Pretty Woman

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Pretty Woman

R

1990

1h 54m

Romance

Comedy

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A prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall for one another, forming an unlikely pair; while on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward, who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, on a lark; after Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

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Critics Consensus

Pretty Woman may be a yuppie fantasy, but the film's slick comedy, soundtrack, and casting can overcome misgivings.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

11/17/2023

This is a textbook example of how perfect casting can elevate a film beyond the limitations of its premise and plot.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

12/07/2022

The intelligence and wit of this glass-slipper heart-of-gold fantasy are shocking too, but hell hath no part of the surprise.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

02/05/2019

[T]here's nothing light about this movie's comic touch.

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Mar 23

Earns its classic status with its mature take on an unlikely fairy tale spawning from less-desirable origins.

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

05/09/2023

0.5/4

The impersonal direction is Garry Marshall's, whose work here amounts to a glistening mixture of sleaze and misogynist clichés.

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Zita Short

InSession Film

02/07/2023

It fits into the romance genre but it has some disgusting ideas to impart about what you can get out of a relationship and how men and women view each other. It’s misogynistic in its treatment of female characters who are not Ward...

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Yoosik Ethan O

5d

Finally saw this recently on Disney+. Not bad, a nice quiet journey of these two growing to know each other. Great chemistry with Gere and Roberts, who really steals the show. Not really a plot here, but it’s not the kind that needs one I guess. Pretty good, but Roberts’ best romantic comedy is by far Notting Hill.

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Thom H

@ThomH Dec 14

The intelligence and wit of this glass-slipper heart-of-gold fantasy are shocking too, but hell hath no part of the surprise.

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Christian M

Dec 4

'Pretty Woman' surprised me far more than expected. Despite my initial prejudices, it turned out to be a much stronger film. Richard Gere delivers a natural, elegant performance, while Julia Roberts brings energy and vulnerability to a predictable yet heartfelt character. The story is easy to foresee, but the script is precise and raises subtle moral questions. It contains absurd and illogical moments, yet they oddly work in its favor. The cinematography is simple, serving the characters’ journey, and the direction supports the narrative effectively. Memorable music and agile editing keep the film engaging. Blending romance and light comedy without melodrama, it focuses on a woman finding her place. I assumed it had nothing to offer, but watching it on my father’s recommendation made me realize how wrong I was.

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Anderson A

@Anderson47474 Nov 23

Filme clichêzasso, uma prostituta, um cara rico conhece ela, eles se apaixonam, tem umas briguinhas durante o pouco tem que tão juntos e no final eles dão certo, a trilha sonora é boa mas tirando isso nada de absurdo no filme, filme sem empolgação nenhuma. Nota 6.5

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Spencer P

@s_plewe Nov 11

With Julia Roberts and Richard Gere bonding like glue, Pretty Woman is a contemporary fairy tale that has plenty to say about public perceptions of prostitutes, as well as being kind across class distinctions.

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Anthony Q

@acquagliato Nov 10

Schmaltzy and predictable, but charming and full of heart thanks to Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.

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Synopsis

A prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall for one another, forming an unlikely pair; while on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward, who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, on a lark; after Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

Director: Garry Marshall
Producer: Nancy Gross, Steven Reuther, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter: J.F. Lawton
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $178.4M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Surround

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