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Sweet Home Alabama Returns to Netflix!
6 Feb
Summary
- The 2002 rom-com stars Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas.
- It ranks sixth on Netflix's streaming charts after its addition.
- Reviews are mixed, with some praising its charm and others criticizing its plot.
Netflix has added the popular 2002 romantic comedy "Sweet Home Alabama" to its library, delighting fans ahead of Valentine's Day. The film, which stars Reese Witherspoon as Melanie Smooter and Josh Lucas as Jake Perry, has rapidly ascended to the sixth position on Netflix's streaming charts.
The movie follows Melanie, a New York fashion designer who must return to her Alabama hometown to finalize her divorce from her high school sweetheart, Jake, before she can marry her wealthy New York beau. Its arrival on the platform has generated significant excitement among viewers who missed it.
Fan reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing joy at finding the film on a readily accessible platform. However, critical reception has been divided. While some appreciate its romantic charm and Witherspoon's performance, others criticize the movie for its perceived weak story, flat characters, and reliance on stereotypes, suggesting that only its star power saved it.
