A film whose theme is as relevant today as it was in the 1920s

Rating: 7/10 (20 November 2019)

Based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, the film follows the antics of a mysterious wealthy man and the decadence of the wealthy in 1920s Long Island and New York City.
Director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge) has created a grand spectacle. With great use of set decoration, costumes, and special effects, he has turned the film into great entertainment.
The timing of the film is appropriate as well. The indulgences of the rich in the 1920s and their indifference to the rest of society is not unlike our current times. The themes of secret love, old money vs. new money, and ironic tragedy make this a fine journey although the lack of informing the audience of the fate of some major characters seems to leave a hole considering the story is told in flashback.