The Great Gatsby
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: May 10, 2013
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MobyZJan 14, 2014
I can't understand why the critics panned this movie. I thought it was one of the most visually brilliant films I have seen. The visual imagery has also been well used to capture the period, the characters, the plot, the emotions and the moodI can't understand why the critics panned this movie. I thought it was one of the most visually brilliant films I have seen. The visual imagery has also been well used to capture the period, the characters, the plot, the emotions and the mood of the movie. Leonardo DiCaprio turns in a fine performance and is well supported by Tobey Maguire. I enjoyed every bit of it.… Expand
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xolveNov 12, 2014
First half impressions:
Buhrman applies the same meandering, gen-next pandering schizophrenic approach to ruining a classic as he did to Shakespeare, by way of "modernising it" ie. destroying the intent, feel and meaning of the originalFirst half impressions:
Buhrman applies the same meandering, gen-next pandering schizophrenic approach to ruining a classic as he did to Shakespeare, by way of "modernising it" ie. destroying the intent, feel and meaning of the original work.
At least the orchestral soundtrack is nicely worked.
I would've preferred to see something with the same production values but retaining the pace and intelligence of the book. Sadly, nothing is available in film form. This is the best we can get. Unfortunate, sad, and a devastating commentary on the expected intelligence of the movie-going populace in this day and age. Making the visuals match the style of the times while altering the musical and video-editing epoch to such a high degree gave a jaded, undereducated feeling to the entire ensemble. The acting is good, toby mcguire does his thing, leonardo dicaprio does his thing, but in Burhman's films, actors are little more than props in a visual story, his effervescent sherbet fizz version of a film.

