Blonde Ambition (2007)

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 (screenplay), Matthew Flanagan (screenplay)

Stars:

Jessica Simpson, Luke Wilson, Rachael Leigh Cook

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Simpson	...	Katie
Luke Wilson	...	Ben
Rachael Leigh Cook	...	Haley
Penelope Ann Miller	...	Debra
Andy Dick	...	Freddy
Drew Fuller	...	Billy
Larry Miller	...	Richard Connelly
Willie Nelson	...	Pap Paw
Piper Mackenzie Harris	...	Amber Perry (as Piper Harris)
Ritchie Montgomery	...	Mr. Carruthers
Niki Spiridakos	...	Nikolina (as Nikki Spiridakos)
Karen Y. McClain	...	Betty (as Karen McClain)
Bill Jenkins	...	Mr. Perry
Paul Vogt	...	Floyd
Drew Waters	...	Stripper Cop #1

Storyline

A young professional woman (Simpson) unwittingly becomes the pawn of two business executives in their bid to oust the head of a mega-conglomerate.

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Plot Keywords:

2000s | business | female protagonist | confidence | career | 

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Taglines:

Small-town girl. Big-time dreams.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual material

Did You Know?

Trivia

The idea of the film can remember the story of Legally Blonde (2001), because Kathie is a nice woman who becomes brilliant, while in legally blonde, Elle Woods is also a nice woman who becomes a brilliant lawyer. Furthermore, Luke Wilson, had acted the lover for main character in Legally Blonde (2001).

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Goofs

When Ben delivers mail in C&C the second time, he throws a white seemingly non-branded envelope, but the recipient catches a DHL yellow envelope.

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Connections

References Big Momma's House (2000)

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Soundtracks

Baby Got Back
Written by Sir Mix A Lot (as Anthony L. Ray)
Published by Universal - Songs of Polygram Int., Inc. on behalf of itself and MIX-A-LOT Publ. (BMI)

User Reviews

Not ambitious at all, very predictable, but with the nice cast, fans of light romance should enjoy it!

Katie (Jessica Simpson) lives in Oklahoma with her "Pap Paw" (Willie Nelson), who runs a general store. She is engaged to a real looker, Billy (Drew Fuller) who is leaving the plains for New York City, with the intent to become a top model. Katie is forlorn about his departure and soon makes plans to travel to Manhattan herself, for a surprise visit. However, Billy the Cad has a woman in his bedroom when Katie comes knocking. Tearfully, Katie gives him back the ring and heads to the apartment of another Oklahoma transplant, Haley (Rachael Leigh Cook). Haley is an aspiring actress and offers welcome and comfort to Katie. But, when she has an audition, she asks Katie to fill in for her at her day job as a bicycle courier. In short order, Katie not only meets a nice mail clerk, Ben (Luke Wilson) but also a nefarious company vice president, Debra (Penelope Ann Miller) and her loathsome assistant, Freddy (Andy Dick). Perceiving Katie as a "dim bulb", they soon have her placed as the secretary for the company president (Larry Miller), where they hope to manipulate her into embarrassing the prez in front of the board of directors, resulting in his ouster and Debra's elevation. Can such a scheme work and is Katie really just another dumb bunny? This is a very predictable offering to fans of light romance but it has its moments and most of the cast is really terrific. Simpson herself is rather nondescript but pleasant but not so for the other thespians. Wilson is engaging as ever, Penelope Ann Miller makes a fine screen witch, and Dick has some really funny scenes. Larry Miller, Nelson and Cook also add much to the film's enjoyment. As for Fuller, all one can say is "wow!" He is very handsome and should have a bright future ahead of him, as an actor or a model. While there is nothing spectacular about the costumes, sets, or photography, they are definitely up to par, but the formulaic script and direction alternates between humor and tediousness. In short, if you are not an admirer of the romcom genre, you would probably be well advised to skip this one altogether. But, for those who adore tales of love and laughs, this will fill a need when entertainment choices are lacking.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Norwegian

Release Date:

10 January 2008 (Russia)

Also Known As:

Rubia y explosiva

Filming Locations:

Minden, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,322, 23 December 2007

Gross USA:

$6,422

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,627,909

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Papa Joe Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1