One of the great classics of romantic cinema from the end of the last century, boasts that its labels were well earned. His most precious resource is performances. Julia Roberts stands out as the crown jewel in a script that's good looking, albeit with a couple of weak internal gears. During the second act, the conflict takes time to arrive and when it does it is something forced and without much sense. Luckily the charm of Roberts and the gallantry of Richard Gere come to the fore to cover those small holes that saved an elegant ship from shipwreck. The rest of the technical aspects are correct, without highlighting much. Overall, it's an entertaining film, with plenty of audience-pleasing elements, and it doesn't disappoint in standing up as a good Valentine's Day option. Recommended for lovers of celluloid and utopian romances.

Sophisticated, wealthy and classy Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) wants an arm candy since his love for his work makes him suffer in the love department. Desperate enough he hires a hooker, Vivian Ward (Julia Robert’s) who is totally crass & lacks style & class. A love story entails between the two and the handling is romantic and comical, seldom emotional. A soundtrack we love, great chemistry and a lighthearted romantic comedy, what more does one want ..

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.