The Greatest Gatsby

Rating: 9/10 (24 August 2013)

I watched this film following all the reception it received both mixed and positive.I had never read the book nor watched the version of the movie released in the 1970's, but in the end i watched it for my favorite actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
I was thoroughly delighted about how wonderful the movie was.The ending nearly left me in tears.The story was superb and the acting was top notch. DiCaprio led the cast with an exceptional performance as Gatsby.He was able to still retain some of his old charm, thereby making it his own role.I was pleasantly surprised with MaGuire's performance, conveying the character of Nick Caraway he was solid.Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton do justice to their roles.
Eventually its the production design and music that is the hero of this movie. Such a lavish production is definitely a treat for the eye, even better if you watch it in 3D.
In the end its Leonardo DiCaprio's performance and the screenplay courtesy of the great novel by F.Scott Fitzgerald that makes this movie really great