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    Written May 14, 2013

    Gatsby is Great!

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    I just saw the movie on Monday senior discount day. The life and excitement of the 1920's is on screen in it's excess, fun and wild. The acting is great and the story follows the book most of the time. A movie for any adult over 40 with no animation and special effects, A REAL GOOD MOVIE, GO SEE IT.

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    Written May 13, 2013

    Gatsby Discordance

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    This movie was very disappointing. The music didn't fit the story so it created a discordance that didn't work for the film. The overall acting seemed stilted and forced. At best, this movie is visually beautifully. Everything else just didn't work.

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    Written May 11, 2013

    WOW

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    I loved this movie so much!!! The music and the way it was filmed just made it so exciting. Then the story was even better!!! I would go see this movie many times!!! MUST SEE!!!

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    Written May 10, 2013

    Great Acting, Great Cinematography, Great Gatsby

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    Saw the premiere last night. I was impressed with the acting. While unrealistic, you could tell that it was supposed to be theatrical and dramatic. The cinematography was awesome, super artistic and beautiful. It was over the top, but fitting, as in the story, we are seeing everything from Nick Carraway's perspective. The book is dramatic as well.
    There are two things that disappointed me. The first, and most disappointing, was the amount of sexual conduct displayed. In the book, it is more implied, but this rendition made it much more obvious. Of course, sex was a big thing in the 20s, but I didn't see it necessary to show it off so much in the movie. It didn't add to the already complete plot. Secondly, I do wish they developed Nick's relationship with Jordan a little more, as in the book. However, I agree that this wasn't completely necessary, and would have made a long movie much longer, so I can see why the makers did that.
    Overall, I loved it!

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    Written May 20, 2013

    Modern Twist to a Classic

    by mdmachlin

    I loved reading the Great Gatsby and was slightly critical if Leonardo DiCaprio could match Robert Redford's performance. The acting was great and Leonardo DiCaprio was perfect for the role of Gatsby. The acting was wonderful and the party scenes at Gatsby's home were wild! I'm not sure why the movie got such terrible reviews?!?! Was it really that offensive that the soundtrack included Jay-Z's music? I think they added a slightly modern twist to a classic story so that it would appeal to today's generation. The costumes are absolutely fabulous and the decor is beautiful. Loved this movie!

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    Written May 11, 2013

    Visually Delicious

    by BubbaFandango

    Luscious visuals, engaging story line, depth of connection to each scene, each person despite not seeing it in 3D. Music was a bit surprising. Better watching the movie than listening beforehand. Definitely a good ride.

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    Written May 10, 2013

    No Roar To This Twenties Love Story

    by frankieagogo

    The Great Gatsby is visually stunning but words of praise stop there. An over the top attempt to make a near 100 year old American literary classic digestible to 21st Century audiences spoils what otherwise might have been a successful retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's love story. Hip Hop music by Jay Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, and others as the soundtrack to a period piece featuring stunning art production and costumes true to the 1920s is not just stupid, but insane. Direction meanders and never quite gets solidly on track. DiCaprio's performance as Gatsby is wonderful at times yet often seems lost and confused, Robert Redford's performance is far superior; in fact, the 70's film is far superior. Tobey Maguire is hard to watch, he is miscast. The movies finale falls flat, it lacks sufficient drama to make you really care that Gatsby meets his demise. But by this time, the only thing I could think of is... How much longer before this mess is over with. Skip it.

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  • So-so
    Written May 20, 2013

    Anachronistic Gatsby

    by GridUser

    I was certainly entertained by this movie: lavish sets and even fair acting. I was quite put-off by the use of Hip Hop and other modern music during the big party sequences. This was supposed to be a period piece, but the music really felt out of place. My 20-something daughter thinks I'm overreacting, but it really got me out of the mood. It was just SO out-of-place in this otherwise well-done movie.

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    Written May 12, 2013

    Love this Movie

    by cheriberry60

    I went to see the Great gatsby prepared to be disappointed as I still remember Robert Redford as Jay and Mia Farrow as Daisy. I mustsay I was pleasently surprised. I thoroughly enjoyed this version of a great film. The acting was outstanding and the soundtrack was exceptional.

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    Written May 14, 2013

    the brilliant gatsby!

    by moviegointitan

    From the start of this 2hr something minute, soon to be cult classic masterpiece Baz Luhrman draws you in with his visual excellance you've come to expect from him. Leo brings another memorable preformance its hard to really not compare him amongst some of the greats. Joel Edgerton I believe pushes Tobey Maguire for the coverted supporting role, creating a very believable Tom to the screen and holding his own up against Dicaprio.
    If your looking for a great story well adapted from the book with stunning visuals and a soundtrack that will have your feet tapping along with this is your movie getaway!!

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    Written May 19, 2013

    The Great Gatsby

    by cloomis1

    I liked it well enough. I still like the A&E version best. The plot stuck to the book for the most part. I did not like the choice of music. I love Beyonce and Jay Z, but I would have rather heard 1920's music instead of the music we hear today. It is worth renting.

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    Written May 12, 2013

    Gatsby

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    A great film that defines life in that area. The costumes, music, visuals were amazing...including Leo...WOW...not bad to look at for 2.5 hours! The length of the film was the bummer...but overall, it was entertaining!

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    Written May 11, 2013

    A Must See

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    The music, narration, acting, everything was just beautifully done. Its a must see for those thirteen and older. I would not take young children to see this film. I absolutely cannot wait until the DVD release. Its wonderful!!!

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    Written May 11, 2013

    Splashy adaptation

    by NYPerson1

    This movie is certainly _way_ over the top, and I would rather have seen it directed by someone with a bit more self-control and less need to show off. But, still, I was entertained, and it was very vivid visually.

    Most of the cast is terrific, especially Leonardo DiCaprio, but I thought Carey Mulligan was too bland and weepy as Daisy.

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  • So-so
    Written May 19, 2013

    Do We Need Merchant Ivory To Get This Right??

    by Doone22

    Everything about this film should have been perfect. And a few things were -- Leo was perfect; Toby was great; Carey was wonderful; Joel was just right. But many of the choices made by talented director Baz were very wrong. In the end, those choices -- such as the "da da da da da dum dum!!!!!!!!! first glimpse of Gatsby and the rap music, (wouldn't Django Reinhart have been perfect??) -- ruined it for me.

    Baz isn't the first to get it wrong and so I am calling, once and for all to the titans of the period drama, Mr. Merchant and Mr. Ivory, to do it and do it right. It'd be a faithful adaptation, (Baz -- WHY the corny doctor examining Nick in his obvious homage to F. Scott's fate??) and we know it'd be sumptuous and accurate.

    Go see it -- it's worth seeing, certainly. Just don't get your hopes up like I did!

    Doone 22

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