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By the second half Buhrman slows the pace down and it approaches being a normal, contemporary film and a good depiction of the novel. It is unfortunate that he felt the need to hook the audience in with what they expected of him from previous films in the first half. It shows a lack of faith in the audience. More space is given to the actors to actually act in the second half, and the editing slows down long enough to show actual story rather than filigree. The music becomes more appropriate while remaining touches of contemporary work remain. I'm glad he actually managed to show some emotion in this half of the film. The characters develop some depth and become human. I'm happy I watched this half with exception to the two moments of stylised violence that felt emotionally out-of-place with the resonance of the portrayed situation.… Expand
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mvoelckerJan 28, 2014
Beautiful picture with really good actors and a interesting story, but the jay-z songs in the middle of the 20s NY scenario and the extremely computerized buildings and cities didn`t convince me.
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FilmVirtueMar 28, 2015
It is a more faithful film than the previous remake of The Great Gatsby and thus is more watchable, but this version is seem more interested in it's special effects rather than a full focused story.
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lukechristianscAug 2, 2015
Another adaptation of Fitzgerald's pièce de résistance novel also the second film adaptation of 1974 film. I haven't read the novel, but what I've heard about this is this movie is that it stays true to the novel, which fans of the novel willAnother adaptation of Fitzgerald's pièce de résistance novel also the second film adaptation of 1974 film. I haven't read the novel, but what I've heard about this is this movie is that it stays true to the novel, which fans of the novel will love about this movie but what people are worried about is director Baz Luhrmann distracting the viewers with too much eye candy and not making it more realistic also you don't buy the fact it's the 20's it has a terrible pop culture style if the movie didn't to much Jay Z music it could be more realistic. The cast is selling it, we actually get to know these characters and do a good job. Luhrmann does screw up the realism but it's a fun ravishing movie with great clothing design and intoxicating breathless party scenes and brainy dialogue. Screenwriter Craig Pearce and Baz Luhrmann (whom Luhrmann wrote the script) do a pretty astonishing job writing 20's brainy dialogue and a having dreamlike quality to the film. DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan have some okay "Romeo and Juliet" chemistry also Tobey Maguire was great too as the narrorator also a loyal friend to Gastby. A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. Grade A… Expand
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tania9torresApr 3, 2014
This is a story that lots of us have heard of. I personally enjoy this movie more than the old one. The main thing I like is that the creator could link the times when the Gatsby is from and nowadays. The costumes and decorations were fromThis is a story that lots of us have heard of. I personally enjoy this movie more than the old one. The main thing I like is that the creator could link the times when the Gatsby is from and nowadays. The costumes and decorations were from 'there, but the music was from our time. Some of the music were following the style ofjazz and some were just like dubstep, which helped to notice tge difference between two worlds. However, behind that, I felt like I am there with Gatsby and other characters, feeling everything they feel. Good new production, but I reccomend to read the book before watching.… Expand
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B-RAXJun 30, 2014
I’ll have this soundtrack going though my head for the next couple of weeks. The Great Gatsby takes place in a futuristic feeling twenties which gives the movie a very entertaining yet confusing setting. The movie follows an average New YorkI’ll have this soundtrack going though my head for the next couple of weeks. The Great Gatsby takes place in a futuristic feeling twenties which gives the movie a very entertaining yet confusing setting. The movie follows an average New York Wall Street broker who takes an interest in his mysterious neighbor, Mr. Gatsby. It’s hard to say what this movie is really about without giving away too much. For a movie based on a critically acclaimed novel written in the the mid-twenties, it sure has a modern feel to it. This aspect of the film bugged me at first, but I quickly got used to it, falling into the surreal fantasy of Gatsby's world. I found this movie very entertaining and fun, all while being clever. The film had a very exaggerated feel to it, like a play on broadway. At first it was distracting but the style grew on me as the movie progressed. So I have to say acting was pretty good, Leonardo DiCaprio knocked it out of the park as usual with a great performance. On more of the downside the film lacked a sense of reality and pushed characters past the point of being believable. I felt it didn't really try to be anything it wasn't, and seemed to be pretty self-aware. The movie looked and sounded great. I recommend it for a different kind of movie watching experience.… Expand
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TEMMay 29, 2014
The cast is excellent and it all looks perfect. I suggest reading the book first as it makes the movie better. I like Jay Z so I have no problem with the music selections. Overall, a good movie but Fitzgerald's story ultimately drags theThe cast is excellent and it all looks perfect. I suggest reading the book first as it makes the movie better. I like Jay Z so I have no problem with the music selections. Overall, a good movie but Fitzgerald's story ultimately drags the movie down a little.… Expand
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DanRichJun 13, 2014
The Great Gatsby looks to be very simple, but it actually hides a very complex story that is more than a romantic, high society, what ever story. charismatic Jay Gatsby uses all of New York to weave his shell game. It is so well written thatThe Great Gatsby looks to be very simple, but it actually hides a very complex story that is more than a romantic, high society, what ever story. charismatic Jay Gatsby uses all of New York to weave his shell game. It is so well written that when reading a lot of reviews, professional and not, so many do not see the forest through the trees. What Mr. Fitzgerald has done is woven multiple stories into one character, and made it look easy. The movie was well done on all aspects… Expand
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vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014
A surprising emotional scope blended with good cinematography, a great soundtrack and very stylish direction gives Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby a grand overall feel.
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RanSBuzzSep 13, 2014
"The Great Gatsby" is just another movie that proves Leonardo DeCaprio deserves an Oscar. Sure the movie was even more complicated than i expected, which made me feel less and less a fan of the movie, but the only thing that was 100% positive"The Great Gatsby" is just another movie that proves Leonardo DeCaprio deserves an Oscar. Sure the movie was even more complicated than i expected, which made me feel less and less a fan of the movie, but the only thing that was 100% positive was Leonardo Decaprio's acting. Amazing.… Expand
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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014
"The Great Gatsby" 10 Scale Rating: 7.5 (Very Good) ...

The Good: Extremely well acted with brilliant performances everywhere. Even Carey Mulligan (who I typically dislike) did an amazing job. You've come to expect it, but DiCaprio brought"The Great Gatsby" 10 Scale Rating: 7.5 (Very Good) ...

The Good: Extremely well acted with brilliant performances everywhere. Even Carey Mulligan (who I typically dislike) did an amazing job. You've come to expect it, but DiCaprio brought his A game. I think the most shocking to me was Tobey Maguire, who I usually find to be average on his best days. He did a great job too. Some people disliked the tone and felt that it strayed from the book, but I thought the tone was perfectly fine.

The Bad: The modern rap/dance/R&B soundtrack was distracting and very out of place. A few party scenes were too long and at times I got tired of watching slow-mo dance and debauchery set to Jay Z.… Expand
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wornoutspinesJul 1, 2015
The simplicity behind the story is almost laughable, it’s been done, and it’s déjà-vu but The Great Gatsby plays its cards right. It’s starts with the execution, the directing, the photography and the acting is impressive. You can see BazThe simplicity behind the story is almost laughable, it’s been done, and it’s déjà-vu but The Great Gatsby plays its cards right. It’s starts with the execution, the directing, the photography and the acting is impressive. You can see Baz Luhrmann’s stamp throughout the film, it’s colorful, loud, and a bit in your face but it works because it fits Nick (Tobey Maguire)’s point of view. Nick’s the one telling the story, so the excess, the sensory overload, the overwhelming aspect of the fast life of the roaring 20s New York is exactly how a guy like Nick would experience it.

