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Gia [Blu-ray]

Angelina Jolie (Actor), Elizabeth Mitchell (Actor) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
4.6 out of 5 stars 3,245 ratings
IMDb6.9/10.0
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November 8, 2011
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Genre Drama, Documentary/Biography
Format Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, Subtitled, Dolby, NTSC
Contributor Angelina Jolie, Michael Cristofer, Faye Dunaway, Marvin Worth, Elizabeth Mitchell, James D. Brubaker, Kylie Travis, David R. Ginsburg, Ilene Kahn Power, Jay McInerney, Mercedes Ruehl See more
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 6 minutes

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It's 1970s New York where designer jeans, disco, and drugs are rampant. America’s first supermodel, Gia, portrayed by Angelina Jolie in this Golden Globe award-winning performance, appears to have a charmed life. Sex, money, power, and fame are all here for the taking. When insecure Gia falls victim to life in the fast lane, however, her career and life become a casualty of life on the edge.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 883929188994
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Michael Cristofer
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, Subtitled, Dolby, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 6 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Mitchell, Kylie Travis, Mercedes Ruehl, Faye Dunaway
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ French, English, Spanish
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Marvin Worth, James D. Brubaker, Ilene Kahn Power, David R. Ginsburg
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ HBO Studios
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005ERX20E
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Jay McInerney, Michael Cristofer
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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I like the True life Story type of Movies and remember Seeing this when it came out so when I saw it I decided to add this to my movie collection and the price was good as well.
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  • Dr. Sparkles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cautionary Tale of Having It And Losing It All
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    After I watched Gia for the millionth time, I looked up the real Gia to see what she was about. This is the story of Gia Marie Carangi, a model in the 1980's whose drug use led to catching AIDS. The character is certainly no ordinary person. Gia is wild, fun, smart, bold, and loving. It shows her climb in the modeling industry and what a downfall can do to someone. The character is so interesting to watch that it makes the movie very easy to concentrate on. Angelina Jolie doesn't look much like the true Gia but I think the acting was a pretty good fit. The movie fills in the story with testaments from family members, friends, and more than friends. There is some comic relief in some of Gia's actions and her relationships with others for the most part are touching. Sure this is a cautionary tale of don't do drugs and how you can have everything and just lose it if you mess with them. That's just fine with me if a message can keep someone from going down a harmful path.
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  • South Carolina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gia & The Sweetest Thing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
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    Received two of each movie ordered.
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  • JW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good for a B class porn flick
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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    The acting was actually pretty good and the porn scenes we’re OK.
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  • Tee Cee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
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    So good,sad story
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  • MCHays
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is A.J. at her best.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
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    Would have been better, if they took the time to develope her mental state. This is a good movie and is hard to watch. Some of us have been there and were lucky not to have gotton Aids. There is a mental side to IV drug use and the movie does not go there.
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  • turtlex
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Film - Wonderful Acting - Good Storytelling
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2001
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    This is it folks - a genuine "breakout performance". We don't get them often enough so we should pay attention when we do.
    WARNING ::: This review reveals some plot points !
    "Gia", a film for HBO, stars Angelina Jolie, Faye Dunaway, Elizabeth Mitchell and Mercedes Ruehl.
    This film is the life-story of Gia Carangi, one of the first "supermodels". How big a star/model was Gia? Well, Cindy Crawford was dubbed the "young Gia" and the "next Gia" - that's how famous she was.
    Unfortunately, besides being the "face" of the day in the modelling world, she was also fairly famous for her drug addiction and ultimate fall from grace.
    If you want a more indepth depiction of Gia's life - there are a couple of books available. The best being "Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia".
    Back to the film.
    Angelina Jolie BECOMES Gia in every sense of the word. Her performance is one of the best portrayals of real people in years. She is completely and utter believable. She captures what is surely the essense of Gia. She brings a desparate wanting to the character that you can feel.
    Elizabeth Mitchell ( recently of "ER" fame ) co-stars and really provides an excellent touch-stone for Gia's tortured existance.
    There's nothing pretty about this film - it shows the whole story, the drugs, the parties, the sex, the pain and the suffering. It depicts, with little filter, the USING of Gia and her decent into her fate.
    It's no surprise that Angelina won a Golden Globe for this amazing performance. It's no surprise that she was nominated for an Emmy either. You're not able to take your eyes off her. As a matter of fact, this is a much awarded film - including a best actress award for Angelina Jolie at the LA Outfest.
    Faye Dunaway is mainly here for star power - almost as if they weren't sure Angelina Jolie could pull it off. She's okay here, but we all know that Faye has done some amazing work and here, she sort of phones it in.
    Mercedes Ruehl plays Gia's mother and she does a good job. She's a little over the top but you suspect it's an accurate portrayal.
    For the Angelina Jolie fan - it's a MUST SEE, MUST OWN film. For others, it really is worth the time and money.
    You don't often get a chance to see a young star make an amazing film like this. You'll see small tales of "Lisa" from her Academy Award winning performance in "Girl, Interupted" in Gia, but mostly you'll see an INCREDIBLE performance by Angelina Jolie. Really remarkable.
    FYI : There is an UNRATED version available on VHS that is currently not available on DVD. The UNRATED version contains more explict scenes ( specifically the shower sequence is longer ).
    In all, a great film. Well written, directed and acted. A real gem. Thank you HBO.
    All The Best, turtlex
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  • Flier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Too Real
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
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    AJ made this so realistic that it is difficult to believe it wasn't real. There is a lot of her in the film.

