Needless modernized remake of a classic

Rating: 6/10 (24 December 2013)

The one in question was preceded by 4 adaptations of the novel - I have not seen them, but I remember vaguely the book I read 20+ years ago. Regretfully, the movie was apparently "refurbished" to widen the audience, but stylish 1920ies do not go with electronic music, club dancing movements, and Disney-like colors... Dramas and tragedies accentuated by kitsch - not for me, if the topics and appearance are meant to be serious and not like Tarantino's creations. The cast is uneven as well, Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby is great, but the others such as Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton have had far more stronger performances. Less supporting actors are quite uninviting and forgotten before long.
Thus, just an above-average creation, improved by the presence of good/known actors. I have the feeling that the one with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow from 1974 would stay more true to the novel and include more even cast.