The director knows music and how to use it, and did an interesting job with it. The music of the past and the present are intertwined and it works. The familiarity of the present song are there but the 1920s beats takes you back and deeper into that lavish world.

The film is in its core a human story, with romance, drama, and a hint of mystery. The direction captures the themes and morals of the story really well but the actors’ performances bring it home. Tobey Maguire’s voice over and performance is nuanced, he’s an observer and a participant at the same time in the film. Leonardo DiCaprio is at the peak of his powers, in full command of his acting abilities, he’s brilliant in this film. Joel Edgerton, Elizabeth Debicki, and Isla Fisher should be mentioned because they were very good. Carey Mulligan is the one I wasn’t completely sold on the first time around - she looked too young - but watching it again I get it and understand how she could have been cast in this film.

The Great Gatsby is entertaining and quite captivating, Baz Luhrmann knows how to shoot grand epic love stories.

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jlhg11Jan 29, 2015
One of those few movies that gives its book incredible life (not saying it necessarily reflects the book).
Great soundtrack. Leo does wonderful.
Spiderman is definitely not my favorite actor by an stretch but he fits in great.
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AaronDWassermanJun 26, 2015
A pretty solid adaption of the classic book. Dicaprio and Maguire give their all with this film and totally capture the characters right off the page. There are alot of problems with the editing and script however.
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mc_rynFeb 21, 2016
Movie critics are useless.............................................................................................................................................
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Jonte_V19Oct 31, 2015
This is one of the greatest movie of the 21 st century. The acting, the filming and the story, it's all there and it's perfectly done in every way possible. As always Leo is just amazing but it's really Tobey Maguire's part in the movieThis is one of the greatest movie of the 21 st century. The acting, the filming and the story, it's all there and it's perfectly done in every way possible. As always Leo is just amazing but it's really Tobey Maguire's part in the movie whitch is outstanding. Ten out of ten all the way.… Expand
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LimitedEditionJul 27, 2019
Mir hat der Film gut gefallen, kann mir aber gut vorstellen, dass er großteils Geschmackssache ist.
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UbervaagDec 26, 2015
Stunning movie. The music, vivid colors, amazing scenery, all combined
in such a beautiful fashion. The movie perfectly fit Gatsby's dream, it
felt so euphoric and dreamy, but at the same time so sensible and real. An entertaining movieStunning movie. The music, vivid colors, amazing scenery, all combined
in such a beautiful fashion. The movie perfectly fit Gatsby's dream, it
felt so euphoric and dreamy, but at the same time so sensible and real.
An entertaining movie I'll definitely consider to re-watch when high.… Expand
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HeidiKJan 25, 2016
Marvelous performances, style, costumes, mindblowing soundtrack. 100 out of 100! The best "Gatsby", in my opinion. Loved every minute of it. Leonardo DiCaprio is phenomenal.
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simonerodriguezMar 13, 2016
**** the critics, **** the negative comments! this one of the BEST movies LEO has EVER done!!! if i could i would watch this movie a thousand times a day! the music, the lights, the scenery everything was so spot on!!! i read the book and i**** the critics, **** the negative comments! this one of the BEST movies LEO has EVER done!!! if i could i would watch this movie a thousand times a day! the music, the lights, the scenery everything was so spot on!!! i read the book and i can say that a movie finally does a book justice… Expand
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eva3si0nNov 2, 2022
The Great Gatsby is a beautiful film and one of the best of Leonardo DiCaprio's career. Of course, the film has a magnificent literary source that gives an interesting dramatic script. The Great Gatsby is one of the best films about the eraThe Great Gatsby is a beautiful film and one of the best of Leonardo DiCaprio's career. Of course, the film has a magnificent literary source that gives an interesting dramatic script. The Great Gatsby is one of the best films about the era of the 20s in the United States, even before the Great Depression. Beautiful bright picture and great cast. Just a fantastic work of dressers, they perfectly conveyed the historical era. In The Great Gatsby, in the center of the plot, the contrast between the old aristocratic society and the new society, which achieved everything in life with its work. And this confrontation between the two societies is reflected in the scenes of parties, in the clothes and behavior of the heroes. Leonardo DiCaprio played one of his best roles. An excellent film that will suit all people, regardless of the return.… Expand
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AshleySehmannMar 28, 2017
Baz Lurhmann's rendition of The Great Gatsby is absolutely perfect. It was an amazing illustration of a timeless classic romance told with a modern day twist. The music, the effects, and the actors were all carefully picked and perfectlyBaz Lurhmann's rendition of The Great Gatsby is absolutely perfect. It was an amazing illustration of a timeless classic romance told with a modern day twist. The music, the effects, and the actors were all carefully picked and perfectly placed! Normally I am not one for movie remakes of books, but this one outdid any expectation that I had. The book is much more intelligent, dramatically romantic and devastating but the movie was so creative, beautifully simplistic and full of emotion - exactly what I like in a movie!… Expand
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KelvinSelimorApr 16, 2023
The Great Gatsby. Love is dangerous. An insanely beautiful film adaptation of the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The picture has two parts, this is the beginning, which is very beautifully shot, from which everything is notThe Great Gatsby. Love is dangerous. An insanely beautiful film adaptation of the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The picture has two parts, this is the beginning, which is very beautifully shot, from which everything is not entirely clear, but you look at it all like a painting on canvas. The second part is already a more mundane movie that tells a certain story. All the actors showed their characters amazingly, forever securing a recognizable shot from the party for Leonardo DiCaprio. Also, the Gatsby character himself is very interesting and mysterious, and only when you begin to guess what kind of person he is, he turns the whole idea upside down.… Expand
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Moore_CalebSep 12, 2017
My favorite movie of all time! This movie is perfectly done with great direction from Baz Luhrmann. This is one of my favorite Leonardo DiCaprio performances of his career. Every line in this movie grasp you and the love between Daisy andMy favorite movie of all time! This movie is perfectly done with great direction from Baz Luhrmann. This is one of my favorite Leonardo DiCaprio performances of his career. Every line in this movie grasp you and the love between Daisy and Gatsby feel so real. I also love Toby Maguire's performance in this movie, easily his best of his career. This movie is a must see and if you have not seen it, watch it!… Expand
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FilipeNetoFeb 23, 2018
This film adapts the greatest novel of Scott Fitzgerald, which explores the dark past and love affairs of a wealthy American millionaire in the twenties. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, which ensures the screenplay with Craig Pearce, has LeonardoThis film adapts the greatest novel of Scott Fitzgerald, which explores the dark past and love affairs of a wealthy American millionaire in the twenties. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, which ensures the screenplay with Craig Pearce, has Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role.

