The Great Gatsby directed by Baz Luhrmann, you knew would be spectacular. Baz tends to produce large pieces (although Australia was panned by many, something I could not understand, as I loved it and have watched it many times.) I therefore was wondering how The Great Gatsby would turn out. Having Leonardo DiCaprio playing Gatsby was a stroke of genius. He is such a phenomenal actor, and he portrays all the feelings that Gatsby has with such aplomb, that I sat there in awe of the acting ability of this man. The supporting cast comprising of Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire and Joel Eggerton were also well casted and each actor portrayed their roles well. Carey Mulligan, the rich girl, who Gasby loves, plays the delicate, Daisy loving Gatsby, yet also ruled is some ways by her husband. I thought Tobey Maguire was perfect as the teller of the story. As Daisy's cousin Nick he remembers the 'summer' in which all this takes place. Money, manipulation, imagination and love all take place within this movie.
I would be remiss in not mentioning the sets of the parties which take place, the over abundance of color, booze, life, which is indicative of a part of society in the 1920's.
This movie has depth, and the screen is filled with scenes of varying different shades of life and interactions of people. Baz has done is usual great job. Understanding the human condition is not always an easy thing, but through this movie you get to take a look.
4 out of 5.
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