The Great Gatsby is a feast for the eyes but leftovers for the soul.

7 out of 10

 

 

This update is visually stunning! I am a fan of the 1920's and seeing it come to life was wonderful. The story follows newbie Nick Carraway who has come to NYC to trade in the stock market. He meets the super rich and super mysterious Jay Gatsby. A story of love and betrayal unfolds, with some awesome party scenes. One of the movie's great disadvantages was its run time. Halfway through, I couldn't help feel antsy. However, the biggest problem with this movie is the soundtrack. Visually, I feel like I'm in the 20's... then JZ plays. Pretty sure he wasn't popular back then. It killed the mood. It succeeded in being hip and modern but sacrificed some of its authenticity. It is in no way a bad movie and many of the performances are swell but it felt like something was missing and the visuals were the cover-up. Overall, The Great Gatsby is worth watching, just make sure you have the time and patience for it!

 

 

The Great Gatsby is rated PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language. 

 

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