I had never heard of Gia Carangi, so I don't know how much of this film reflects the truth. Since Oliver Stone was not involved, maybe a lot of it did.
I had not seen any of Angelina Jolie's work before. I was impressed. Mercedes Ruehl was very good, as always. Stealing the show, however, was Elizabeth Mitchell. Her down home beauty and acting range was shown to great effect. I am surprised she isn't more of a star.
The movie's plot, the life of Gia Carangi reminded me a bit of films in the days of the Hays Office, where negative behavior in a film always led to negative consequences. Gia's self-indulgent behavior is yet another example that very young people should never achieve great success. They rarely can handle it.
The film was badly over-directed, too much of the color to black-and-white and back transitions, too many jumpy action transitions, etc. It's like a film school project. It is also too long.
The movie is worth a look, though, in spite of its flaws.
I had not seen any of Angelina Jolie's work before. I was impressed. Mercedes Ruehl was very good, as always. Stealing the show, however, was Elizabeth Mitchell. Her down home beauty and acting range was shown to great effect. I am surprised she isn't more of a star.
The movie's plot, the life of Gia Carangi reminded me a bit of films in the days of the Hays Office, where negative behavior in a film always led to negative consequences. Gia's self-indulgent behavior is yet another example that very young people should never achieve great success. They rarely can handle it.
The film was badly over-directed, too much of the color to black-and-white and back transitions, too many jumpy action transitions, etc. It's like a film school project. It is also too long.
The movie is worth a look, though, in spite of its flaws.