I initially found the trailer previews to paint Lady Gaga in a bad light, as her accent seemed more Russian than Italian. However, in the film Lady Gaga performs her role superbly. However, Adam Driver seems very much checked out in his performance. When he is on-screen, he is not eye-grabbing. I found myself wishing for the scene to end quickly so another character could be seen.
Easily the best performance, and a little shout out to costume and make-up to help, is from Jared Leto. I did not recognize him at all. He didn't look like the same guy from Requiem for a Dream, Fight Club, or Suicide Squad. I didn't notice his voice as his Italian accent and his character were so well-done I completely didn't see the actor. All I saw was Paolo Gucci. He was surreal. He easily outshined everyone, including Gaga.
I do feel like the previews gave a different impression, however. I went into the film thinking Patrizia was a diabolical manhunter who seized control of Gucci and warded off the family. I was wrong, and although Patrizia seduces Maurizio to take control of Gucci her plan never truly succeeds and I feel that Maurizio is the true villain of the film, albeit for a short time frame.
Lady Gaga's performance is on level with what she accomplished in A Star Is Born with Bradley Cooper. She is becoming a household name in film as much as she has with music. The story is interesting enough to keep you focused and intrigued to find out which Gucci member will come out ahead. Its runtime of over two and a half hours is a bit much, but it never drags on. Thankfully, we don't have to sit through boring court trials, depositions, and the like and instead are treated to final overlaying text exposition to finish off the film for revealing what has happened with Gucci up till now.
It's not the best film to come out this year, but it's pretty close to being so. Don't pass up the chance to see House of Gucci.
Easily the best performance, and a little shout out to costume and make-up to help, is from Jared Leto. I did not recognize him at all. He didn't look like the same guy from Requiem for a Dream, Fight Club, or Suicide Squad. I didn't notice his voice as his Italian accent and his character were so well-done I completely didn't see the actor. All I saw was Paolo Gucci. He was surreal. He easily outshined everyone, including Gaga.
I do feel like the previews gave a different impression, however. I went into the film thinking Patrizia was a diabolical manhunter who seized control of Gucci and warded off the family. I was wrong, and although Patrizia seduces Maurizio to take control of Gucci her plan never truly succeeds and I feel that Maurizio is the true villain of the film, albeit for a short time frame.
Lady Gaga's performance is on level with what she accomplished in A Star Is Born with Bradley Cooper. She is becoming a household name in film as much as she has with music. The story is interesting enough to keep you focused and intrigued to find out which Gucci member will come out ahead. Its runtime of over two and a half hours is a bit much, but it never drags on. Thankfully, we don't have to sit through boring court trials, depositions, and the like and instead are treated to final overlaying text exposition to finish off the film for revealing what has happened with Gucci up till now.
It's not the best film to come out this year, but it's pretty close to being so. Don't pass up the chance to see House of Gucci.