House of Gucci

— I missed “House of Gucci” when it was released in late 2021, but it’s now on Amazon Prime and worth seeing with all its flaws. Ridley Scott's an able director and the cast is certainly a good one. It roughly follows the story we think is true, but you can’t help but wonder if it’s more dramatic or less dramatic than the real thing; trashier or not as trashy; a result of the times, or money, or of the natural disposition of some men and women. It walks a line so you sometimes wonder if you’re watching a realistic portrayal or a campy parody. It’s a little long and the emotional transitions come too quickly and are jolting, but let’s face it, it’s Lady Gaga and Adam Driver and Al Pacino and more—how could you not see the story through? [Amazon Prime streaming.]

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[2021. 158 min. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Jared Leto.]
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/house-of-gucci-movie-review-2021