PWNYCNY Watched this movie again, for maybe the tenth time since it was first released in 1990, and it is still as fresh as ever. An angry business man who uses his money to destroy businesses, and the in the process hurt people, meets a street hooker, a real slut, and they fall in love. Alone, both are struggling to survive; together they form a bond that nothing can break. On the surface the story seems farfetched, even contrived. A rich guy hooking up with a slutty whore - no way. However, this why this movie is so great. The story is not only believable, but appealing. Despite the huge difference in their social statuses - Edward is loaded with money and spends it, while Vivian is struggling just to pay the rent - both characters have one thing in common - intelligence. In each one's respective circles, they are surrounded by people who are not only vile but stupid. The movie captures how Edward and Vivian immediately connect. It is the key scene in the movie and shapes the entire story. Botch that scene and the whole story collapses. The cast brings this story to life. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts deliver the best performances of their careers. Gere is somber and tense and Roberts is sassy yet a little menacing. Their chemistry is impossible to miss. They become the characters they are playing. The movie depicts the story in a straightforward manner. The movie shows how Edward and Vivian evolve, in the process bringing out aspects of themselves that were lying suppressed. Alone, they were fighting the world; together, the world is theirs. Tremendous story about the power of love.

maggieq-03708 Yes, this movie may have some flawed characteristics and moral standings, but what can I say, I just love it! I can't seem to wipe the smile off my face whenever I watch this gem. It's highly unrealistic but the irresistible charm of it is so hard to deny. The acting is amazing and the chemistry, off the charts. Pretty Woman holds a special place in my heart and it always will; it's everything and more. Don't read too much into the movie, just enjoy it for what it is!

R. Nathan Hund "No matter what they say, it's all about money." That's the take home lesson from the movie. Romance? Epiphany? Falling in love? No, money. 1990, the beginning of the "Greed is Good" era. Reading the user reviews is really depressing. We're that far gone that people can see this as a Cinderella story. Having to work as a prostitute? Being paid to pretend to date someone? That's a love story? It is if you're a banal materialist. She got lotsa bling and things in the end. Happily ever after. What more is there to life anyway.Nauseating. Thoroughly nauseating. The movie and the glowing reviews by the soulless lucre mongers stumbling through life.

Parker Lewis I'd like to think Pretty Movie launched Jason Alexander's career, but at the very least it rebooted Richard Gere as a Hollywood megastar, and introduced us to Eric Robert's sister Julia. Anyway, Jason will forever be associated with Seinfeld, which came on the heels of Jason's star turn as the sycophantic corporate lawyer who tried to do awful things to Julia Robert's character.Anyway, it's time for a sequel, where Jason's character evolves into a high profile alt-right leader, bitter about events almost three decades earlier, playing a prominent role in the 2016 presidential election and beyond.