Pretty Woman

In Los Angeles, a sharp eyed corporate operator, Edward Lewis, travels on business with a penchant for buying and dissolving failing companies. He hires a lively young woman named Vivian after a chance encounter, inviting her to spend the weekend as his escort to social events. What begins as arrangement to polish his public image grows into something more human as they spend time in upscale rooms and neon streets alike. As their worlds collide and the walls built by money and status loom large, they start to see parts of themselves they kept hidden. The weekend becomes a test of trust, desire, and change, even as outside judgments press in. The city itself becomes a stage for new confidences.

Released in 1990 and directed by Garry Marshall, Pretty Woman was written for the screen by J F Lawton. The movie pairs a seasoned director with a breakthrough heroine in a metropolitan romance that became a defining early 90s hit.

The film earned recognition from major awards, highlighting Julia Roberts's breakout performance and the movie's cultural resonance. It received nominations at the Oscars and Golden Globes, drawing praise for its chemistry and humor while stirring ongoing discussion about class and romance in cinema. Critics praised its energy and Roberts breakthrough.

Pretty Woman left a lasting imprint on pop culture with iconic images like Vivian's red dress and the hotel room scenes. The famous line Big mistake, huge became a shorthand for shocking reversals, and the movie helped establish a modern template for romantic comedies. Fashion moments shaped red carpet aesthetics.

Critics welcomed the mix of humor and sentiment, even as some noted a simplified view of social class and exploitation. The film centers on unlikely intimacy between a business mogul and a sex worker, using humor to probe desire, power, and personal transformation. It sparked debates about romance and class.