The premise is absurd, but the movie's irresistible

Rating: 8/10 (15 July 2016)

Let's face it, the subject matter in "Pretty Woman" is iffy, and it makes for an unlikely fairy tale (although, between you and me, Disney could use more movies with prostitutes in its catalog). And the movie's charms might not work at all depending on how you approach this.
But I don't think Julia Roberts has ever been more likable than she is here, and that quality runs throughout the cast (except for Jason Alexander, going for maximum douchebag). It's fascinating reading about some of the edits made during production as this could've been a much darker movie. But it came out more than alright.
All of the pieces fall into place nicely here, and with Roberts and Gere, it's no wonder this was such a big hit. Is it reality? Of course not, it's a Garry Marshall romantic comedy. But it is exceedingly enjoyable.
I love this movie.
8/10