Brilliant Insanity with a Explosion of Colour and Sound

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2013)

Having never read the book myself I cannot really compare the two. I went into this film though not having any inclination as to the storyline and the film instantly gripped me. The visuals in this film are absolutely phenomenal and just add so much to the film, most notably for me where the parties, what a feast for you eyes, you really feel transported back to New York in the 1920's. Accompanied by the soundtrack this film is a real winner, and that is without even mentioning The Great Gatsby himself. Leonardo DiCaprio puts in a stunning performance for perhaps one of the most interesting characters I have ever come across, every scene is transformer by his presence and perhaps if it weren't for the absolutely gorgeous Carey Mulligan ,playing Daisy Daisy Buchanan, then my eyes would not have left Mr J Gatsby. All in all this film is a real must see and just is so interesting and different and insane, but in a good, if not the best, way.