Contrived Romantic Effort

Rating: 7/10 (29 December 2016)

I agree with the writer who talked about Julia Roberts' role as a prostitute. She has none of the look of one who sells her body for a living. We have the beautiful young actress who is pretty normal, perhaps more normal than your average woman of her age. Along comes handsome Richard Gere. He takes on the task of cleaning her up. He has all the money he needs to do whatever he wants as it regard this young woman. Of course, she is a bit coarse, but she is a little hard to believe. There seems to be no regret or disdain for where she comes from. She also seems to be an independent contractor. Anyway, it is a formulaic love story that we all know will come to a proper conclusion. Roberts is absolutely beautiful. Gere was at the peak of his marquee good looks. This really set Roberts off as a leading lady. It's a fun movie.