Gigi (1958)

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Set in turn-of-the-20th century Paris, the film opens with Honoré Lachaille among high society in the Bois de Boulogne. A charming old roué, he cynically remarks that "Like everywhere else, most people in Paris get married, but not all. There are some who will not marry, and some who do not marry. But in Paris, those who will not marry are usually men, and those who do not marry are usually women."

IMDB Rating: 6.8/10

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So marriage is not the only option for wealthy young bon vivants like his nephew Gaston, who is bored with life. The one thing Gaston truly enjoys is spending time with Madame Alvarez, whom he calls Mamita, and especially her granddaughter, the precocious, carefree Gilberte, aka Gigi. Following the family tradition, Madame Alvarez sends Gigi to her sister, Great Aunt Alicia, to be groomed as a courtesan and learn etiquette and charm. To Alicia, love is an art, and a necessary accomplishment for Gigi's social and economic future. The young girl initially is a very poor student who fails to understand the reasons behind her education. She enjoys spending time with Gaston, whom she regards as an elder brother.

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After Gaston publicly embarrasses his cheating mistress and tries to rebuild his reputation with endless parties, he decides to take a vacation by the sea. Gigi proposes if she beats him at a game of cards he must take her and Mamita along. He accepts, and she happily wins. During their holiday, Gigi and Gaston spend many hours together, and the two learn Honoré and Mamita once were romantically involved before becoming comfortable friends. Alicia insists Gigi's education must increase dramatically if she is to catch a prize such as Gaston. Gigi is miserable with her lessons, but endures them as a necessary evil, though she still seems awkward and bumbling to her perfectionist great-aunt.

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When Gaston sees Gigi in an alluring white gown, he tells her she looks ridiculous and storms out, but later returns and apologizes, offering to take her to tea to make amends. Mamita refuses, telling him a young girl seen in his company might be labeled in such a way as could damage her future. Enraged yet again, Gaston storms out and wanders the streets of Paris in a fury.

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Realizing he has fallen in love with Gigi, who no longer is the child he thought her to be, Gaston returns to Mamita and proposes he take Gigi as his mistress, promising to provide the girl with luxury and kindness. The young girl declines the offer, telling him she wants more for herself than to be passed between men, desired only until they tire of her and she moves on to another. Gaston is horrified at this portrayal of the life he wishes to give her, and leaves stunned.

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Gigi later decides she would rather be miserable with him than without him. Prepared to accept her fate as Gaston's mistress, Gigi emerges from her room looking like a woman. Gaston is enchanted and takes her to dinner at Maxim's, where she seems perfectly at ease.

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The stares of other patrons make Gaston extremely uncomfortable as he realizes Gigi's interpretation of things may have been accurate after all, and discovers his love for her makes the idea of her as his mistress an unbearable one. He leaves the party with Gigi in tow and takes her home without explanation. After wandering the streets throughout the night, he returns to Mamita's home and humbly asks for Gigi's hand in marriage.

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The final sequence reverts to Honoré Lachaille, proudly pointing out Gaston and Gigi riding in their carriage in the Bois de Boulogne, which is filled with high society. The couple are elegant, beautiful, and happily married. Honoré has been a framing device for the film, which can be seen as a romantic victory of love over cynicism.

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Gigi Blu-ray, Special Features and Extras
Matching the well-endowed feature set of the 2008 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, the Blu-ray edition of Gigi includes a decent collection of engrossing extras as well as a bonus, full-length French film. While most of the video content is presented in standard definition, fans will most likely be pleased with Warner's relatively extensive supplemental package.

• Audio Commentary: Using excerpts of interviews with actress Leslie Caron, film historian Jeanine Basinger discusses the genesis of the production, the original story, its numerous adaptations, and several challenges the filmmakers faced in bringing their version to the screen. Her commentary is a bit dry at times, but it's clear she's passionate about Gigi and perfectly equipped to dissect it.
• Thank Heaven (HD, 36 minutes): A recently-produced retrospective documentary (in high definition, no less!) that features interviews and archive footage, a detailed exploration of the film's winding history, and a surprising amount of rarely-seen clips from the era.
• The Vanishing Duck (SD, 7 minutes): A classic, 1958 Tom & Jerry cartoon in which the infamous mouse finds a way to turn invisible.
• Million Dollar Nickle (SD, 10 minutes): This 1958 propaganda short from the Common Council on American Unity asks people to send letters to other countries.
• 1949 French Adaptation of Gigi (SD, 83 minutes): More a curiosity than a legitimate supplement, this black-and-white, nonmusical adaptation of Gigi proceeded the 1958 American MGM version.
• Theatrical Trailer (SD, 4 minutes)

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Gigi Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation
Gigi belongs to a dying breed of films, most of which have been shuffled off and forgotten by modern moviegoers. Thankfully, studios like Warner have seen fit to give these catalog classics new life. While it isn't the sort of flick I enjoy sitting through more than once, even I can appreciate its excellent video transfer, solid audio tracks, and unique supplemental package. I wouldn't recommend Gigi to anyone who doesn't already adore films of its ilk and era, but I'm confident that anyone who enjoys '50s musicals will get their money's worth with this release.. Recommended.

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