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68 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: Valentino: The Last Emperor, directed by Matt Tyrnauer, is a feature-length movie that takes the viewer inside the singular world of one of Italy’s most famous designers, Valentino Garavani. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of Valentino’s celebrated career, capturing the end of an era in global fashion. But at the heart of the film is a love story: the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. (42 West)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    Film music by Nino Rota provides a Fellini overlay.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    88
    The decadence is obvious. But true to the Valentino prerogative, it's beautiful - sad, too: a dream life moving into the unknown.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    60
    Lively and affectionate, Matt Tyrnauer's documentary is made for those who believe, as he does, that the work of fashion designer Valentino is worthy of the most respectful chronicle.

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