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Gia

Angelina Jolie (Actor), Faye Dunaway (Actor), Michael Cristofer (Director) | Rated: R (Restricted) | Format: VHS Tape
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (184 customer reviews)
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There's a reason why Cindy Crawford was dubbed "Baby Gia" when she first hit the modeling scene. Indeed, Crawford, now the world's best-known supermodel, greatly resembled 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. Now most people recognize Carangi's name from this powerful HBO film that stars Golden Globe-winner Angelina Jolie, who comes by her talent honestly. Jolie is the daughter of veteran actor Jon Voight, and her own training as a model serves her well--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 cowritten 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. --N.F. Mendoza

Special Features

This unrated version contains six minutes of sexually explict footage not aired on HBO.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Here's what you probably want to know... Jun 18 2004
By Deckard
Format:DVD
1. You want to buy it, so get the unrated version, rather
than the 'R' rated one, cos it has more nudity.
2. Angelina Jolie is a total knock-out in this film.
3. Yes, she does get naked - quite a bit in fact.
4. Yes, there's a 'scene' with another girl.
5. There's one stand out line in this film from Angelina: "'I gotta go', 'I gotta go'. Where the #### does everyone go when they've gotta go?"
6. Great movie, you will definitely want this if you're a fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable and Heartwrenching April 21 2000
By ClosedBook
I was maybe ten when Gia died. Needless to say I had never heard of her when this movie came out. But being a huge fan of Angelina Jolie I watched it. After it was over I just sat there thinking (a sign of a very good movie in my opinion). I had run the gamet of every emotion possible in just two hours. I felt like I had just met someone quite amazing and they told me their life story. Angelina Jolie has proven herself in the past as an amazing actress, but this film established her as a master of the craft. No one could have come close to the power she radiates while showing us who Gia was. I don't say "plays Gia" because it was definitly more than portraying a character. She became Gia. I hate when people categorize this movie as "lesbian/ gay film", because it generalizes a very complex emotional human being. Gia wasn't just a lesbian, she was a model, a friend, a daughter, and a lover. If you want to experience the human condition, it's joy and pain, watch Gia. It truly is a work of art. And Angelina Jolie is an artist.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rapid rise to and Tragic fall from stardom Mar 3 2000
By "kidinterrupted"
The story of the first American supermodel, Gia Carangi, is one that moves you beyond anything you can imagine. To see the down-and-out pizza joint girl rise from nothingness in Philadelphia to everything around the world and back is something that cannot be believed unless it is seen. Angelina Jolie carries this role in such a way that you couldn't possibly finish this movie without being disturbed, horrified, and moved nearly to tears by its tragic ending. Perhaps Carangi wasn't something of amazing talent, but Jolie certainly is and her depiction of the drug-riddled model certainly deserved every award and ounce of critical acclaim that she received. Without question, purchase this movie and watch it many times. I promise this much: you will never look at Jolie the same way again, you will NEVER see Carangi in the same light as previously, and you will never EVER touch another drug again in your entire life.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Gia Unrated Blu-ray
Maybe this movie makes Angelina Jolie so famous. The Courage Angelina get nude makes movie so special. Transfer picture 4/5 sound 3/5 ( average for drama ) feature 0/5. Read more
Published 11 months ago by young guns
3.0 out of 5 stars not the best quality
This movie was pretty poor quality. It looked like someone recorded off of a VCR and put it on DVD. It Was somewhat disappointing to see, especially when it was a gift for a fan.
Published on Jan 12 2010 by Krollar
4.0 out of 5 stars Hello, Baby
Gia is a knockout, daring film. It tells the true story of the rise and fall of 80's supermodel Gia Carrangi. Many reviewers have said they never heard of Gia until the movie. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004 by L. Mintah
5.0 out of 5 stars The best movie I ever seen...
This movie is so strong,and as i watched i felt like I was there,like I knew the characters,and it will make you cry,such a sad story. Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Guilty pleasure
This is a high quality DVD- picture and sound are awesome.
This is a film you will want to watch when you are smashed or tanked. Slick production values.
Published on May 24 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Angelina Jolia is spectacular as Gia!
This movie was absolutely wonderfully played by Angelina Jolie as Gia, and Elizabeth Mitchell as Linda! You just wanted to jump into the movie, and make it work out in the end! Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by "bethbo012"
4.0 out of 5 stars Sad but true
This is a really good movie. Unfortunately, it is very sad as well. Even though it could be argued Gia did not accomplish much in her short life other than modeling, she had a... Read more
Published on April 27 2004 by K. Gittins
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This was my first exposure to Angelina Jolie- and wow! This is one of my favorite movies done for HBO. Read more
Published on April 4 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Angelina Jolie at her finest
This was an outstanding film of the highest quality. The acting was Oscar quality performances from start to finish. Production quality was good. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2004 by T. Hulse
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING MOVIE!
Films certainly have gotten more realistic than when I was young. I can't really add anything to the other reviews: This is just a great movie!
Published on Feb 3 2004 by R. A POKATILOFF
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