Let’s get the negative responses out of the way first. Some critics, such as Vulture writer Alison Willmore, didn’t like the film but still enjoyed watching it. 

HOUSE OF GUCCI is not a good movie but it is a good time?

— Alison Willmore (@alisonwillmore) November 9, 2021

Others didn’t think it was a cohesive movie at all, and each actor was too caught up in their own portrayal to deliver a streamlined story. 

House of Gucci is a bloated & uneven mess that feels like two different movies rolled in one. Every single cast member acts as though they are in a different movie except for Al Pacino, who seems to have understood the assignment and serves as the film’s MVP. #HouseofGucci pic.twitter.com/Y5NvVkNvqI

— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) November 9, 2021

Agreeing with the questionable tone, more critics thought the film was all flash and little substance.

Lacking in energy, style & camp, HOUSE OF GUCCI plods through deadly serious drama for 2.5 hours with an uneven tone. Lady Gaga, Adam Driver & Al Pacino deliver but a cartoonish Jared Leto feels like he’s in a different film. A disappointingly mediocre effort from Ridley Scott. pic.twitter.com/UIQod5wbYm

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) November 9, 2021

Sad to report House of Gucci is not good. At times you wonder if it’s Ridley’s first pass at an edit. More disappointing? Lady Gaga is bad. Not even CAMP good. There are moments when she’s simply dead behind the eyes. Reminded of Madonna in Body of Evidence. (1) pic.twitter.com/7Qz9dMPvsO

— Gregory Ellwood – The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) November 9, 2021

Even though some people weren’t buying it, others were completely sold on Scott’s latest. Let’s move on to those who gave positive buzz.