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Gia [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Gia is a made-for-TV HBO film that stars Angelina Jolie as supermodel model Gia Carangi, who went from high school to the cover of British Vogue in less than two years. Carangi appeared on many more covers of Vogue (French, British, Italian, and American) and Cosmopolitan before dying of complications from AIDs (she was an IV heroin user) in 1986. Jolie comes by her talent honestly: she's the daughter of veteran actor Jon Voight, and her own training as a model serves her well here--she has the moves. Throughout, she's heartbreaking--as no doubt the real Carangi was--effective, and stunning. With good source material (Stephen Fried's A Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia), Jolie's stunning performance, and strong directing by Michael Cristofer, the movie goes beyond the merely sensational. The script was co-written by Cristofer and novelist Jay McInerney, whose Bright Lights, Big City covers similar territory. As a cautionary tale, Gia works. But to watch Jolie in her character's tragic self-destruction is utterly compelling. --NF Mendoza, Amazon.com

Not earth shattering but watchable
Review date: 2007-03-22 Rating: 6 out of 10

I bought this as all the girls talk about it, and as far as lesbian films go its alright, but some scenes are laughable. Gia and the make-up girl who so easily agreed to fling herself naked at a wire fence was a real howler, and surely for the sake of titilation. I thought a lot of the acting/dialogue was quite weak, but it is watchable, and the film improves through the second half. Dont expect wonders but with a glass of wine on a wednesday night quite enjoyable.

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Well worth watching...
Review date: 2006-07-14 Rating: 10 out of 10

An excellent film, Angelina Jolie gives an breathtaking performance as the late Gia Carangi, a supermodel who meets her end as an early AIDS victim. The film documents the life of Gia (though with some artistic license) from childhood through her journey from obscurity to one of the most sought after models of the late 70s/early 80s, her battle with emotional instability, drugs, a fall from grace, rehab and her death. Jolie brings amazing depth to the character, revealing her as fragile and vulnerable and bringing out a softness that defies Gia's tough exterior. The story is heart-wrenching and Jolie portrays Gia as someone you can't help but like despite everything, a character who you laugh with and cry for. The depiction of the drug-fuelled and care-free era in which it is set is compelling to watch, as is Gia's (fictional) relationship with Linda. All in all a highly recommended film with a heartfelt and unforgettable performance from Jolie (who unfortunately has yet to repeat such amazing acting since Gia and Girl, Interrupted).

Dark and delicious
Review date: 2006-07-08 Rating: 10 out of 10

Gia is not a film for the faint hearted, it features the pain of a drug fueled existence and a life of loneliness.
For those willing to watch from beginning to end will share all the emotion of Gia (played brilliantly by Angelina Jolie)

The film is partly set out as documentary featuring characters surrounding Gias short life. Their varied opinions and thoughts help to sculpture Gia as a person as you watch her journey unfold.

I do recommend this film to Angelina Jolie fans but also anyone interested in a story about strength. Gia Marie Curangi was a real person and what from what I've read of this fascinating womans true struggle this depiction of her life is fairly true to life.

million times better than i expected....
Review date: 2006-05-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

I was told this wasn't a good film at all but after seeing Angelina Jolie in 'Girl, Interrupted' i was willing to give it a go. I'm glad i did.
Angelina Jolie's acting is of the highest quality in this movie and the supporting cast backs her up very well. The thoughts and feelings of each character are projected off the screen so well you can almost touch it.

The story is based on the true story of Gia, a young girl with insecurities a mile long who suddenly becomes one of the most sort after models of the early 80's.
She meets and falls for Linda, a make-up artist, and they embark on an on-off relationship as Linda insists she will not tolerate Gia's drug habit. Gia's life is unsteady and swamped with the highest highs and lowest lows.
A very emotional movie if you take the time to absorb the deeper meaning of the script.

The only beef i have is with the unnecessary sex and nude scenes included. I understand some of them taken in context of the movie play an important part but there are limits to even that.
Some of the scenes could have been avoided while others were rather graphic so if you have a problem with the likes of then maybe you should think twice about seeing this.

As for me, i still think its one worth adding to the collection.

Happy viewing....

TYPICAL DRUG FILM
Review date: 2006-01-27 Rating: 4 out of 10

This movie is a cliche; a movie about a typically rebellious drug dealer who messes up her life because of drugs. nothing surprising for anyone who has seen movies like 'blow' and 'trainspotting'; i could go so far as to say that it isn't really original. Angelina Jolie's performance isn't bad. it isn't a HORRIBLE film, (i've seen much worse) but I wouldn't recommend it.

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Actor(s):
Angelina Jolie
Elizabeth Mitchell
Kylie Travis
Louis Giambalvo
Eric Michael Cole

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Recording label: HBO Home Video
Manufacturer: HBO Home Video
EAN: 9780783117522
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0783117523
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC,
Release date: 2000-07-18
Universal product code (UPC): 026359139024
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Picture format: Pan & Scan
Region code: 1
Running time: 120 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998-01-31
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)

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