Fitzgerald Must Be Rolling Over In His Grave

Rating: 3/10 (25 September 2013)

As I watched this 2013 Great Gatsby I had the impression of a melding of Roger Rabbit and bad set design from a Broadway musical. Maybe it was Dick Tracy and the musical. It was very cartoonish, and my early concern about Leonardo DiCaprio's ability to pull off Gatsby was confirmed. In fact, I saw shallow characterizations from almost everyone.
Why was it necessary to utilize computer generated scenery? And, the car scenes were definitely from Dick Tracy (you remember that 1990 cartoon, don't you)? The Great Gatsby is serious literature from one of America's greats. I am embarrassed for everyone involved in the production. Wow, this really represents the worst in entertainment, but I was charitable and gave it a 3/10. My recommendation is to rent the 1974 movie, or even better read the novel...it's not that long.