Pretty Woman

(Garry Marshall, US 1990, 119 min., 35mm)

Eastman Entertains. One of the quintessential romantic movies of the 1990s, Pretty Woman is a compulsively watchable and immensely entertaining riff on the ancient Cinderella myth of Prince Charming on a white horse. In a breakthrough role, Julia Roberts shines as a kindhearted hooker rescued by a wealthy businessman in the suave shape of Richard Gere. This colorful catalogue of irresistible clichés has charmed critics and international audiences alike, while acquiring the status of a proper camp classic in certain circles.