Have never written a review for a movie, but people are starting to get on my nerves...

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2013)

I am going to begin by saying that I have no idea why people have these grand expectations when going to see a film based on a book. You should all get used to the fact that a movie will very rarely be as good as the book. It is simply impossible to address all the subtle details and emotions in film, whereas it is much easier done in writing. With that being said, I have to say that I did not expect this movie to be as accurate and as amazing as the book is. It is beautifully done film. It is a pleasure to watch and the soundtrack makes it interesting and different (even though in the first 5 minutes the modern music felt kind of awkward). But as the movie progresses, you get captivated by the characters, which are all so different.
One this I have to say is, you will never enjoy this movie to the fullest if you have not read the book. (And if you say you did, then you're just kidding yourself, sorry).
I look at this movie as a supplement to the book. Your mind can take you one that far...this movie helps to better visualize what F. Scott Fitzgerald was trying to describe (This is especially helpful for those who don't know what America was like in that time period).
Overall, I think the movie is cast very well. Not sure about Carey Mulligan and Isla Fisher...imagined them sort of differently when reading the book, but it doesn't really matter once you are actually watching the movie. The visuals are obviously great and the music is also awesome! (Favorite is the last track of the soundtrack, just the violins).
Read the book. Don't expect a masterpiece, and enjoy! I sure did!!!! :)