 10 Anniversary - Special Edition This special Pretty Woman 10th Anniversary Edition is a director's cut that adds some special touches to an enduring comedy hit. In addition to the original theatrical trailer and a rocking music video of "Wild Women Do" performed by Natalie Cole, the Anniversary Edition offers plenty of behind-the-scenes fun! On-set interviews with Richard Gere, Julia Roberts and director Garry Marshall serve up entertaining "inside " info - and some funny anecdotes! Behind-the-scenes clips provide an exclusive look into the making of Pretty Woman - a fascinating process that fans are sure to appreciate. You'll find something new to enjoy every time you watch Pretty Woman 10th Anniversary Edition! Academy Award Nominee Julia Roberts (Notting Hill, Runaway Bride) and Richard Gere (Runaway Bride light up the screen in this irresistible comedy! When successful corporate mogul Edward Lewis (Gere) meets carefree Vivian Ward (Roberts), their two lives are worlds apart. But Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they are teaching each other - and falling in love! This timeless rags-to-riches romance captures hearts with its humor, passion and unforgettable fun! Storyline: Edward is a rich, ruthless businessman who specializes in taking over companies and then selling them off piece by piece. He travels to Los Angeles for a business trip and decides to hire a prostitute. They take a liking to each other and he offers her money if she'll stay with him for an entire week while he makes the "rich and famous" scene (since it doesn't do for a man of his stature to be alone at society parties and polo matches). Romantic comedy (and complications) ensue. Written by Afterburner Cast Notes: Richard Gere (Edward Lewis), Julia Roberts (Vivian 'Viv' Ward), Ralph Bellamy (James 'Jim' Morse), Jason Alexander (Philip 'Phil' Stuckey), Laura San Giacomo (Kit De Luca), Hector Elizondo (Bernard 'Barney' Thompson, the Hotel Manager), Alex Hyde-White (David Morse), Amy Yasbeck (Elizabeth Stuckey), Elinor Donahue (Bridget), Judith Baldwin (Susan), Jason Randal (Magician), Bill Applebaum (Howard), Tracy Bjork (Female Guest), Gary Greene [I] (Male Guest), Billy Gallo (Carlos). User Comment: robert frangie frangie (robertfrangie@hotmail.com) Leon, Gto. Mexico • "This is Hollywood where people come to fulfill their dreams! Some dreams come true & some don't! Believe in your dreams!" While visiting Los Angeles for a week, Edward Lewis borrows his friend's car and gets lost on Hollywood Boulevard..He asks a hooker for directions..She proposes to help him for 5 dollars (she knows a lot about cars)..For $10, she'll show him the way.. Edward invites her to join him in his hotel suite (but not for sex). "I haven't been doing too well with non-professionals lately".. Enjoying her company, he offers her to be his 'date' for a series of business activities (including a strategic dinner and a pool match).. Out of the 'bargain', she gets $3,000 cash, a classier wardrobe and a visit to the opera.. All the characters of the film were convincing, original and sympathetic..feeling comfortable with each other.. Gary Marshall ("The Flamingo Kid" & "Nothing in Common") did a great job. Richard Gere - ideal for the role - played Edward Lewis, the terrific rescuer who 'free' Vivian from the streets conducting her to his penthouse suite..He was handsome, charming and shy.. 'Henry Higgins' at his best ("My Fair Lady", 1964)..But Edward is a millionaire..He "buys companies that are in financial difficulty"..He takes them apart and sells the pieces for more than he paid for the whole.."It's strictly business", he told Vivian.."You and I are both such similar people..We both screw people for money".. Edward's only defect is that he hurts what he loves..(when he reveals to a friend that Vivian is a prostitute)..He wins a certain imaginative power by how painful that treason is.. Julia Roberts - an Oscar nominated role in "Steel Magnolias", 1989 - played Vivian Ward, an attractive and smart hooker with the heart of gold..She gives her character a great sense of humor..charming Edward with her honesty..She was intensely appealing and amusing..making 'women' feel comfortable : - Into the snobbish clothing store, she delivers a great exit line, just devastating the saleswomen..(the song was terrific as the scene) - In the hotel lobby, she walks in a 'killer' red dress.. - She learns which fork to use in the formal dinner meeting..projecting an escargot through the air.. - At the opera she innocently asks : "Where's the band?" There's more than a touch of Eliza Dolittle in her role (specially when she decides she want more from Edward than money..) She gets the perfect rescue scene with a limousine, a fire escape, a balcony, birds, music and red flowers.. Hector Elizondo turns a supporting role into more than that..He played the formal, intolerant hotel manager..He takes an affection to his best customer's "niece" and trains her on which fork to use at a fancy dinner..His amusing performance as Edward's smooth competent hotel manager nearly shapes Roberts & Gere.. Ralph Bellamy was very good as the aging millionaire, creator of a small company Edward is trying to take to pieces.. Laura San Giacomo played Vivian's pal roommate..her first role since she played the amorous sister in "sex, lies & videotape". "Pretty Woman"- a contemporary Hollywood fairy tale - a sweet romantic comedy..an innocent 'love story' in the middle of self-interest and agreement is an entertaining motion picture that had women calling out the delights of true love.."Keep On Dreaming!" Summary: "What's Your Dream?" IMDb Rating (03/14/15): 6.9/10 from 181,439 users IMDb Rating (11/25/01): 6.6/10 from 10,450 users
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