Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
An absolute waste of money
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
View MoreStrong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
View MoreThis is such an amazing film, a much needed reality check that speaks to the darker side of the modeling industry (as well as drugs, forgiveness, treatment, learning to live with who you are, trying to be who you are when ever done else says otherwise). Not to mention that Angelina Jolie was born for this role. Forget any of her roles today, even for the last decade. This was her shining moment. I hate to admit this, but her character reminds me so much of myself, both the good and the bad; her strong personality, the pain she had to go through, the fact that she has such charisma, seemed like she had such the life- yet, inside, she was hurting more than anyone could imagine.To be in a sea full of people, yet so alone.The paradox: She puts on such a tough front, but is only human underneath it all. At the same time, she is tougher than she knows.
View MoreGia leaves a mark on the viewer. I know nothing about the real Gia (pardon my ignorance) but I could feel her in Jolie. I think she has acted superbly, probably she identified with Gia. The interviews of people who knew Gia actually weren't enacted that well and seemed a little made up. But in Gia, one finds the traces of that wild -tender friend, which I guess we all have. The movie falls into the category (though at a lower rank) of 'Trainspotting' and 'Requiem for a Dream'. The portrayal of the female love and the way Gia wants to be the man is quite nicely shown. I just wish that the movie had no interview format and had let Gia to tell her own story. (8 September 2006)
View MoreFYI - Gia Carangi (Who!?... Never heard of her) was not (as this movie states) America's first "Supermodel".To be honest (until this depressing and annoyingly-bad movie came out), I had never, ever heard of Gia Carangi. But I'd certainly heard of Jerry Hall, Christie Brinkley, Cybill Shepherd, and Lauren Hutton, who were all recognized "Supermodels" long before this bimbo snorted her first line of cocaine.If this badly-conceived bio-movie was really supposed to be an accurate depiction of what Gia Carangi was actually like in real-life, then I'd say that she was, without a doubt, just pure white-trash, and an absolutely terrible role-model for lesbian-wannabes, as well.And if I am to take Angelina Jolie's grate-on-your-nerves portrayal of Gia at face value, then, let's face it, this high-strung crybaby was already seriously unhinged long before her downward spiral into the hell of drug addiction took place.And speaking about Angelina's f-n lousy performance as Gia - Jolie (wearing one awful-looking wig after another) was such an incompetent, scenery-chewing amateur throughout (pulling knives on people, etc.) that her character depiction made me hate Gia's guts.I also hated all of the women in Gia's life. This, of course, included her mother, Kathleen, her mentor, Wilhelmina Cooper, and especially her lesbian lover, Linda (this particular on/off relationship was nothing but a hideous, little soap opera of non-stop bitching & bickering).And, with that said - I am absolutely fed-up from hearing people heap praise and admiration upon Angelina Jolie for her performance as Gia. If you ask me, it was one of the most empty-headed, insincere, and unconvincing portrayals I've ever seen.And I swear that I'll never, ever again watch another movie that stars the likes of Angelina Jolie. Never! (Bah! Who needs her?)
View MoreA girl from a broken home becomes a top fashion model in the industry only to turn to drugs with a fatal ending. How many times have we heard this theme before, despite the fact that this film is based on a true story.Angelina Jolie gives a good performance as the conflicted top-model, but the script itself is what does this film in. Told by friends and her mother, they immediately speak of Gia in the past tense so you have an idea where this film is going.Involved in a lesbian relationship when she is older as well as a love-hate relationship with her mother, played nicely by Mercedes Ruehl, Jolie stars as the tormented beauty whose face captured the model industry, but whose tragic short life was a total bust.Faye Dunaway briefly appears as the person who gave Gia her start only to die suddenly herself.
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