring in this movie. OH wait, it was produced by her father. Okay, that's why she got the part. That's really the only reason I can think of.

    So should I be surprised it's bad? No. Should I be amazed at how bad it is? I think a lot of people would if they saw as much of it as I did. I mean you expect a movie starring Jessica Simpson to be bad, but this... it's not just bad, it's the complete opposite of a classic film. Think of a great Woody Allen movie, this film is as bad as that film is good. It's the Anti-Annie Hall.

    I am so glad I didn't pay to see it, I stopped watching ten minutes in cus I couldn't go on. No doubt I would've walked out of the theater sooner. In fact I wonder how many of the 6 people who saw it per theater actually stayed and watched the whole thing. The film starts out laughably bad, and then goes to the point of being so bad it becomes a kind of Chinese water torture. And then, around when the first act is ending, you realize it'll only get worse, and that's when you either need to leave, or kill yourself.

    In conclusion, this film goes under the category of being so bad it should be used in place of water boarding at Guantanamo Bay. Although some prefer the water boarding.

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    • Trivia
      This film was intended as a wide theatrical release; however, the film tested poorly and studio executives then considered going direct-to-DVD as a result. Ultimately the studio decided to give it a limited theatrical release in Texas (the home state of Jessica Simpson and Luke Wilson) in an attempt to generate interest and more accurately assess the film's box-office potential. After the film grossed only 1,190 dollars on eight screens, the studio decided not to expand the limited theatrical release any further.
    • Goofs
      When Debra is giving Katie a makeover, her makeup changes from bright blue eye-shadow and red lipstick to brown, and then changes back again.
    • Quotes

      Katie: How could you do this to me?

      Billy: Everything has changed for me here. I'm Billy 2.0 now. It's like *before,* I was an eagle.

      [shakes his head]

      Billy: Now I've just blossomed into, uhm... *a bigger eagle.*

      Katie: That doesn't even make sense.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Smallville: Siren (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I Got Love
      Written by Owen Thomas and Lily-May Young

      Performed by Lily May

      Published by Owen T Music Publishing (ASCAP)/Lily Y Music Publishing (BMI)

      Courtesy of TY Songs

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2008 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Norwegian
    • Also known as
      • Kieu nu quay cong so
    • Filming locations
      • Minden, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Papa Joe Films
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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,422
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,322
      • Dec 23, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,627,909
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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