House of Gucci
House of Gucci

House of Gucci

2021Movie158 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users93%
Director: Ridley ScottGenres: Biography, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the tumultuous marriage and eventual downfall of Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio Gucci, tracing her ambition and betrayal that led to his assassination. It delves into the power struggles, luxury, and eventual ruin within the iconic fashion dynasty. The narrative explores themes of love, greed, and revenge against the backdrop of Milan's high society.

Critical Reception

House of Gucci received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances, particularly Lady Gaga's, and the opulent production design. However, some critics found the film's tone inconsistent, its pacing uneven, and its script to be overly dramatic or campy. Audiences were generally more receptive, enjoying the dramatic performances and the behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Gucci empire.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lady Gaga delivers a show-stopping performance as the ambitious Patrizia.
  • Visually stunning with lavish costumes and set designs that capture the era's opulence.
  • The film struggles with an uneven tone, oscillating between serious drama and campy indulgence.

Google audience: Google users largely approved of the film, with many highlighting the captivating performances, especially from Lady Gaga, and the engaging drama surrounding the Gucci family's rise and fall. The film's portrayal of luxury and betrayal resonated well with audiences.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Lady Gaga received a nomination for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

Fun Fact

Lady Gaga wore over 200 costumes during the filming of 'House of Gucci', with the costume design team reportedly spending over $1.5 million on her wardrobe alone.

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Crazypiglady

Crazypiglady

I'm glad I watched this but am slightly disappointed that there was surprisingly less action than suggested in the trailer - yes I know that could be said of every film but in this one, there wasn't any. Even the promised murder was unremar...
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'House of Gucci'</em> makes for good viewing. I enjoyed the performances of Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, with the former being the film's best in my opinion - she is two for two now after <em>'<a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/a-sta...
beyondthecineramadome

beyondthecineram...

Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/father-son-house-of-mess-house-of-gucci-review<a> I’m finding it very difficult to figure out where to begin with House of Gucci. I could start where the m...
rsanek

rsanek

This movie really struggled with pacing. All the time I found myself surprised at how big the jumps in time were, even though everything is chronological. Overall I think they were working from a compelling story but just couldn't quite tel...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

It isn't often that I can say this, but for me the best actor by a country mile here is Jeremy Irons. He plays the aging Rodolfo, whom along with his far more flamboyant brother Aldo (Al Pacino) owns and runs the legendary Italian fashion h...
JPV852

JPV852

Has its moments and is well shot but had a hard to time really getting in to this, though guess I enjoyed the chaos and backstabbing within the family. On the other hand, found the Italian accents to be laughable at times and Jared Leto was...