Synopsis:
Nick Carraway narrates his past relationships with the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a reclusive and wealthy man who holds extremely lavish parties at his mansion. Gatsby uses his relationship with Nick to gain access to the lost love of his life, a woman already married. Gatsby and his love begin an affair, but her husband becomes aware of it as Gatsby urges her to leave her husband and stay with him. Tragedies unfold as love triangles break up into pieces throughout the course of an evening, leaving everyone heartbroken.
Review:
So I've never reviewed a movie before, and I definitely don't claim to be a movie critic, but I just wanted to share some thoughts on the new movie The Great Gatsby. I just received it last week from Netflix, I know I'm so behind the times but that's what a baby does to you. I had wanted to see it in theaters but hubby did not and so I didn't push it.
Anyways, I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a gorgeous movie. I loved the the cinematography and the glitz and glam of the 1920's costumes and sets. The whole way through it, I kept thinking how the cinematography reminded me of Baz Luhrmann films... and sure enough, after it was over I checked it, and it was directed by Luhrmann! Do I know directors or what? He's the only one I can recognize though just by watching the movie. I haven't liked all of his movies (Strictly Ballroom), but I like most, especially Moulin Rouge.
I also enjoyed the movie because I finally felt like I understood the appeal of the story. I read the book back in high school, and either from my age or the actual book, I just never connected with storyline. I didn't understand why I should care about any of the characters and their lives were just so shallow and vapid that I didn't care what happened to them. As a self-proclaimed bibliophile, it bothered me that I didn't understand the appeal of this classic, but after seeing the movie, I think I get it. I should probably give the book another try now since I am a little older and I've seen the movie.
If you have a free evening, I recommend this movie! It could definitely be a good date night movie! Unfortunately I watched it during the day so hubby didn't have a chance to watch it with me (he goes to bed too early anyways) so I don't have his take on the movie.
Details:
| Directed by | Baz Luhrmann |
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| Produced by | Baz Luhrmann Douglas Wick Lucy Fisher Catherine Martin Catherine Knapman |
| Screenplay by | Baz Luhrmann Craig Pearce |
| Based on | The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Starring | Leonardo DiCaprio Tobey Maguire Carey Mulligan Joel Edgerton Isla Fisher Elizabeth Debicki Jason Clarke |
| Music by | Craig Armstrong |
| Cinematography | Simon Duggan |
| Editing by | Matt Villa Jason Ballantine Jonathan Redmond |
| Studio | Village Roadshow Pictures Bazmark Productions A&E Television Red Wagon Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Running time | 142 minutes[1] **copied from Wikipedia** |
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