The artistic style sometimes disappoints. However, a good movie.

Rating: 7/10 (31 March 2020)

The problem with this film is the editing. I understand the point of the choppy fast paced editing, to illustrate the fast paced world around Carraway. However, it comes off as sloppy and frankly the opposite of the point. The music is also off putting, to hear modern rap, early 2000s music in the background of early 20s scenery. The movie does best when slowed down, the scenes between Jay and Nick are splendidly emotional and sincere. (I Beckie getting two childhood friends to play friends was a excellent idea). As well as Leo's portrayal of Gatsby being excellent. He seems to understand the character and it's intense outsider ness. He can easily poetry the rich and feeble having everything prepared for him, but also shows his hidden understanding for simple life. Gatsby original poor life can seep through his wealthy persona. Almost as if he's, in his pursuit of wealth and fame, forgot how to be normal. It shows a great progression or should I say depression of character to the point that his character is sympathetic, no matter how random or childish he acts, you understand his reason.
Overall the story is great, one of the classics but the editing can come off as annoying and sometimes ruins parts of the film.
7/10. Should watch.