Pretty Woman (15th Anniversary Special Edition) | 
| Actors: Jason Alexander, Bill Applebaum, Hank Azaria, Judith Baldwin, Ralph Bellamy
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  269 reviews
Sales Rank: 1018
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 125 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DISD39972D
ISBN: 0788858998
UPC: 786936281330
EAN: 9780788858994
ASIN: B00081U7HC
Theatrical Release Date: March 23, 1990
Release Date: August 30, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A CORPORATE RAIDER HIRES A HOOKER TO POSE AS HIS GIRLFRIEND FOR A WEEKEND AND FALLS IN LOVE.
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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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 not the original November 11, 2005
A. Woodman
67 out of 72 found this review helpful
For anyone who simply wants to know if this is the original theatrical version, like myself--it's not. It's the same as the 10th Anniversary Edition, with the stuff from the cutting room floor thrown back into the movie, instead of in Bonus Features where it belongs. I'm so thankful I still have the oringinal release that I love on video.
Special Film.....Not So "Special Edition" January 18, 2005
L. Shirley (fountain valley, ca United States)
38 out of 39 found this review helpful
This review refers to the Special 10th Anniversary DVD Edition(Touchstone) of "Pretty Woman"...
There are a couple of reasons why you may want to go with this "Special" edition of this charming and very modern update of the classic "Cinderella" story. The first is that at this time, the original edition seems to be unavailable, except from the outside sellers with prices higher then this one. The second reason is the fabulous music video with Natalie Cole doing one of the best songs from the film, "Wild Women Do". Other then that, I did not find anything really "special" about this "special" edition.
Here's what you get...A "Behind the Scenes" featurette, which runs a couple of minutes and is just some footage of Geer, Roberts and Marshall, getting ready to shoot a scene at the Polo game with the "Pretty Woman" music playing in the background. There is a very short production featurette, and except for Garry Marshall telling us what the film is about, appeared to be nothing much more than a long trailer. There is also the option of Director commentary, which may be viewed during the film, and the film is in widescreen, but both of these features are also available on the original release.
There is also some extra footage. An added scene where Vivian takes Edward back to her stomping grounds so she can check on Kit, and the two are confronted by drug dealers hardly seemed necessary. As a matter of fact it seemed to detract from the story, as it too soon takes the audience back out Vivian's fairy tale world we have entered briefly.
As far as the film itself, I still love it 15 years after it's original release. Wonderfully directed by Garry Marshall, it's a feel good film, and a wonderful love story that makes you feel you can fulfill your dreams. A great soundtrack, and the superb cast including Laura San Giacomo(she was a great Kit), Jason Alexander, Hector Elizondo, Elinor Donahue, and legend Ralph Bellamy, all make this a very special film all on it's own.
The DVD presents a very nice picture in widescreen, and good sound in Dolby surround. There are nice captions in English for those needing them, but no other subtitles. The price is actually pretty decent for a "special" edition, just don't buy it expecting a ton of extra goodies.
"What's Your Dream?"....enjoy...Laurie
 THE DEFINITIVE VERSION OF "PRETTY WOMAN" September 25, 2005
Wayne Racine (Ottawa ON)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
First of all, I compared the 10th and 15th anniversary versions side-by-side and here's what I observed on my 65" widescreen HDTV:
1) while the 15th anniversary version claims to be "anamorphic widescreeen", there is absolutely no difference in the size of the picture onscreen (the 10th anniversary version was also presented in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, making it "anamorphic");
2) that said, however, the picture quality of the 15th anniversary version is far superior to the 10th anniversary version, which is marred by dark shadowing and lots of grain - the 15th anniversary version is cleaned-up, with a much brighter picture and virtually devoid of grain or flecks;
3) while the 10th anniversary version was "edited for content", the 15th anniversary version is the full-length, unedited theatrical version;
4) the 15th anniversary version includes a few bonus extras and bloopers.
The bottom line is, if you're a fan of "Pretty Woman", a full-length, improved-picture version of the movie makes it a must-have. Get it - if for nothing else, your significant live-in lady will love you for it.
Finally "Pretty Woman" done right. August 10, 2005
Brian C. Little (Twin Cities, MN)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
I would like to as someone who understands DVD a little more than several people who have already "reviewed" this DVD give a little explanation on what is important about this release.
Unlike the two previous DVD releases, the 15th Anniversary edition finally offers the film in an Anamorpic Widescreen (aka "Enhanced For Widescreen TVs) transfer. What that means is that for people who have a Widescreen TV it will fill (or mostly fill, depending on the aspect ratio of the film) the TV. Even if you do not own a Widescreen TV yet you still will benefit on your standard shape TV since your DVD player inserts most of the black bars (henseforth the picture itself has extra resolution - which means a better more cleaner picture). Plus when you do get a Widescreen TV you will have a superior copy of "Pretty Woman" to watch on that TV (unlike the previous two which would leave you with black bars on all sides of the TV which you'd have to zoom in on, reducing the picture quality in the process).
I can understand the frustration of re-releases like this, but on the upside the new 15th Anniversary is within the same price as the previous 10th Anniversary and with the quality of the movie improved that alone to me is worth it (or in my case worth the wait, as I advoided the 10th Anniversary just for that reason). The only thing I wish that would of been on this release is at least a new audio commentary with Gary Marshall, as he is very entertaining to listen to (the "Runaway Bride" commentary is well worth a listen to - he points out things that you would of never noticed before during it).
As far as for the movie itself... well we all know its a classic so nothing more needs to be said.
Good Show September 29, 2005
TomAzon (United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Recommended because of its new features, namely the "Blooper Reel" and the "Wrap Party" which are both less than three minutes apiece, and I really wouldn't miss, but the keeper is the "L.A. Pretty Woman Tour" which takes you on a trip to the various filming locations in Los Angeles, narrated by Garry Marshall. The best extra is Marshall's audio commentary which is updated from the 10th Anniversary edition. If you know the movie very well, it's a welcome addition.
Fortunately, you can skip the previews of other movies at the beginning of the disc by pressing the Menu button.
The sound seems better on this disc than the earlier DVD. It has a better loudness ratio so the music is not too loud compared to the dialog. This is the Widescreen 1.85:1 version.
Finally, I don't know why this film is rated "R". There's virtually no nudity and they only curse three or four times during the whole movie. PG-13 is more like it (which these days is "R-Lite" but oh well).
Enjoy it!
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