This film was made before the 'Branjolina' days. This is a SERIOUS movie in which Angelina plays the part of 'Gia', a Real Life character with no holds bard. Here you see a SUPERB Actress. The only other film I can think of in which Angelina displays her truly dramatic acting skills is 'Girl Interrupted', another excellent movie. Since the days of 'Tomb Raider' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Hollywood has chosen to unfortunately cast her in films that do not exemplify her tremendous acting ability, but rather capatalize on merely her beauty in parts Jolie could perform in her sleep. If you have never seen this film, do yourself a favor and WATCH it. Yes, Angelina's beauty DOES play a part in this film and she does appear nude in very sexual scenes, but THAT IS a PART of who the actual Gia was. The pain and suffering portrayed here by Angelina of a young girl who became lost is truly FELT in her performance. I truly hope that Hollywood wakes up and finds similar DRAMATIC scripts for this amazing actress.Read full review
I bought this film not knowing exactly what I was going to see when I got it. Young children definitely should not be around to see this one. It's definitely for mature audiences, but I pretty much knew that when I bought this movie. That aside, it's definitely a great story and Angelina Jolie gives one of her best performances as Gia Carangi, one of America's first supermodels. Gia grew up in Philadelphia and at the age of 17, she gets a free ride to New York City to see a modeling agent. She then picks up jobs here and there modeling and then breaks through to become a supermodel, posing for the cover of Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and other fashion magazines. She has the look that all fashion execs want, and her services become a high demand. Along the way, Gia has many sexual encounters, mainly with other women. She sort of settles down with one, but drugs get in the way. Drugs keep her from keeping a steady relationship with her girlfriend, and they also threaten to ruin her modeling career. She can no longer stay sober, and fashion execs give up on her. She becomes too much of a risk. And when given the choice to be with her girlfriend or her drugs, she sadly makes the wrong choice. The movie then takes a sad twist as she seems to be getting everything in her life back together. Without giving away any more of the story, Gia is a definite must have for Angelina Jolie fans. She won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of a woman who had absolutely everything, but drugs destroyed everything that she had. I never heard of Gia Carangi before buying this DVD, but I'm glad I was able to learn more about the rise and fall of one of America's first supermodels. I definitely recommend the movie.Read full review
This movie is definitely not for all audiences with all the sexually explicit content, nudity, and drug use. Angelina Jolie stars as Gia, a very unique woman, who happens upon a modeling opportunity. Gia had a special beauty that was very popular during her time. This along with her careless nature led her to absolute stardom in the modeling industry. Gradually she lost it all when she lost her grip on realty by way of sex and drugs. Her drug use and promiscuity became her fall from grace.
Because anything with Angela Jolie is great
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I have seen this film before and wanted it for my collection. Angelina Jolie's performance is outstanding. I really like true stories and this one was very interesting but also very sad. It really teaches a great lessen about life and really drives home the point that doing drugs will destroy you and your life and the lives of everyone who loves you. It is not worth it! Life is precious and you shouldn't take anything for granted. It is a very touching and emotional story. One that everyone should see.
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