You KNOW You Can't Deny The Power Of Roberts and Gere....

Rating: Null/10 (29 May 2005)

Man, my mommy and I get together for our monthly viewings of Pretty Woman and Top Gun, her favorite films of all time, and every single time, I take pleasure out of spending time with my mom and watching these two movies. Pretty Woman is a charming, witty, dream like movie that no matter what you say or think, will end up brightening your day because of its lovable characters and outrageous story.
Yes, you all know the story now, mongrel Edward Lewis picks up free spirited Vivian to be his "escourt" for a week and during that week, they mesh and fall in love. No matter how many times I watch this movie, I always enjoy myself, thanks to Julia Robert's beautiful smile and cute little quirks at trying to make herself fit in Edward's world. It's the most evident at the dinner scene where Edward calmly states he is going to buy a company and sell it bit by bit. All the while Vivian is just sitting there with her lack of any etiquette, making the audience fall in love with her even more.
Gere and Roberts have such chemistry and presence on screen, they just click from the get go, and look like two people having a great time at work. Gere has never looked more handsome, and I love how Edward changes his views on his business life after one week of time with Vivian. And I love how Vivian slowly lets Edward into her life, her feelings, and who she is as a person. I'm so glad Roberts was nominated for an Oscar for this role. It is what cemented her on Hollywood's A list.
Yes, Pretty Woman has an outrageous story, and in real life can probably happen once in a blue moon. But hey! That's what those famous lines that bookend the movie are for: "Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream?" Pretty Woman will have a special place in my heart always, me sitting on the couch with mommy, having a great time at the movies.