Over the top

Rating: 4/10 (22 May 2015)

This was an over the top stylized adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. I should have known better because I have not cared for Baz Luhrmann's movies.
The cinematography was great, costumes were superb, I even liked the Gatsby mansion because I think that is what Gatsby thought Daisy would like.
I'm not a big fan of Leo Diaprio, even less so of Toby Maguire. To me the only bright spot in the casting was Carey Mulligan who I thought fit the part well and she sure is beautiful.
I nearly gave up on the movie about 1/2 way through and I rarely ever abandon a movie. It was so garish I couldn't find the story for all of the flash and absurdity. But I stuck with it. Four stars is about all I can offer for this one.