House of Gucci (2021)
This movie is such a mess that I’m having a hard time even thinking of a synopsis that covers what is portrayed. The best I can come up with is it’s about how Patrizia Reggiani’s (portrayed by Lady Gaga) marriage to Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver in the film) caused the Gucci family to lose control of their fashion empire. Aside from the title, it takes its time bringing the Gucci name into the film. Lady Gaga looks great as a 1970s Italian woman, but I don’t know about her portrayal. While her father-in-law Jeremy Irons pegs her as a gold digger early on, there’s nothing in the early scenes that suggests that and her later actions come a bit out of nowhere. This could just be poor writing, but it’s not sold regardless. The entire cast is a bit out of sorts as to what kind of movie they’re in. They all fumble with their Italian accents, Irons deciding early on his normal one would suffice. Everyone that is except for Jared Leto. He gives an entirely dedicated campy performance as Maurizio’s cousin Paolo; he’s almost unrecognizable. I’m pretty sure the Oscar nomination is just for his makeup.
Oscar Nomination: Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling