The Great Gatsby: Movie review

Rating: 10/10 (16 March 2020)

This romantic drama is based on the well-known novel, 'The Great Gatsby', which was written by F. S. Fitzgerald in 1925. It is the most vivid representation of the Jazz Age novels. The production of the movie started in 2011 and it was shown on screen in 2013. It is set in 1922 on Long Island and was directed by Baz Luhrmann. Some of his famous works include Moulin Rouge! (2001), Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Australia (2008). Jay Gatsby, played by the brilliant Leonardo DiCaprio, is the best possible fit for this role. Tobey Maguire, who is known for his role in Spider-Man (2002), plays Nick Carraway. Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton were cast to play Daisy and Tom Buchanan.
Nick Carraway tells the story of his mysterious neighbor, Mr. Gatsby, who throws parties, but has never attended any of them. That will soon change.
This is a very beautiful and refined movie, executed in exquisite taste. The beauty of the visuals defies the imagination. The soundtrack, "Young and Beautiful" written by Lana Del Rey and Rick Nowels in 2012, is indeed a bright and notable example of musical art. The screenplay is full of expressive dialogues that help moviegoers better understand the emotional state of the characters.
Written by Anastasiia Shystovska