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- 2013
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 23 m
- 2013
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 23 m
Summary An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
Directed By: Baz Luhrmann
Written By: Craig Pearce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Baz Luhrmann
- 2013
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 23 m
- 2013
- PG-13
- Warner Bros.
- 2 h 23 m
The Great Gatsby
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7.2
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Summary An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.
Directed By: Baz Luhrmann
Written By: Craig Pearce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Baz Luhrmann
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 45 Critic Reviews
55
42% Positive
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19 Reviews
51% Mixed
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7% Negative
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3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 45 Critic Reviews
55
42% Positive
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
51% Mixed
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
7% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
It’s a terrific adaptation that succeeds not only as a work of cinema but also, wonderfully, as proof of the novel’s greatness. In short, the picture rebukes the revisionists even while entertaining them.
The good news about Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the Fitzgerald masterpiece is that he doesn't use the novel as a mere pretext for his own visual invention, but genuinely tries to capture the Fitzgeraldian spirit, and for the most part, despite some vulgar lapses, he succeeds.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 920 User Ratings
7.2
68% Positive
630 Ratings
630 Ratings
23% Mixed
207 Ratings
207 Ratings
9% Negative
83 Ratings
83 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 920 User Ratings
7.2
68% Positive
630 Ratings
630 Ratings
23% Mixed
207 Ratings
207 Ratings
9% Negative
83 Ratings
83 Ratings
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.
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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 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.
Written by Anastasiia Shystovska
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It's a dazzling time capsule of a shimmering era and a devastating look into the dark side of the American dream. Too bad Luhrmann, the caffeinated conductor, doesn't trust that story enough. He'd rather blast your retinas into sugar-shock submission. Uncle, old sport! Uncle!
More often, Gatsby feels like a well-rehearsed classic in which the actors say their lines ably, but with no discernible feeling behind them.
Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby is a failure that should have at least been a magnificent mistake, a risky endeavor that showed a daring intent even if its brash vision didn’t quite succeed. Instead, the movie leaves you cold and weary and vaguely disgusted.
The director has steadfastly proclaimed his passion for the novel, but the film he's made of it too often plays as no more than an excuse to display his frantic, frenetic personal style.
I love the publicity quotes by Baz Luhrmann stating that his intention was to make an epic romantic vision that is enormous. Also: overwrought, asinine, exaggerated and boring. But in the end, about as romantic as a pet rock.
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I was disappointed with the character roles in this movie. Luhrmann makes it seem like the men work to make money to support the women, and the women are happy to be the men's arm candy. The female characters are predominately dominated by the male characters and both sides seem to be content with their roles. This was pathetic in my opinion.
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Production Company
Warner Bros.,
Village Roadshow Pictures,
A+E Networks,
Bazmark Films,
Red Wagon Entertainment,
Spectrum Films
Release Date May 10, 2013
Duration 2 h 23 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Can't repeat the past? ...of course you can!
Website
http://gatsbymovie.tumblr.com/
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards
• 12 Wins & 15 Nominations
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
• 4 Wins & 10 Nominations
