Friday, January 15, 2021

Pretty Woman (1990)

A famous romantic comedy though not without the odd bit of cringe. Rich businessman Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) is in LA to conduct some big business deals, he hires a down on her luck but playful prostitute Vivian (Julia Roberts) for the night. Afterwards he decides to hire her for a week to accompany him for a few dinners and engagements.

Naturally there are a few mishaps along the way and a trip to the opera. Vivian begins to fall in love with Edward and vice versa. He starts to reassess his way of doing business, not as cut-throat as before. However, she rebuffs his offer of becoming his mistress, she wants more, a fairy tale. It is almost too late when Edward realises he wants to give her it...

It can be a bit cheesy at times but Gere and Roberts play their roles well with plenty of chemistry. Don't expect a gritty examination of the tough reality of working the streets, expect a bit of light humour and frolics along the way.