Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

2003Movie111 minJapanese

Elderly ladies rise to the challenge of staging a play and struggle to launch a theater company. Based on the actual amateur theater company "Theatrical Company Hono" in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where the presiding officers and performers are composed of elderly women. They have been performing stage plays about issues related to the elderly for a long time.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users88%
Director: Garry MarshallGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman hires a charismatic Hollywood prostitute to be his escort for a week. What begins as a transactional arrangement soon evolves into an unlikely romance as they navigate their vastly different worlds and growing feelings for each other.

Critical Reception

Pretty Woman was a major box office success and became a cultural phenomenon, largely credited with revitalizing the romantic comedy genre. While some critics pointed to its fairy-tale premise and class commentary, the film was widely praised for its charm, humor, and the undeniable chemistry between its leads, particularly Julia Roberts, who became an instant star.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and the magnetic performances of Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.
  • The film's modern Cinderella story and humorous interactions are frequently highlighted as its strengths.
  • Some critics found the plot predictable and the portrayal of class differences simplistic.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's charm, humor, and the heartwarming romance between the main characters. Many viewers found Julia Roberts' performance captivating and the overall story enjoyable and rewatchable.

Awards & Accolades

Julia Roberts was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. The film also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

Julia Roberts' iconic laugh in the movie was not scripted; it was a genuine reaction to something director Garry Marshall said during filming.

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