Published 12:54 IST, September 3rd 2020
Where was Sweet Home Alabama filmed? Know the US locations showcased in the rom-com
Are you wondering, “Where was Sweet Home Alabama filmed”? Here is an insight into the Sweet Home Alabama filming locations.See list here
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The 2002 rom-com Sweet Home Alabama features the story of a woman who wishes to return to her home in Alabama. The woman plans to announce her engagement and also plans to divorce her estranged husband. While Reese Witherspoon was critically acclaimed for her role, the film was also appreciated for its beautiful locations. Are you wondering, “Where was Sweet Home Alabama filmed”? Here is an insight into the Sweet Home Alabama filming locations:
Sweet Home Alabama Shooting Locations:
Sweet Home Alabama was mainly filmed in Georgia. However, some scenes were also shot in New York.
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Crawfordville:
Crawfordville is a city in Georgia, USA. Sweet Home Alabama showcases Crawfordville as Melanie's hometown. According to georgia.org some streets and stores of this city were showcased in the film. It is interesting to note that Crawfordville was declared as a city in 1906. Further, this place was named after the U.S. Secretary of War, William H. Crawford. He was also the Secretary of the Treasury.
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Fayette County:
Fayette County is located in the north-central part of Georgia. Jake's glassblowing shop was filmed at Fayette County, according to a report by georgia.org. It showcased a real-life mill named the Starr's Mill.
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Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum:
This place housed the Berry college founder, Martha Berry. In Sweet Home Alabama, the protagonist is set to have her wedding at the Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum. According to exploregeorgia.org, the place also houses display gardens. One can find artefacts of the Berry family inside the Martha Berry Museum. Further, the museum also houses paintings of notable Americans.
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Georgia International Horse Park:
The Georgia International Horse Park features a re-enactment of the Civil War, showcased by Melanie's father. This places also houses a beach, a walking trail as well as a pool. According to thisismysouth.com, the Georgia International Horse Park was also an Olympic Games site.
Sweet Home Alabama Review:
The rom-com Sweet Home Alabama received mixed reviews. Metacritic gave the film a score of 45/100. On the other hand, the famous critic Roger Ebert gave the film three out of four stars. He felt that Reese Witherspoon’s character in the film was lovable.
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12:55 IST, September 3rd 2020