15 Reasons Why Erin Brockovich Is The Badass Lawyer You Hate To Love

Erin Brockovich has a blunt and provocative personality that may get under your skin; however, she is passionate about justice being rightfully served to those who deserve it.

1. She won't take your shit.

Erin Brockovich is known for her blunt and sometimes rude personality. Don't expect her to sugarcoat anything.

2. She really, really won't take your shit.

As Rolling stones film critic, A.O. Scott would say, "at any moment she may collapse into a heap of ridiculousness". So please don't piss her off.

3. She doesn't filter anything that comes out of her mouth.

Even if she is in a court room, on the witness stand, injured, and trying to win her court case, she will still say what she wants, when she wants.

4. She lets her emotions get the better of her.

She doesn't care who she is talking to, she will always speak her mind.

5. Being nice to her doesn't even work.

Erin is always has her guard up through out the movie. She's had to deal with people who do not respect her due to her personality and appearance

6. She doesn't dress like your typical lawyer.

Film critic, Roger Ebert, says "The wardrobe decisions position the character somewhere between a caricature and a distraction".

7. She doesn't are what people think about her wardrobe choices.

Erin's a very strong individual. If you tell her how to live her life... you'll get a taste of her sassy personality.

8. She can always get the information needed for a case

...by using her body. Author Kerry Fine says using the body as an object can undermine her heroic qualities. Brockovich doesn't seem to care about that.

9. And she knows just the way to collect the information.

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Erin Brockovich uses her "sexiness" as an advantage. Author, Jen Suller, says sexiness is a way to "symbolize empowerment".

10. Her attitude towards men isn't the friendliest.

Erin is a very independent person and does not represent a "settled life". She challenges traditional womanhood traits by being a single mother of three who steers away from men who come into her life.

11. She doesn't even have a law degree.

Erin Brockovich is the most under qualified lawyer, but she used common sense and her morals to win the lawsuit against PG&E.

12. She really does take her work personal.

Erin's personality and appearance make her easy to judge, but she pours her heart and soul into her work for the people of Hinkley.

13. She is the most passionate lawyer you could have.

What separates Erin Brockovich from the other lawyers is her compassion for the citizens of Hinkley. She isn't in this case for the money; she truly wants to help these people. Her moral compass is what makes up for her lost qualities as an official heroine.

14. She is willing to listen to what you say.

Erin Brockovich goes above and beyond for the people of Hinkley because she feels for them. Authors Michael McCann and William Haltom said she, "has moral outrage and courage" while the other lawyers lack the human touch.

15. At the end of the day, you know you love her.

She can come off rude and inconsiderate, but she her actions speak louder than her words and appearance.