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Pretty Woman may be a yuppie fantasy, but the film's slick comedy, soundtrack, and casting can overcome misgivings.
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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 02/05/2019 [T]here's nothing light about this movie's comic touch. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Mar 23 Pretty Woman endures not just as a romantic comedy, but as a snapshot of Hollywood at its glossy, larger-than-life best. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Feb 16 It's presented as a romantic comedy that boasts undeniable chemistry between Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, but overall, I find it somewhat boring and superficial in its modern fairy tale. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast 03/23/2025 Earns its classic status with its mature take on an unlikely fairy tale spawning from less-desirable origins. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
maddy K @RT09525958 6h this movie has always spoken to me, im not entirely sure why. but i feel like from the beginning Edward cared for Vivian but also used her in a sense. I did appreciate the fact that he stood up to us life long friend for her. But I wish we could have gotten more in the ending. I always find myself rewatching though 🎬 See more El S @RT43856032 13h Cute but also objectifying and insulting in some aspects. Realistically the wealthy dude would’ve just used the woman and that be that, this movie just romanticized prostitution and men’s creepy fantasies of it. Do I like the movie? Yes, is it still slightly weird and unrealistic? Absolutely yes. See more mark C @markca 1d '90s romcom movie with a simple plot but an incredible julia roberts See more Spencer D @spdouglas25 1d For a romantic comedy it is good and entertaining See more mallory N @RT90235124 Jun 22 This is my absolute favorite movie of all time! The chemistry is insane. They are the perfect pair. Julia Roberts is so beautiful and has a way of making you fall in love with her in this movie. She is a little lost and trying to find her way, she doesn't know how to be rich or fancy, but she slowly learns how as the rich guy needs a date for the week. He is patient with her as she learns how to be fancy and proper. Then, as we all do, he falls for her, but she wants to live out her fantasy, not just be second in his life to his job... See more Carli B. @carliburchett May 19 love. love love love Richard gere, love love love Julia roberts, just love. See more Read all reviews
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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