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Pretty Woman

Touchstone Pictures

Silver Screen Partners IV

Regency Enterprises

Arnon Milchan Productions

United States of America

English

Richard Gere

Julia Roberts

Ralph Bellamy

Jason Alexander

Laura San Giacomo

Héctor Elizondo

Alex Hyde-White

Amy Yasbeck

Elinor Donahue

Judith Baldwin

Jason Randal

Bill Applebaum

Tracy Bjork

Gary Greene

Billy Gallo

Abdul Salaam El Razzac

Hank Azaria

Larry Hankin

Julie Paris

Rhonda Hansome

Harvey Keenan

Marty Nadler

Lynda Goodfriend

Reed Anthony

Frank Campanella

Jackie O'Brien

Cheri Caspari

Scott Marshall

Patrick Richwood

Kathleen Marshall

Laurelle Mehus

Don Feldstein

Marvin Braverman

Al Sapienza

Jeff Michalski

James Patrick Stuart

Lloyd T. Williams

R. Darrell Hunter

James Patrick Dunne

Valorie Armstrong

Steve Restivo

Rodney Kageyama

Douglas Stitzel

Larry Miller

Dey Young

Shane Ross

Carol Williard

Minda Burr

Robyn Peterson

Mariann Aalda

RC Everbeck

Michael French

Allan Kent

Stacy Keach, Sr.

Lucinda Crosby

Nancy Locke

Calvin Remsberg

Lloyd Nelson

Norman Large

Tracy Reiner

Tom Nolan

John David Carson

Daniel Bardol

Karin Calabro

Bruce Eckstut

Amzie Strickland

Mychael Bates

Garry Marshall

Rio Hackford

Paul Bradley

Charles Minsky

Randall Rutledge

John Simone

Robert Buckingham

Françoise Ruggieri

Arnon Milchan

Dianne Crittenden

Steven Reuther

James Newton Howard

Albert Brenner

Priscilla Nedd-Friendly

Raja Gosnell

Joni Avery

J.F. Lawton

Rick Avery

Diane Frazen

Marilyn Vance

David M. Haber

Walter von Huene

Garrett Lewis

Gary W. Goldstein

Laura Ziskin

Gary Zink

Anthony 'AJ' Leonardi Jr.

Philip Caplan

Ben Beaird

Carol A. O'Connell

Gary C. Beaird Sr.

Ronald Batzdorff

Mark Woods

Angel Pine

Donald G. Helderle

Ken Scaife

Carlane Passman

Harrison D. Marsh

Michael Kelem

Daniel J. Lester

Rick Young

Lennie Appelquist

Randy Nolen

Antoinette J. Gordon

Tom Connole

Bob Mills

Adell Aldrich

Anthony R. Collier

Thomas R. Bryant

Ellen Segal

Tom F. Thomas

Pat Chapman

Randall L. Johnson

Brad Dechter

David Hoberman

George Herthel

David Hagberg

Katherine Ann Moore

Allen E. Taylor

Roger Joseph Pugliese

Michael Hilkene

Tom Briggs

James E. Webb

Barbara Marshall

Robert Fitzgerald

Ellen H. Schwartz

Ron Lambert

Mike Schwake

Elinor Bardach

Robert Dawson

Jerry Trent

Joseph A. Mayer

Marty Paich

Dori Zuckerman

Craig Conwell

Wendy S. Hallin

Kim Wozniak

Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc

Carl Boles

Mario Iscovich

Maricella Ramirez

Wallace Uchida

Bettiann Fishman

Troy Porter

Frank Del Boccio

Elyse Katz

Chris Jargo

Roy Orbison

Gary Isbell

A street credibility Pygmallion!

Edward Lewis is a very rich man, but money, as everyone knows, does not buy everything, and as yet another failed relationship falls by the wayside, Edward faces up to the prospect of a hectic social week on his own. Enter a meeting with ebullient hooker Vivian Ward, who upon impressing Edward with her happy go lucky values, gets herself hired to be his escort for the week ahead, it's a week that both of them are unlikely to ever forget.

