New York, 1922. The delirium of bull
markets gone wild. The newly rich Jay Gastby (Leonardo DiCaprio), in the
aftermath of the First World War, and a blurry past, throws the biggest parties in town, all to
catch the attention of the object of his affections – Daisy (Carey Mulligan) –
wedded to old money and deep-rooted pride - Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). The Great Gatsby
would be remembered for exceptional cinematography, costume design, perhaps
even special effects. What I cannot grant it is creating an exceptional cast of
convincing characters that truly capture the essence of their
inter-relationships, and the capricious spirit of their time, at a level of skill that does true justice to the iconic novel
11.5/20
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