Disappointed to say the least!

Rating: 4/10 (24 May 2013)

I was looking forward to watching this movie ever since I read the book three years ago. I've always loved the 20's .... the music, costumes, Paris, Josephine Baker, the artists, the culture. If I could go back in time and spend my youth in any era, it would be in the 1920's.
I love the story of The Great Gatsby because of the theme of love and obsession, and of course because of the setting in the 20's.
The acting in the film was of a high standard. Leonardo was superb as Gatsby and likewise Carey fitted the role of Daisy very well.
The music throughout the film was a shocker! I was horrified when I was bombarded with Jay Z, Beyonce, Kanye West and various other hip hop and dance tracks. I felt like walking out of the cinema. The party scenes at Gatsby's mansion was the perfect opportunity to show the world how awesome the 20's was for producing music that is still loved by many today. Instead we heard none of it, but were forced to listen to modern hip hop and dance.
The actors were wearing 20's costumes, and were dancing using 20's dance moves, but to hip hop and dance music. I found it offensive and if I hadn't gone there with a friend, I would have walked out.
If the director thought that fusing the 20's with the modern would make it seem "cool" and would appeal to a younger audience then obviously he was only interested in making money. He ruined what could have been a great film, and those people who really appreciate the 20's and expected something authentic will be utterly disappointed, offended and even angry that they spent money to have to listen to that awful music.
I do NOT recommend this film to anyone who is expecting even a remotely authentic depiction of the 1920's.
Well done to Leonardo DiCaprio though. He is maturing as an actor and is looking more handsome in this film than he has ever looked before.