It almost became the in thing to stomp all over the respective work of both Richard Gere (Edward) and Julia Roberts (Vivian), adding fuel to the fire of those with an aversion to both actors is that the crowd pleasing Pretty Woman hails from that dreaded genre known as 1980s Rom-Com. Seemingly many can now not see just what made Pretty Woman so popular back in 1990. Gary Marshall's film was the fourth highest box office taker in 1990, grossing a domestic $178,406,268, and at the same time made the date movie hip again, so basically all you Pretty Woman haters can take both those facts to the bank!

As the opening credits emerge, Peter Cox (lead singer of pop band Go West) starts warbling about "The King Of Wishful Thinking", and never was a more appropriate song used to open such a genre piece before or since, and this is the key issue with Pretty Woman. Yes, the whole structure and plot devices are all fanciful splendour, I mean does anyone seriously think that hookers look and act like Julia Roberts? But really if you are entering this picture expecting anything other than a modern "My Fair Lady" like fairytale then the blinkers need to be well and truly taken off. It's also a point of worth to say that Pretty Woman has something to say outside of the main intention to lift hearts and make one smile, Marshall, aided by his screenwriter J.F. Lawton, tie in smartly the fact that Edward is as much a hustler as Vivian is, only difference being that Edward is incredibly wealthy and has therefore grown in public stature.

Both Roberts and Gere have brilliant chemistry, so it was no surprise to see they would work together again in 1999 on "Runaway Bride", and both actors are helped immeasurably by splendid support from Hector Elizondo as the hotel manager, Barney Thompson. The picture is laced with joyous moments that hark back to the golden days of screwy comedies laced with unlikely romances, and this was something that clearly struck a chord with cinema goers back on the film's original release. Yes it's a touch over sweet at times, and yes the ending is never really in doubt, but if you are prepared to invest some fluffy chilled out time with Pretty Woman then you can see and feel just why it was the big hit it was back at the start of the 90s. 8/10

A street credible Pygmallion?

Edward Lewis is a very rich man, but money, as everyone knows, does not buy everything, and as yet another failed relationship falls by the wayside, Edward faces up to the prospect of a hectic social week on his own. Enter a meeting with ebullient hooker Vivian Ward, who upon impressing Edward with her happy go lucky values, gets herself hired to be his escort for the week ahead, it's a week that both of them are unlikely to ever forget.

It almost became the in thing to stomp all over the respective work of both Richard Gere (Edward) and Julia Roberts (Vivian), adding fuel to the fire of those with an aversion to both actors is that the crowd pleasing Pretty Woman hails from that dreaded genre known as 1980s Rom-Com. Seemingly many can now not see just what made Pretty Woman so popular back in 1990. Gary Marshall's film was the fourth highest box office taker in 1990, grossing a domestic $178,406,268, and at the same time made the date movie hip again, so basically all you Pretty Woman haters can take both those facts to the bank!

As the opening credits emerge, Peter Cox (lead singer of pop band Go West) starts warbling about "The King Of Wishful Thinking", and never was a more appropriate song used to open such a genre piece before or since, and this is the key issue with Pretty Woman. Yes, the whole structure and plot devices are all fanciful splendour, I mean does anyone seriously think that hookers look and act like Julia Roberts? But really if you are entering this picture expecting anything other than a modern "My Fair Lady" like fairytale then the blinkers need to be well and truly taken off. It's also a point of worth to say that Pretty Woman has something to say outside of the main intention to lift hearts and make one smile, Marshall, aided by his screenwriter J.F. Lawton, tie in smartly the fact that Edward is as much a hustler as Vivian is, only difference being that Edward is incredibly wealthy and has therefore grown in public stature.

Both Roberts and Gere have brilliant chemistry, so it was no surprise to see they would work together again in 1999 on "Runaway Bride", and both actors are helped immeasurably by splendid support from Hector Elizondo as the hotel manager, Barney Thompson. The picture is laced with joyous moments that hark back to the golden days of screwy comedies laced with unlikely romances, and this was something that clearly struck a chord with cinema goers back on the film's original release. Yes it's a touch over sweet at times, and yes the ending is never really in doubt, but if you are prepared to invest some fluffy chilled out time with Pretty Woman then you can see and feel just why it was the big hit it was back at the start of the 90s. 8/10

"You and I are such similar creatures, Vivian. We both screw people for money."

