One of the best recent films I have seen

Rating: 8/10 (14 July 2013)

Maybe it's because I haven't read the novel or seen any other film versions , but I can't understand why some critics are so harsh with this one. Baz Luhrmann seems to know what he's doing for another time and , as in Moulin Rouge , he combines impressive colors and pictures with quality and drama. I can't imagine any other actor ,at least at this day, who could portray Jay Gatsby as Di Caprio did. This elegance and charm he clearly possesses just make him ideal for the part. Mulligan is a little bit indifferent but you can't say she is not playing well. Maguire is also great , even if the idea of telling his story to a psychiatrist seems a little out of the spirit of the film. But there is high drama in this film especially at the end. You must not miss this one. 8/10