An absorbing and captivating story is being told again with a subtle sense of vagueness.

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2013)

I really don't get the reason behind so many negative reviews of this film. I thought visually this film is incredibly stunning. From grand sets to the detailed period dresses, this film is a treat for the eyes. The direction in this film is impeccable. The cinematography is marvelous and really lets the viewer absorb the sheer artistry that has gone into making this film. Performances are phenomenal by the entire cast. Carey Mulligan's Daisy is every bit as careless as one would expect, but she also manages to show some complexity in her role. Tobey Maguire is a great avatar for us to take on as we enter this film. He is very much the viewer as he sees everything happening, but is eventually helpless to change anything. The true standouts in the film are Joel Edgerton and Leonardo DiCaprio. DiCaprio is probably the only actor of this generation that could play Gatsby, just as Robert Redford could only play Gatsby the previous generation.