Pretty Woman [DVD] [2001]

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James Newton Howard's run-of-the-mill score enjoys decent dynamic range, but never swells enough to really test the parameters. In one, Vivian tells Edward, "I could just pop ya good and be on my way", indicating her lack of interest in " pillow talk". Beyond their chance encounter, he also makes this decision because she surprises him about how unhookerish she is in certain respects. Theirs is a complicated romance, and even though the problems are resolved rather neatly, the meat of the story sustains the film. Jason Alexander, who had also recently been cast for his role as the bumbling George Costanza in Seinfeld, was cast as Philip Stuckey.

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This Special Edition will seduce you with all the comedy, charm and passion you remember about this classic–plus more! Valeria Golino was in consideration, but was not selected because of her thick Italian accent, [21] and Jennifer Jason Leigh had auditioned. All that said, this Blu-ray edition of 'Pretty Woman' looks better than any previous video incarnation, and is definitely worth an upgrade for fans. This rejection prompts Edward to re-evaluate his life, and while being driven to the airport, he asks the chauffeur to detour to Vivian's apartment building. As formulaic and push-button-y as it is, it still houses some truly enjoyable movie-star chemistry, just enough laughs to keep me happy, and a cuddly-sweet happy ending that fits perfectly with the puddle-deep yet likable presentation.Sure, Gere's character also evolves during the course of the movie, but from the get-go it's really Roberts' show. Recorded at a swingin' bash in October of '89, the footage consists of Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, and Garry Marshall performing "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" before an appreciative crowd (of 30 employees). Producer Laura Ziskin considered these elements detrimental to a sympathetic portrayal of Vivian, and they were removed or assigned to Kit. Grass is lushly green as well, and when Vivian and her roommate Kit meet by the hotel pool, the clarity and richness of the close-ups are lovely. The shooting was a generally pleasant, easy-going experience, as the budget was broad and the shooting schedule was not tight.

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He gets lost and stops along Hollywood Boulevard for directions from hooker Vivenne Ward (Julia Roberts). This 15th Anniversary celebration of Pretty Woman is even more irresistible than ever with all-new, never-before-seen special features you’ll love at first sight. As Barney and his associates are able to transform Vivian into a Cinderella, the questions become whether Vivian can go back to her Hollywood Boulevard life and whether she does have her Prince Charming beyond this week in the form of Edward (or anyone else) who truly does see her as Cinderella as opposed to a Hollywood Boulevard streetwalker. The final scene on the tenement fire escape also looks quite good, but can't quite erase from my mind the litany of previous problem issues. Marshall originally envisioned Karen Allen for the role; when she declined, auditions went to many better-known actresses of the time including Molly Ringwald, [15] who turned it down.The film stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and features Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo, and Jason Alexander in supporting roles. Drew Barrymore, Patricia Arquette, Brooke Shields, Uma Thurman, and Kristin Davis auditioned for the role of Vivian. This is really a tale of two transfers – one that's dreary and noisy, and one that's vibrant and bold – and you never really know from one scene to the next what you're gonna get. Blaming her for Edward's changing character and angry at his business decision, he attempts to rape her. It's a chance encounter that turns a weeklong business arrangement into a timeless rags-to-riches romance when Edward hires Vivian to be his date and discovers there’s a lot more to her than meets the eye.

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Vivian, even after her makeover, retains her rough edges, yet feels she's grown enough to warrant respect, and she isn't afraid to ask for it, while Edward struggles to relax the rigid attitudes that have defined him for so long. Sure, a lot of the action is implausible, but that's romantic comedy; what's noteworthy here is that the characters possess more dimension than the usual empty-headed stiffs populating the genre. Edward Lewis, a powerful corporate raider hailing from New York, acquires and dismantles struggling companies, selling their assets for profit.Garry rambles on like everyone's favorite Uncle Louie, roving from on-set memories to production problems to random raving in general. Gleiberman also said it "pretends to be about how love transcends money," but "is really obsessed with status symbols. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 64% based on 76 reviews, with an average rating of 6. While Vivienne chats to David Morse, the grandson of the man involved in Edward's latest deal, Philip is worried she is a spy. Though inspired by such films as Wall Street and The Last Detail, [5] the film bears a resemblance to Pygmalion myths: particularly George Bernard Shaw's play of the same name, which also formed the basis for the Broadway musical My Fair Lady.

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On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". An attraction developes between the two, and Edward finds it harder and harder to let the infectious, kind-hearted Vivian go. However, Vivian is offended by the offer, feeling that Edward is still treating her like a prostitute. A. map and up pop seven individual featurettes, each with voiceover by Marshall, who describes each landmark's relation to the film and relates an anecdote or two about shooting there. Live from the Wrap Party (SD, 4 minutes) – This is primarily a painful performance of the Elvis Costello tune, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, with Gere on the piano, Marshall on drums, and Roberts as vocalist.

It was Walt Disney Studios then-president Jeffrey Katzenberg who insisted the film be re-written as a modern-day fairy tale and love story, as opposed to the original dark drama. Contrast certainly could be pumped up a notch or two, fleshtones vary from scene to scene, blacks never achieve the degree of depth we crave, and shadow detail is often hazy.