The film has a good script, faithful to the novel. Unfortunately, the dramatization soften the symbolism of certain elements. The optician signal, for example, is no more than a piece of scenario. Leo DiCaprio was at the height of his role and, although isn't a particularly inspired interpretation, sought to incorporate his character's personality. Tobey Maguire didn't convinced me, his character looks like a jerk, who drooled over the things of his rich neighbor. The sets and costumes are excellent and show eloquently the ostentation of the nouveau-riche and the madness of the twenties. The soundtrack, which ranges from the strong rhythms of Charleston and the deep melancholy of blues, captures the dichotomy of feelings, experiences and personalities of the characters.

This film is interesting in several aspects and, in my opinion, captures the essential of Fitzgerald's book. Of course, some things implicit in the novel were not portrayed in the film, but that's not makes this film a bad adaptation. Nothing replaces the book and, when we go to the movies, we have to understand that first. This is a very reasonable film. It could be better, but isn't bad at all.… Expand
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Cateash77Jul 14, 2018
This is a brilliant movie, especially amazing in 3D at the cinema if you ever get the chance. The mediocre reviews baffle me, Fitzgerald would have loved this adaptation I am sure and I'm a huge fan of the book, it was a defining book for meThis is a brilliant movie, especially amazing in 3D at the cinema if you ever get the chance. The mediocre reviews baffle me, Fitzgerald would have loved this adaptation I am sure and I'm a huge fan of the book, it was a defining book for me as a teenager. Beautiful movie and brilliant acting, truly original.… Expand
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GrachechkovskiJan 2, 2019
The beautiful story about love, imagination and aspiration. This film has answer on question: what do you do for your love? But I don't understand one moment - why Nick came to doctor and lived in his house, while he had wrote the novel?
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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a drama film which, as I've already mentioned, is set in the 1920s. It has romantic elements to it as well and it covers themes including greed and excess.

