Movie Review

The Great Gatsby

After seeing the movie for the sixth time, it is safe to say that it is one of my favorite movies of all time. Every aspect of the movie is simply brilliant. The cinematography of the film is truly breathtaking. It seems as though the movie was filmed in the 1920's but with more glamour and more extravagance. Baz Luhrmann did an amazing job recreating such a world renowned book into a blockbuster movie. I expected much more from a book that is talked about by many. Unfortunately I was greatly disappointed after reading the book. I feel as though it did not capture the readers emotions into the events of the story. The movie succeeded in telling the story of Gatsby and his love for a woman who once belonged to him. The soundtrack of the movie was one of the most amazing soundtracks to ever be created. Each of the songs completely captured each and every moment of the story. Contradicting the era of which the story took place in, the music was modern. The actors and actresses did a phenomenal job fitting into the characters of the novel. Leonardo Dicaprio as always left me wanting more. He never fails to emotionally attach the viewer to his own emotions and feelings in the movie. Overall I completely adore this film and will most probably watch it again in the near future. It was absolutely fantastic!