Title: Pretty Woman
Year: 1990
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Jason Alexander, Ralph Bellamy, Alex Hyde-White
Description: A Cinderella story for the 1990s, but with a sharper wit and a more nuanced exploration of class and desire than its fairy-tale predecessor. Garry Marshall's 'Pretty Woman' transcends its rom-com tropes through Julia Roberts' incandescent performance; her Vivian Ward isn't just a damsel, but a survivor carving her own path. The film's enduring appeal lies not just in the undeniable chemistry between Roberts and Richard Gere, but in its surprisingly poignant examination of vulnerability and the transformative power of connection. It's a feel-good movie with a heart, reminding us that sometimes, love's greatest magic lies in its unexpected arrival and its capacity to reshape our lives.