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Valentino: The Last Emperor Review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 4.0
    68

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 50

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    Watching the movie is a little like gorging on chocolate and Champagne until that queasy moment arrives when you realize you've consumed far too much.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety

    What adds heart, and humor, is the interplay between the legendary couturier and Giancarlo Giammetti, his longtime partner in business and life.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    A documentary with privileged access to the legendary designer in his studio, workshop, backstage, his homes, even aboard his yacht and private jet.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    Unexpectedly involving documentary.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    Entertaining and even poignant.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    Seldom has a film explored such exotica as Valentino's world -- the gowns, the galas, the villas, the private jets -- with such a sense of momentous drama behind the glitz.

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  • 91

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Film music by Nino Rota provides a Fellini overlay.

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