It was quite a mysterious film from early on, with some impressive visual effects. The film starts off with what appears like a kaleidoscope shape graphic/slowly moving images which the camera zooms in on and which morphs in to something different, which is quite spooky in a sense. It seemed, certainly to me, to be intriguing and possibly a bit bizarre and that definitely helped to pique my interest in it. As the next few scenes started, it appeared more like a traditional film, with characters coming and going and a fair emphasis on dialogue. The furnishings of the various houses featured is both bright and unsurprisingly quite decadent and I enjoyed watching it if only to take in the environments its set in. The film seemed quite immersive to me, with the musical soundtrack/score helping to add to the feeling of certain scenes, for example with upbeat music played during party scenes and so on. I was a bit surprised to hear that quite modern sounding hip hop style music (some pieces by Jay-Z) was played during some scenes, given its set in the 1920s - that didn't quite feel right to me, feeling slightly disingenuous. There is also jazz music featured, which is more suitable for the age its set in, or I'd certainly presume so anyway.

If I had to describe this film in one word only, it would have to be excess, or, if I could describe in three words then it'd be 'depiction of excess'. It is quite slick and rather engrossing, particularly at the start. It didn't overly surprise me to hear that Baz Luhrmann directed this film, as it shares some things in common with his previous films (the vivid lighting, heavy use of music and extravagent characters).

Cast wise, Leonardo DiCaprio played the main/title character, Jay Gatsby. As is usual for DiCaprio's roles, he plays a quite sophisticated, somewhat suave and well regarded man. I never used to like DiCaprio when I was younger, although nowadays I tend to like the films he appears in but from what little I know, I'm not especially keen on the actor himself (I suppose thats not entirely relevant though). He seemed reasonably well cast in this film - I like the fact that Luhrmanns films tend to be good at somehow balancing the mix of looking partly dreamlike and also seeming impressively realistic as well. Its hard to entirely elaborate on that but I feel its the case. The other main character, that of Nick Carraway, is played by Tobey Maguire, who I felt was also well cast, seeming quite unsure and a bit of a fish out of water, while trying to decide what to think of his lavish neighbour (Gatbsy himself, of course). Other cast members include Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan (who very much looks the part as a well off citizen of the time) Isla Fisher as Myrtle Wilson, Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan and Jason Clarke as George Wilson.

I liked the fact that during particularly fast paced scenes, such as parties and during car rides and so on, cameras are cut to and fro, with the characters shown from various angles and even some instances of cameras zooming down from above air, as if filmed from a helicopter or some such. I suppose some people may not like this, with it constantly moving about, for some people that might be slightly disorientating or distracting but I felt it kept me feeling intrigued to see what would happen next and it helped prevent scenes from seeming unnecessarily bland or stale.


Content wise, this film features some relatively mild profanities and a couple of racist remarks, some sexual references and content, although no detailed graphic sex scenes as such (partial nudity is shown but nothing especially explicit). Also the film clearly depicts a time when both drinking alcohol in excess and smoking excessively was very much in vogue and it could be argued that this film glamorises it. Time wise, the film is set shortly after the Prohibition era ended, hence most people were taking advantage at their new found ability to buy and consume alcohol and the like. The film carries a 12 rating to reflect this content.

I liked the character development present in this film, with Nick Carraway being quite a likeable character. There's some witty dialogue and I felt it was relatively engrossing and engaging, certainly in the first half of the film. If I were to add any more criticism, I'd say that the pace slows down somewhat and it did feel a bit more bland in the second half of the film and I felt a little distracted from it. Jay Gatsby isn't the most likeable of characters, given that he's quite smug and so on, although his background is intriguing.

