well-rounded, simple and entertaining.

Rating: 7/10 (12 November 2005)

"Pretty Woman" is an interesting fairy-tale-romance film. Although some elements seem just too unlikely, the film manages to capture the viewer and entertains greatly. Whilst the film has no real substance-not really any message- it never fails to achieve its purpose, and that is to entertain. Julia Roberts gives a decent performance as the innocent hooker who by luck transforms into an elegant woman. Perhaps the film shows that even the most sharp of thorns, a prostitute, can indeed change for the better. Unfortunately, as with most "rom-coms", the film is riddled with clichés, but always a certain uniqueness is present. Most elements are perfectly sound, acting and directing challenges are well met, however the film never excels in any particular way, which perhaps has led to its' success- a well-rounded simple film that almost any person can watch, and, however mildly, enjoy.