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This film is based off the 1925 novel, of the same name, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nick Carraway moves to New York to become a bond broker in the 1920's. Nick rekindles a friendship with his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom Buchanan. Nick is soon pulled into his neighbors, Jay Gatsby, estranged life. All too soon, Nick becomes a part of Gatsby's master plan.
This film is directed by Baz Luhrmann. I can't tell how closely it follows the novel. But to watch this film, audiences have to keep an open mind. This, 143 minute film, has a story that is a great tragic story of romance, and the struggle between new and old money. The film keeps the story through the main characters narrative. The stories narrative can be mildly confusing since it goes in and out of different times, and adds some history to the film. It also paints a different portrait of the 1920's american dream and its upper class citizens. The backgrounds for this film are marvelous too watch on screen even if it is over the top. However, the modern music pulled audiences away from the full classic feel of the 1920's experience. It would have added a different layer if the music maintained a classic jazz style. This film also feels like a musical with all the background music it uses. This film's cinematography is very over the top, particularly in the beginning of the film. Its style harkens back to another tragic romance film. The eccentrics' of it is befitting of the chaos surrounding the characters. If you're not used to this style, it can be too overpowering that you miss the heart of the story.
The cast worked amazingly well together in this film. Tobey Maguire played the role of Nick Carraway. He was great in his role. He created the image of the troubled writer with a tragic story perfectly. Leonardo DiCaprio played the role of Jay Gatsby. He was great in his role. He created an eccentric character with a secret obsession Carey Mulligan played the role of Daisy Buchanan. She was good in her role. Until the end, you never know if you should hate her or love her. Joel Edgerton played the role of Tom Buchanan. He was great in his role. Elizabeth Debicki played the role of Jordan Baker. She was good in her limited role.I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great tragic love story even if it is fairly over the top at moments.
Answer to last blog: Actor Terrence Howard, Iron Man, also stared in the film The Brave One.
What other film has directed Baz Luhrmann directed?
Chicago
Moulin Rouge
Nine
The Phantom of the Opera
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