When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately… murder.
Released: 2021-11-24
Runtime: 158 minutes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thrillers
Stars: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, Al Pacino, Jack Huston, Reeve Carney, Mãdãlina Ghenea, Camille Cottin, Youssef Kerkour, Florence Andrews, Mia McGovern Zaini, Vincent Riotta, Eva Moore, Mehdi Nebbou, Andrea Piedimonte Bodini, Edouard Philipponnat, Bianca Nappi, Gianpiero Pumo, Livio Beshir, Miloud Mourad Benamara, Mario Opinato, Luca Chikovani, Andrea Bruschi, Dante Alba, Alexia Murray, Johanna Santos, Gaetano Bruno, Vincenzo Tanassi, Mauro Lamantia, Nicole Bani Sarkute, Clelia Rossi Marcelli, Pietro Ragusa, Alessandro Pess, Al Mariotti, Daniele Monterosi, Eric Alexander, Philippe Boa
Director: Ridley Scott
Comments
tnttchvxy - 26 March 2024 Underrated Gem Ridley Scott's "House of Gucci" is an underappreciated masterpiece that delves into the tumultuous history of the iconic fashion empire. Lady Gaga delivers a powerhouse performance, embodying Patrizia Reggiani with a captivating blend of ambition, charm, and vulnerability. Her acting is nuanced and layered, making every scene she's in a display of her formidable talent.
Jared Leto, nearly unrecognizable under prosthetics, gives a transformative and deeply committed performance as Paolo Gucci. His dedication to the role is evident, as he disappears into the character, providing both dramatic weight and unexpected moments of levity.
The film's character development is exceptional, with each arc carefully woven into the rich tapestry of the narrative. The characters evolve in a manner that's both believable and deeply engaging, drawing the audience into their complex world.
The Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling is a testament to the film's meticulous attention to detail. The makeup and hair styling not only enhance the authenticity of the period but also serve as an extension of the characters themselves, adding depth to their personalities and stories.
Overall, "House of Gucci" is a triumph of storytelling, acting, and artistic design. It's a film that deserves more recognition for its exploration of power, loyalty, and the price of ambition. The performances of Lady Gaga and Jared Leto, along with the film's exceptional character development and award-winning makeup and hair styling, make it a standout piece in Ridley Scott's illustrious career.
Saiph90 - 25 December 2023 Excellent performance from Lady Gaga I really enjoyed this film; it was my wife's choice, and I was not too sure but there are some great performances. There is an excellent cast, Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Salma Hayek. The story of blinding ambition, betrayal and murder, Patrizia looking for a rich husband and meets the naive Maurizio Gucci the heir to the Gucci empire. Her ambition burns bright having Maurizio reconcile with his dying father and then setting out to destroy the rest of the family and take charge of the Empire. Unfortunately, Maurizio is more of a playboy than a CEO, he meets an old female friend and separates from his wife and she plots to have him killed, really enjoyable movie.