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The cast is beautiful as is the script. The scenes are a visual feast. It is as if Luhrmann reached into Fitzgerald's vision of the 20's, pulled out the heart of it and merged it with what society is today, over nine decades later. Alongside personal strife, we see social inequality, abuse of drugs and alcohol, political and moral corruption, and the failure of financial institutions and their responsibility to people. This movie will make you feel that these issues will always be relevant, and that not much changes from generation to generation. The achingly romantic and hopeful Gatsby is played impeccably by DiCaprio. He has aged into a beautiful man while still possessing those boyish good looks. The beginning of the movie has you itching to see Gatsby and hear him speak, and when he finally appears he holds on and captivates throughout the movie. The movie may awaken something in you, a memory of when you were crazy in love with a person or in love with an idea for what your life should be. DiCaprio embodies a dream and makes you root for him, even though he is shown to be a liar and a man who is desperately trying to steal another's wife- all that does not matter because we see the gentle child-like frailty in him and identify with it. DiCaprio is was perfect for the role. I must say that I didn't think that Mulligan can pull the role of Daisy, however, she didn't disappoint. It made Gatsby's love and desire for her even more fascinating- she was beautiful to him and that's all that mattered. Mulligan was able to play the spoiled and dazed rich girl well, while adding an emotional dimension to the character. Tobey Mcguire definitely held his own, and his story line had an interesting deviation from the novel which was enjoyable. All in all I think it is a must see movie.Read full review
Leonardo DiCaprio truly shines in Baz Luhrmann's, "The Great Gatsby". Leo does a phenomenal job portraying the late Jay Gatsby and projecting an alpha male image that only true quality men would want to emulate. Who wouldn't want Jay Gatsby's life of abundance, wealth, and good charm? Most people don't strive for the least, they go for the best and in this movie, it shows what the downfalls of having all this wealth can be like as well as the up swings. Great adaptation from the book as well with amazingly vivid cinematography. Next up, The Wolf of Wall St on Blue-Ray!
Perfect companion to the book! The film depicts the lavish lifestyle of the Roaring 20s and the life that Gatsby created for himself.
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a great movie heart breaking
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Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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