JeremyIrons – Credits Rolling

Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) is the fastest man alive. Realizing he can go back in time with his powers, he wants to use this chance to save his mom. But what Barry doesn’t know is that by doing this, he will alter the timeline. Suddenly there is a world with no Justice League and on top of that General Zodd has returned. It will take an unlikely few allies to set things right.

Full disclaimer time: I almost gave this movie a skip. With all the hot water that Miller has found themselves in, it was enough to nearly turn me away for good. I struggled with this a lot, but my curiosity eventually got the better of me. At the end of the day I thought it was best to put my feelings aside and focus on the film. I am so glad that I did!

This is one of the best DC entries to date. It had everything you could think of – some crazy CGI moments that made my head spin in the best way possible, superheroes old and new, some laugh out loud moments and, of course, some pretty epic cameos. Flash’s origin story has been a long time coming and it certainly delivered.

Miller was enjoyable enough as our lead. I thought it was fun that they played two versions of Barry, giving them each different enough characteristics and mannerisms to keep things interesting. With an array of cast members including but not limited to Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Jeremy Irons and Kiersey Clemons, my heart was sold to Sasha Calle who portrayed Supergirl. Though her part wasn’t as elaborate as I was hoping, it was captivating enough that I can only dream we’ll see her again down the line.

Part of me cannot fathom how I almost gave The Flash a miss. Not only is it one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer, it is one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Now that DC is under a new team, I can only hope they will continue to improve.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) is your average, hardworking Italian woman who always knew she was destined for more. When she meets Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) at a party, she vows to do everything possible to land him as her husband. Marrying into the Gucci family will give her that stability and, most importantly, power. Over time it becomes apparent that Patrizia’s ambition is too much for the Guccis’ to handle causing a spiral of betrayal, and ultimately, murder.

Lady Gaga was the star in House Of Gucci. Despite her questionable Italian accent, her acting chops have stepped up even more since A Star Is Born. I couldn’t take my eyes off her and she really commanded every scene she was in. In a way it was almost as if Adam Driver wasn’t the best match for her, though you could tell he was trying his best. Another standout was in Jared Leto’s portrayal of Paolo. First of all, he’s completely unrecognizable in the role and he was hilarious too. I just wish we had had more of other supporting cast members in Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Salma Hayek. It didn’t seem like we got the full capacity of their talent.

My expectations for this movie were at an unbelievable high. What started off really strong unfortunately didn’t stay that way. The pacing slowed significantly and the run time was starting to wear on me. It definitely could have been cut down by about forty five minutes. It also seemed like there was a lot of build up for a short climax.

That being said, House Of Gucci was a fascinating take on the famous family. The only aspect I knew about their history was the murder and so I appreciated learning everything else. I truly believe that it is a film worth watching, if only for the performances. I can see some award show buzz in the future.

Rating: ♥♥♥