House of Gucci is a Machiavellian story brought to life by exceptional performances. Gaga, Driver, and Leto all deliver stellar skills to their roles and elevate the overall experience. Undoubtedly, their acting is worth the price of admission and the clear centerpiece of the movie. Leto vanishes into his makeup and provides the perfect amount of pathetic comedy, Driver is forceful with his quiet deceit, and Gaga pilots the show with madness cloaked in charisma. Meanwhile, the direction of Ridley Scott is assured and steady, giving space for the cast to shine and accenting the narrative with touches of glamour.
However, while House of Gucci is certainly very good, its technical aspects prevent it from being unequivocally great. The music and production design are both very strong because they convincingly capture the era and extravagant lifestyle, but beyond that, there isn't much filmmaking that stands out here. The imagery, editing, and sound are all proficient, but none are used in any particularly memorable way. Therefore, House of Gucci just isn't quite complete enough to be iconic as a whole. That being said, it still brings plenty to appreciate and is time well spent.
Writing: 8/10
Direction: 8/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Acting: 9/10
Editing: 7/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
Production Design: 8/10
Casting: 9/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 7.9/10
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