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Pretty Woman [Blu-ray]

Pretty Woman [Blu-ray]
by Garry Marshall

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Actor: Jason Alexander, Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
Director: Garry Marshall
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-02-10
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Walt Disney Studio Home Entertainment

Movie Reviews of Pretty Woman [Blu-ray]

Movie Review: Excellent Movie, but Not Much Different in Blu-ray
Summary: 5 Stars

My companion has adored this movie since its theatrical release, and she owned at various times a couple of previous editions. She never seems to tire of it, and knows every scene and cites the pivotal dialogue as it's coming up. That's love, folks, so I bought this Blu-ray edition for her birthday. Knowing the movie as she does, a klaxon went off when brief scenes were omitted. I was at first disappointed -- and a little angry -- when she told me that it was cut short by about five minutes from the 15th Anniversary edition. However, thanks to Mr. Amith's very informative review below (if I could have voted "yes" for him multiple times, I would have), that's all cleared up, that this Blu-ray edition is the THEATRICAL release. It hasn't been cut so much as RESTORED to its original length. Why the studio simply didn't include both versions on the disc, as has been done with other titles, is an obvious question, but not one that needs to be answered to enjoy this.

For the picture quality itself, the Blu-ray improvement is only slight, as it's not the type of movie that has a real advantage in hi-def. It's a charming story with a sleek visual style, so it merely looks sleeker, but not necessarily more revealing. Still, if you love this movie, you should treat yourself to the best transfer available, and, of course, this is it. As noted, all of the bonus features from the 15th Anniversary Edition have been brought over. If the DC is your favorite version, you'll have to wait a while. Because this is a much beloved movie, more than likely, there will be a 20th Anniversary edition -- next year -- with probably both cuts on it.
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Summary of Pretty Woman [Blu-ray]

Vivian (Roberts) is a spirited, streetwise diamond in the rough when she meets shrewd, no-nonsense billionaire Edward Lewis (Gere). It s a chance encounter that turns a weeklong business arrangement into a timeless rags-to-riches romance. Fall in love all over again as this contemporary Cinderella story unfolds before your eyes in the sparkling clarity of high definition- up to six times the resolution of DVD! Savor every word, every laugh, and every unforgettable song as the magnificently enhanced audio quality embraces you. Experience all the comedy, charm and passion of this beloved classic as never before on Blu-ray Hi Def!

Like a pumpkin that transforms into a carriage, some very shrewd casting (and the charisma of Julia Roberts, in particular) morphed this story of a Hollywood whore into a Disneyfied Cinderella story--and a mainstream megahit. This is the movie that made Roberts a star; the charm of her personality helping tremendously to carry viewers over the rough spots in the script (which was originally a cynical tale about prostitution called 3000--after the amount of money Richard Gere's character pays the prostitute to stay with him for the week). Gere is the silver-haired Wall Street knight who sweeps streetwalker Roberts into a fantasy world of room service at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel and fashion boutique shopping on Rodeo Drive. The supporting cast is also appealing, including Laura San Giacomo as Roberts's hooker pal, Hector Elizondo as the hotel manager, Jason Alexander, Ralph Bellamy, and Hank Azaria. Now, is this something you want your sons and daughters to see? That's entirely up to you. --Jim Emerson

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Pretty Woman [Blu-ray]