VHS : Pretty Woman [1990]

Rating: - Pretty ambiguous
I've always had mixed feelings about this film. On the one hand it's a frothy romance that gets great performances out of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, as well as the excellent supporting cast; it's a feel-good rom-com, playing out the fantasy of making good, love conquering all and changing lives for the better.

But on the other hand when you look at it, it's really morally dubious. The overall message seems to be "You might be a prostitute down on the strip, but all you need is a rich guy and all will be well". The section at the end when Kit de Luca (Vivian's friend) comes by the hotel, to demonstrate how she has grown while Kit has stayed the same, is downright offensive. The idea that life-chances depend upon dreams and fantasy rather than opportunities is typically American - the romantic equivalent of "the American dream".

All the same, the chemistry between Gere and Roberts is excellent, there's a real spark to them, and the development of their relationship (starting with discarding the blonde wig - prostitutes used to wear them apparently, hence why blondes have more fun) througb to the ridiculous cheesy ending is fun to watch.

Don't get this if you enjoy a cerebral film, or if you pick flaws with things. But if you like fun rom-coms, well this is right up there.

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Rating: - Marshell at his best!
Loved it! Much better than all those Cinderella remakes. (A Cinderella story, etc)

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Rating: - Pretty Woman
Pretty woman is an amazing film! I love it, its funny, witty, and shows a lot of morals, Richard Gere is simply amazing in this film. It is a must see, and I can watch this film over and over agian, though the end disappointed me slightly, it was overly cheesy and not very special.

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Rating: - Young and Fresh
I love this film. Julia Roberts before she got her head blown to the size of Brazil!
In more recent films she comes across as arrogant and loving herself - but this is great. She seems so fresh - and you actually get to see some acting skills displayed, rather than just a film making a million out of her smile! If you like her - go see it, if you don't like her - definately go see it.
Richard Gere is fantastic and the chemistry between them is great - his 'steadyness' with her energy and...... youth i guess!
And the title track is a brilliant song too.
If you haven't already seen it - you jus gotta!

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Rating: - Roberts and Gere First Feel Good
Prepare to wipe your eyes. This tearjerker film is a Cinderella story in disguise. A young Julia Roberts stars as an American streetwalker who gets picked up and paid to be millionaire Richard Gere's date. Despite this arrangement, they fall in love. But in the meantime, you will love the adorable Julia Roberts in this early film.