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edward said he needed "a professional" with no romantic hassles??


how could he see vivian as a professional...in anything??? was he lying to himself??

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The script of this movie lacks not only a moral compass about prostitution, but any clue to the terrible realities that most prostitutes face. It was originally envisioned as a dark and serious look at these truly hazardous conditions. Apparently, Jeff Katzenberg didn't think that concept would make for a box office hit, and ordered the changes that made it into what it became - a monstrous lie masquerading as a romantic comedy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Woman#Development

Any lie will find believers as long as you tell it with enough force.

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every movie is a huge lie about the realities of daily living, thats why we watch them!

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it seems rather unlikely. She doesn't know anything abour edward's world or how to behave in it. if he wanted a professional he could easily have hired an upmarket courtesan who would know all the right things to do and say in his social circle.

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I agree with your point about Vivian not having 'upper crust social graces' and Edward likely knowing this ahead of time.
But I think it was more that he liked her, and that was why he chose her, rather than a 'professional needed only' issue.
But he wouldn't have wanted to say that to her.





I'd say this cloud is Cumulo Nimbus.
Didn't he discover America?
Penfold, shush.

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I agree that it glamourizes prostitution, and I loathe that. That slice of life is anything but glamorous. It's sordid & hateful & no one should have to live like thst.

But, it's a Cinderella story, yet still would have been better served if the ending had been bittersweet.

Americans, so Hollywood's focus groups have led us, want happy endings.

We want the fairytale!

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