Here I am watching this 10 years later, thinking it would probably be an "ok" movie but I was mistaken - it was incredible.
I loved the stylistic take on 1920s New York. The scenery shots felt like they are right out of the fantasy genre. New York felt so ... fantastical.
But as with Luhrman's other movies, there is a frustrating lack of accountability of the characters. Gatsby is by and large portrayed as very sympathetic, and while the film doesn't shy away from portraying him in moments of weakness or shy away from discussing his line of work ... it still ... romanticizes him and his feelings for Daisy.
I have read the book although I can't say I remembered it super well. But I definitely enjoyed this adaptation.
I loved the stylistic take on 1920s New York. The scenery shots felt like they are right out of the fantasy genre. New York felt so ... fantastical.
But as with Luhrman's other movies, there is a frustrating lack of accountability of the characters. Gatsby is by and large portrayed as very sympathetic, and while the film doesn't shy away from portraying him in moments of weakness or shy away from discussing his line of work ... it still ... romanticizes him and his feelings for Daisy.
I have read the book although I can't say I remembered it super well. But I definitely enjoyed this adaptation.