unimpressive

Rating: 4/10 (8 August 2014)

As I watched this film I kept asking myself why I should care about these characters. Because this guy is rich? That seems like the only point to this movie. What are the stakes? The story of the little kid who wants to be someone is more interesting than the characters that keep parading around flaunting wealth while the film tries to distract with the visuals and awkward soundtrack. I found myself wishing for something besides partying and how great it must be to be rich white people. There is no depth to anyone in this film, it is more like a long music video for vapid pop music on the radio - real lowest common denominator stuff, all filler and no substance. Unlike other viewers who dislike the film, I never read the book so I watched with an open mind (I also really like romeo and Juliet from the same director, so I had some hope).
The music made no sense, at one moment its all jay z then the next it is period music. How about a little consistency?
The only good thing about the film is when it actually tries to tell a story instead of gratuitous partying.