Richard Gere has always played a rich snob really well but I can't help shake the feeling that Julia Roberts was shockingly miscast in this role. She does well but the role just doesn't fit. Oh well, can't win them all.

The Movie Mob

**Excellent performance and an experienced director create a romantic comedy classic full of charm and authenticity.**

No wonder it’s a classic! Julia Roberts and Richard Gere masterfully portray their characters full of nuance, sincerity, and emotional pain. Pretty Woman has a plot told many times over. Yet, with the experience of director Garry Marshall and these performances, the story feels genuine and endearing in ways unmatched by many other interpretations. I don’t consider myself a huge fan of rom-coms, but this movie was just lovely. The supporting cast of the hotel staff provides another level of charm and compassion that elevate the film further. Pretty Woman sweeps the audience up as they invest in the characters and their growth and challenges. It set the bar for rom-com very high.

There is a LOT of hate here because it doesn't portray prostitution realistically. And there is a LOT of hate here because it is demeaning to women and politics and politics and politics and...snore.

It's a movie!!!!! It's job is NOT to depict reality, it's job is to entertain!!! In many cases movies are supposed to depict the opposite of reality so you can escape it!!!!

Hate it if you want, the fact is, the film is fun and entertaining.

If you want a gritty drama about prostitution, there are movies out there about that too. Watch Taxi Driver.

I didn't want to see a gritty drama about prostitution when I sat down to watch Pretty Woman...I wanted to see a fun movie that would entertain me. Nor did I expect to see a gritty drama when I sat down to watch this.

In fact, I kind of feel the people that are complaining about the unrealistic depiction of prostitution had an insanely unrealistic expectation of the movie. You can't really make a gritty drama that accurate depicts prostitution...and still have a romantic comedy can you? They aren't compatible are they? Why are people complaining about that? It's like they wanted a completely different movie.

it advertises itself as a romantic comedy, it delivers as a romantic comedy...why did people want it to be something it never even tried to pretend it was?

I don't get it, the film was entertaining, watch it for what it advertises itself to be.

CinemaSerf

"Lewis" (Richard Gere) is a ruthless merger merchant who loves nothing better than a lucrative deal that will line his pockets regardless of the impact on anyone else. He arrives in town and has a one-night stand with call girl "Vivian" (Julia Roberts). He likes her, she likes him - so he decides that she can stay on. Maybe help him out with a few formally social occasions where she can smile and stay schtum? To that end, he gives her a credit card so she can go shop to look the part, and that's when we discover that this girl is no pushover. Despite his rigidity, "Lewis" starts to realise that he's beginning to fall for her, despite her unsavoury provenance but what happens next? The story is simply constructed and fairly predictable, but there is loads of chemistry on display between a more relaxed and natural looking Gere and an on-form Roberts. Hector Elizondo also chips in well as the hotel manager who also begins to fall for her charms and who can ever forget the saleswoman (Dey Young) who judges a book by it's cover and loses out on some mega-commission. The writing is sparing, but funny and observational of a society that judges relentlessly without ever really taking any time to get to know the people it is harshest to. Roberts offers us a cheekily endearing and spirited character that just belongs in that stretched limousine. Good fun.

Pretty average movie. The dialog is maybe a bit ahead of its' time, in terms of toxicity and progressivism, but that's a few lines.
Feels really sappy and cardboard. The cast has great charisma, but they can't help playing cardboard in such a simple play. I'm not sure how exactly modern fairytales are made good, but most I've seen are better than this.

6/10

"Pretty Woman" is a splendid film which possesses a surprisingly hard and sobering edge beneath the frothy comedy veneer when it needs to and this is illustrated when Stuckey attempts to make good on the idea of calling upon Vivian's services and this almost results in her being raped. However, aside from the film being embroidered with such disturbing threads of darkness as these stemming from Vivian's dangerous and unseemly world the romantic and comedic elements do come together extremely well even if the romance between Edward and Vivian - which is nicely developed and built upon in the beginning - does begin to run out of significent places to go after it becomes perfectly clear that what we have here are two people destined to be together no matter what their backrounds are.

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