A tragic, beautiful, spectacular, heart wrenching, and perfect film!

Rating: 10/10 (7 June 2013)

Wow. I am utterly speechless. First off let me say that The Great Gatsby is my favorite book and I am a stickler for movies being very similar to the book. Thankfully "The Great Gatsby" was very true to the book (with a few exceptions of course). Overall it was very true to the book and I actually prefer (SPOILER SPOILER) the movie's version of Gatsby's death than the book's (I liked being able to see what Nick didn't and couldn't see in the book). I thought it was a heart wrenching scene, and I am not ashamed to say that I, and many others, cried.
The cast was exceptional, even Jason Clarke nailed his small (but vital) role as Wilson. I enjoyed Isla Fisher as Myrtle (although she WAS different than in the book, she added some spunk to the movie). I know a lot of people were skeptical of Carey Mulligan as Daisy, I was at first, but she is VERY good as Daisy in this movie. She has the "low thrilling" voice, and is sweet and endearing. Many don't understand Gatsby's attraction to her, but what is often forgotten is how much he built her up in his mind over the years, so of course she couldn't measure up. The entire cast did a terrific job, Joel Edgerton was PERFECT as Tom and Tobey made for a great Nick (Tobey and Leo have been friends for years so their chemistry on screen was very genuine), but the standout (for me) was Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby. He was the perfect embodiment of Gatsby, I could spend all day talking about his wonderful, stupendous performance, but once you see the movie you will know what I mean. He 100% deserves some recognition (at LEAST) during award season (more specifically Oscars!).
The movie is also beautifully filmed, it is quite the work of art. Baz Lurhman creates the green light and the Valley of Ashes perfectly! The music, which is a big source of the controversy surrounding this movie, works very well with the film and, I think, enhances it! Although one track (a rap track to be specific) comes across as an odd and unfitting choice for the movie (in my opinion). But Florence + the Machine's "Over the Love" and especially Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful" are absolute magic in this movie.
Overall, this film is just delightful, I would put it on your must see list if you haven't seen it already. I think it is THE film of 2013 and it will most likely scoop up quite a few awards during award season ( best costumes of course). And some people were complaining that the first half hour or so, is a bit...rushed, and it is at times, but from when Gatsby and Daisy reunite to the end of the film (SPOILER: especially the horrifyingly powerful scene when Myrtle dies) is pure cinematic GOLD! Needless to say I really liked the movie (that's an understatement) and I am pretty sure you will like it too! :)