The Great Gatsby

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John L As usual, the pretentious critics got it wrong. While not letter for letter with Fitzgerald's original source material, this is an absolutely brilliant adaptation with outstanding performances, original elements that work, and a fantastic soundtrack that fuses music of the time with contemporary beats. To me, this is a classic film version of one of the great American novels. In other words, The Great Gatsby is indeed great! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Audience Member What even is this movie about... a hard watch Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Zach N Masterpiece my ass, boring book, boring movie, Fitzgerald died a drunk failure for a reason, people had better taste when he lived Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Glafira Regina O When a film is based on good writing, you can feel it right away. Especially when the director and screenwriter understand what makes it powerful and work hard to bring that to the screen. This movie is vibrant, colorful, melodramatic, and at the same time – tragic. What’s it about? Love, money, secrets, and inevitable tragedy. Even though the movie runs for over two hours, it’s easy and engaging to watch. That’s because there’s a sense of intrigue that keeps you on edge until the very end. Add to that a well-written script and absolutely stunning visuals. The cinematography is mesmerizing: everything is rich, vivid, and spectacular. The sets, camera work, and costumes are all top-notch. The soundtrack also deserves a shout-out. I was pleasantly surprised to hear modern music in certain scenes, even though the story is set in the early 1920s. But what’s fascinating is that it doesn’t feel out of place at all — in fact, it really adds to the atmosphere. This film isn’t just a beautiful love story. There’s a deeper message that doesn’t hit you over the head but is felt throughout. It’s the story of Gatsby and Daisy — how it all began, why it turned out the way it did, and how it ended. The contrast between Gatsby’s lavish parties and the poverty of those living just next door is especially striking. While the core idea isn’t brand-new, it’s presented in such an engaging way that you can’t help but follow the plot with interest. The characters feel alive, each in the right place, and by the end, everything becomes clear — who’s who and what their motivations were. The ending puts a final period on the whole story, allowing the viewer to reflect on what it all meant. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/25 Full Review Madam D DiCaprio does some great acting. The visuals were also very good. Didn't care for the plot. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Landen D Enjoyable movie that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. A story that fits in the same archetype of those in where a man loves a women so much he will do anything for her. Although this also shows how dangerous and one sided love can be when in love with the wrong person Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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