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Director: Garry Marshall
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From Time Out London
‘I don’t want any romantic hassles this week,’ says tycoon Edward (Richard Gere) as he waves his wad at hooker Vivian (Julia Roberts). Big mistake, as Vivian might say. Romance blossoms as the pair spend the week in LA; she shopping and warming the bed for him; he furrowing his brow over a deal. This re-release makes no bones about its old-school set-up, but this damsel in distress is a feisty entrepreneur ready to rescue her knight in shining armour right back. Sharp dialogue and great chemistry help make it a slick comedy that still stands up. Elements are dated: the soundtrack is full of karaoke classics and the wardrobe screams late ’80s. Greed is good, too: money solves most of Vivian’s problems and even the romantic conclusion is a result of business-like negotiation. But this is a thoroughly enjoyable, character-driven romance that puts most current-day chick flicks – including Garry Marshall’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ – to shame.Author: Anna Smith
Time Out London Issue 2060: 11-17 February, 2009
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Posted on Apr 02 2011 11:50
It's on right now as I speak, and the film's a beauty. All wannabees should see it, if only to know how it's ,( real life I mean) not done.
Hang on, maybe it's not fiction after all.
Wannabees should see it anyway, to see how it should-a-bee. - Report as inappropriate
Cast & crew
Director: Garry Marshall
Producer: Arnon Milchan, Steven Reuther
Cast: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy, Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo, Alex Hyde-White, Hector Elizondo full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Rated: 15
Duration: 119 mins
UK Release: Feb 14 2010
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