    Because she placed so much in the film, it is difficult to watch. Anyone who's known someone with Gia's challenges would benefit from the film. It should be shown in secondary schools.

    AJ brings superior human resourcefulness to her contributions; there is no one like her in this age, that I have seen. Glad the film didn't destroy her.
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  • Lyn Boundy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment
    Reviewed in Australia on April 2, 2021
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    Very good
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  • Ingrid C. Richaud
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in France on November 26, 2012
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    Magnifique jeu d'Angelina Jolie et un plaisir pour les yeux. L'histoire est un peu banale mais quand même très bien adapté à l’écran!
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  • RAFAEL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Imprescindible!
    Reviewed in Spain on August 13, 2024
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    Si te gusta Angelina, o las pelis de los 90s dramáticas, está es la tuya!.
    Un reparto con muy buenas actuaciones, y momentos emocionales e icónicos.
    La trágica vida de la "primera" supermodelo, contada con mucha crudeza.
    Queda muy recomendado este DVD.✨
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  • Amazon Guy.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Blu-Ray Quality is good...
    Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2014
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    “There is one scene from this movie when Angelina Jolie” said to her lover, you’re the only one who’s been good
    to me, that lover was played by Elizabeth Mitchell” this is not the first time she’s played a role in which she’s
    making out with a woman, “I hate saying Lesbian” she did it in two others, one I know is E.R. the other can’t remember,
    but back to what she said, after putting the girl through hell with her Drug problem. to say that, I think was very selfish,
    the girl had a lot of mommy problems, that she so desperately need, mommy would ratter go have her flings,
    than take care of her Daughter needs, or just being a mother,
    “Angelina Jolie did a fantastic job portraying “Gia Carangi” the nude scene of Miss Jolie was a site to see in itself,
    Portrayed to the fullest by Angelina, this will make you cry and Mad as hell, at the same time,
    all because of one person giving her a pick-me-up drug, that got her hooked, people always say why don’t you stop,
    if it was only that easy, no special features with this disc.
    Runtime 125 Min.
    English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.
    1.78:1
    This Blu-Ray Quality is good...
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  • Cecilia Mazzoni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo
    Reviewed in Italy on November 10, 2024
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    Dvd arrivato velocemente e in ottime condizioni. Struggente interpretazione della talentosa e bellissima Angelina Jolie. Lo consiglio
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