Yes I would recommend this film, as I thought it was quite stylish and had a good use of colour, it was relatively immersive and was generally a decent watch.… Expand
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bradens584Dec 19, 2020
This movie looks spectacular. Incredibly lavish sets, with intricate detail and hundreds of extras, the Great Gatsby might be the most visually appealing film I’ve ever seen. But most critics aren’t willing to give it much praise above that.This movie looks spectacular. Incredibly lavish sets, with intricate detail and hundreds of extras, the Great Gatsby might be the most visually appealing film I’ve ever seen. But most critics aren’t willing to give it much praise above that. Now, I haven’t read the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel that this is based on, and I will admit the film gets off to a rough start, but honestly, I think this is a really great movie. Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are both brilliant, and it’s really well-written, all topped off with some good cinematography. There’s some pacing issues, but overall this well worth the watch.… Expand
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MrPajamasMar 17, 2022
I'm speechless. From beginning to end, it grabbed me and never let go. I really liked the way this film was told. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Nick and Jay and when Daisy was thrown in it was even more interesting. I don't haveI'm speechless. From beginning to end, it grabbed me and never let go. I really liked the way this film was told. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Nick and Jay and when Daisy was thrown in it was even more interesting. I don't have much more to add. I enjoyed it and it was a very successful romantic drama in my eyes. I would also like to highlight the music, which also improved the film in places. For me, a great film that I recommend.… Expand
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adnan_soysalOct 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film will be a classic in time, with its scenes, dialogues, soundtracks.
It's a heart breaking story of AMERICAN DREAM FOR LOVE and LOVE IS BLIND.
It is based on Francis Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same name. I did not read the novel.

Gatsby was born to a poor rural family in North Dakota.
From childhood he dreams that he is destined to be a great man.
He is very optimistic, and believes if one wants too much of a thing, he should be able to get it.
And means of reaching those goals seem to be not a matter of concern for him.
It looks like Gatsby's frustration with being poor, being in lower end of the society starts with childhood. Just before attending WW I he fells in love with Daisy in a party.
While Gatsby is poor and uneducated, Daisy belongs to high end society. Nevertheless they promise to each other to marry when the War ends. On his return, he finds out that she is married with another rich man, Tom.
Tom studied at Yale, is a polo sport star, and heir to very rich family. He enjoys being member of white high class society.
He believes that there are differences between classes, and races. He is a racist.
He is also cheating on Daisy with Myrtle, wife of poor garage owner George.
Daisy seems to be not in great with love with Tom, neither she minds Tom's cheating on her. She got stuck in this life. But she does not mind as long as she is rich and surrounded by the people of that world.
They are living in a fancy mansion in Long Island next to bay.

Gatsby is obsessed with her love, and he thinks he can get her back, if he is also rich. His childhood obsession of WILL starts moving.
Well somehow, (somehow is illegal ways), he becomes filthy rich.
He buys a château on the other side of the bay across the Daisy's house. Though he is uncomfortable with his lack of education and high class culture, he tries to cover that up with huge open public parties at his château. Among the guests are senator, famous actress. He expects one day Daisy will also attend.
Party scenes at château are display of American capitalism's might. I am not sure if there is any other film that displays joyful, optimistic, extravagant sphere of 1920s economic boomdays.

Gatsby lives in two worlds. One is stressful illegal world, running and keeping up the business, dealing with criminals.
Other one is the one who child like a optimistic, having pure love for Daisy.

Gatsby meets with Daisy with at Nick's small house which is next to his château.
Then their affair starts.
Nick is a distant cousin of Daisy, and friend of Tom from Yale.
He studied literature at Yale, but eventually ended up working in the fancy financial world of New York.
How Nick ended up living in a house next to Gatsby's château is unclear. And this proximity introduces Gatsby to Nick and he asks this Tea Party arrangement with Daisy.

Nick is almost in all the scenes.
He presents this natural objective observer type of fellow having equal distance to everyone, having trust of everyone. Tom, Daisy, Gatsby likes him a lot. He is part of all social occasions.
I think viewer has the same feeling for Nick. Most loved man of the movie.
Tobey Maguire's uninterrupted attraction took the viewer into the movie.

Eventually Gatsby asks Daisy to tell Tom to leave him. Gatsby is confident Daisy loves him and does not love Tom.
But here he is blinded by love. Daisy sees the class difference between Tom and Gatsby.
Gatsby optimism, naivety misses this.

While Gatsby is waiting for a phone call from Daisy to return to him, he gets shot and killed by George, the poor garage owner. George killed Gatsby thinking that his wife is killed in traffic accident by a reckless driver. George thinks driver was Gatsby. He also thinks Gatsby had affair with his wife.
But truth is his wife is killed by Daisy driving Gatsby huge shiny yellow car, Gatsyb was sitting next to her. They ran away after the accident.
While Gatsby is hiding this fact, and ready to be accused of accident, Daisy on the eve of the accident, told Tom she was driving the car and killed Myrtle. Tom and Daisy already made plan to leave New York.
One feels heart broken, and sympathy for Gatsby's naivety belief being rich will be enough to get her back.

