Based on the 2001 book, the drama directed by Ridley Scott follows the live and relationship of Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio Gucci. Patrizia is a young, ambitious and ruthless working-class woman. Seeing Maurizio’s wealth and lifestyle she pursues him. Disapproving of the relationship, Maurizio’s father threatens to disown Maurizio but he nevertheless decides to live with and love Patrizia and leaves the family to take a job at the Reggiani’s trucking company.
Before his death, Maurizio and his father reconcile thanks to Maurizio’s uncle. However, the father fails to sign the will that would grant Maurizio his stake in the Gucci company. Patrizia, seeing the opportunity of a life in wealth and luxury, forges his signature and then designs a plan to obtain the other half of the company from Maurizio’s uncle. A story of ruthlessness, betrayal, revenge and murder unfolds.
In just her second lead role, Gaga delivers a great acting performance. From an authentic accent to her calculating and ruthless eyes, Gaga becomes the star of the film without ever turning her character into some kind of villain. It’s as if she has always been an actress. While the more than 2.5h screen time feel a little long and probably could have cut half an hour off the movie, it overall delivers a well-rounded and authentic play that we can recommend to all of our Gucci lovers.
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