Feb 11 2008 05:47 PM ET

Snap judgment: Carrie Underwood's 'All American Girl' video

You’ve got to admire Carrie Underwood’s restraint: The season-four American Idol champ and multi-platinum country star could’ve called her latest single "American Girl Doll" instead of "All American Girl." And the accompanying video could’ve been nothing more than a launching pad for a line of mid-priced toys that would’ve waged unholy war against the Barbies and Bratz of the world, turning America’s toy-store aisles into blood- and gore-soaked battlefields, the likes of which we haven’t seen since 300 hit theaters last year.

Then again, maybe that is the plan. I count no fewer than 29 different Underwoods — Veterinary Carrie! Newscaster Carrie! President Carrie! — in this slightly low-budget but extremely cute clip for a song that sounds like another guaranteed chart-topper. There is, after all, a Soldier Carrie included in the set, and we all know what "Before He Cheats" Carrie is capable of.

Oh, Barbie, it is so on.

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  • Molly

    The song isn’t bad, but that is the worst music video I’ve ever seen. It looks like a high school goof-off project with horrible wigs and green screens.

  • Kristen

    It’s obvious most of the budget went to all the wigs she wore-lol. I did like the nod to “Before He Cheats” though.

  • peaches

    Sure it was only made for $500 and most of that was spent at Hollywood Costume and Toy but it’s kind of cute and the song isn’t half bad.

  • Johnny

    It’s one of the few videos where she looks like she’s actually having fun and letting loose.

  • Becca

    It’s obvious they were going for a cheap and corny look. I think it’s cute and it makes me like the song more, which should be the aim of any music video, so I think this one’s a success.

  • Amber

    Not my favorite video, but Carrie always looks gorgeous and I like the song.

  • jaime

    It was about time she had a fun let loose video. . .her videos are always serious and to the point!!! I thought it was cute. . .and cool to see her with all types of hair!!!!

  • dish

    I think that’s exactly it. yeah the video is kinda cheap looking, but it’s fun and cute and she looks like she’s having a good time doing it. she looks like she’s actually enjoying singing rather than just focusing in on belting out the big one. plus, she looks smokin…and the song is pretty catchy too

  • Penelope

    I think it’s a GREAT depiction of “The All American Girl”. Good for you Carrie for having a positive video. I thought she was cool with all her wigs!! You go girl…

  • RTA

    Good to see she has her head screwed on right and can have fun with her career like this. She obviously doesn’t take herself too seriously and, in this day and age of Spears, Winehouse and Lohan, it’s very refreshing to see a girl who just stands tall on her talent.

  • Anonymous

    love it, love it, love it! best yet in my book! and from the first time i listened to her cd, aag was one of my favorites!

  • ORKMommy

    She’s such a goof ball!! That’s what I love about that “All American Girl”!

  • Rob Grizzly

    I saw this for the first time 2 days ago, and I was thinking the exact same things. I like this Snap Judgement.

  • Betty Dannelly

    I love it. This is good, cute & funny. I’ve always loved her & her music & have her CDs. Keep up the great job Carrie of staying the ALL AMERICAN GIRL

  • mozz

    who needs a big budget when you have that million dollar voice and that trillion dollar smile. Love the song. Ituning it right NOW!

  • carola

    love the song, love the video

  • justin Castillo

    To: Michael Slezak. With Hollywood week allowing instruments, care to look back at the best and worst moments ever during that time from the past 6 years?

  • desiree

    love carrie and this video! she’s looking so much more comfortable in her “performing skin” and this video shows it! so much fun…great video ;)

  • beck

    love the video…keep up the good work Carrie.. you’re a role model!

  • wade

    This video is so funny to watch.And the song is catchy.Great Job !!

  • funnygirl

    Too bad I like a little more depth in my artists than a plastic Barbie doll. Horrible video. If you are curious where she got the unoriginal idea, check out Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me.” Oh, it’s so on…and I pick Faith.

  • love

    i love this video she look like she having alot of fun making this video keep up the good singing carrie

  • joey

    great job on the song and the video. Keep the good work Carrie.I have bothhs CDs.

  • joey

    great job on the song and the video. Keep the good work Carrie.I have bothhs CDs.

  • Maria

    I just love carrie, she is my all the favorite idol in all the seasons.

  • mikayla

    i love carrie she is so versatile with her voice ranges and style of music and she shows real personality she just looks like she is having fun with it and so happy and i think that all her fans love whatever she does!! i don’t think that carrie is copying faith and even if she was she wouldn’t be the first artist to do so…many artist inspire each other …carrie is awesome and i love that she is comfortable in her own skin…even makes her look more beautifull…such a good little country girl you go carrie =)

  • taya

    i love tis showwwwwwwwwwwww o miygashhh.

  • taya

    i love tis showwwwwwwwwwwww o miygashhh.

  • Norma 7

    I think the video is refreshing and cute! And I love Carrie! She deserves all the honors she receives.

  • Norma 7

    I think the video is refreshing and cute! And I love Carrie! She deserves all the honors she receives.

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