At the funeral of Gatsby, no one, including Daisy, shows up, but only Nick.
Because he is portrayed as a murderer and having affair with a married woman.
This is the scene one feels, questions love is also sickness, or a drug.

Nick leaves New York getting sick and tired of all the fake lifes, deception he sees there.
Movie starts with he is narrating from a sanatorium where he gets psychological treatment. His doctor advises him to write the entire story that brought him to sanatorium.
And he does that, and he names his memorise The Great Gatsby. Nick sees Gatsby as the only real one in the ocean of fakeness and deception.… Expand
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stacyshystovskaDec 26, 2020
This romantic drama is based on the well-known novel, 'The Great Gatsby', which was written by F. S. Fitzgerald in 1925. It is the most vivid representation of the Jazz Age novels. The production of the movie started in 2011 and it was shownThis romantic drama is based on the well-known novel, 'The Great Gatsby', which was written by F. S. Fitzgerald in 1925. It is the most vivid representation of the Jazz Age novels. The production of the movie started in 2011 and it was shown on screen in 2013. It is set in 1922 on Long Island and was directed by Baz Luhrmann. Some of his famous works include Moulin Rouge! (2001), Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Australia (2008). Jay Gatsby, played by the brilliant Leonardo DiCaprio, is the best possible fit for this role. Tobey Maguire, who is known for his role in Spider-Man (2002), plays Nick Carraway. Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton were cast to play Daisy and Tom Buchanan.

Nick Carraway tells the story of his mysterious neighbor, Mr. Gatsby, who throws parties, but has never attended any of them. That will soon change.

This is a very beautiful and refined movie, executed in exquisite taste. The beauty of the visuals defies the imagination. The soundtrack, "Young and Beautiful" written by Lana Del Rey and Rick Nowels in 2012, is indeed a bright and notable example of musical art. The screenplay is full of expressive dialogues that help moviegoers better understand the emotional state of the characters.

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AJ_13Dec 27, 2022
THE GOOD: Outstanding acting, interesting script and characters. Baz Luhrmann's style is unique. THE BAD: I don't understand some of the choices made by Luhrmann, and his style can be really convulsive at times.
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HabibiehakimJun 23, 2022
I mean once you have a fascinating and incredible story like this, a stellar star like DiCaprio, Maguire, Mulligan, and of course not to mention Joel Edgerton and Elizabeth Debicki perform almost as amazing as all first three star above them,I mean once you have a fascinating and incredible story like this, a stellar star like DiCaprio, Maguire, Mulligan, and of course not to mention Joel Edgerton and Elizabeth Debicki perform almost as amazing as all first three star above them, the great Baz Luhrmann's with his great direction and style of filmmaking, the result is as for me expected to be like this incredibly well done, there is nothing i can actually compare like maybe some people who read the novel or watch the 1974 version because i haven't read the novel and seen that version and as the first timer with the story, it is a very clever, heartbreaking, intense and powerful love story that adapted amazingly by Baz Luhrmann's, i wouldn't say The Great Gatsby is a perfect movie but what the movie mostly accomplish is basically covered the little nit picky moments in the film, and still overall The Great Gatsby is still a truly great movie.… Expand
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liamexeJun 6, 2023
Despite going into this movie knowing nothing about the plot, I was immediately engrossed. The parties in this movie are a visual feast for the eyes, and they really take you back to New York in the 1920s. The visuals in this movie are reallyDespite going into this movie knowing nothing about the plot, I was immediately engrossed. The parties in this movie are a visual feast for the eyes, and they really take you back to New York in the 1920s. The visuals in this movie are really wonderful and just contribute so much to the story. Even without mentioning The Great Gatsby, this movie is a big winner when accompanied by the soundtrack. Every scene is transformed by Leonardo DiCaprio's presence, who plays one of the most intriguing characters I have ever seen. If it weren't for the attractive Carey Mulligan, who portrays Daisy Daisy Buchanan, then my eyes might not have been drawn to this film.… Expand
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gatsbAug 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fantastical movie, Maguire is the goat. HEY GET THE HELL OUTTAA HERE.… Expand
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