Great story, awesome acting !!!

Rating: 9/10 (9 February 2016)

I'll start by stating that I have read the book, and have not seen the Robert Redford version of the movie. Also, I understand that the film was set in the roaring twenties and that there are some inaccuracies, which really doesn't bother me. The Jay Z, Beyonce new twist on the soundtrack didn't bother me one bit. I was too focused on the people and characters. At it's heart The Great Gatsby is a favorite of mine because of the story and the great acting of the cast. Gatsby is a self made man, enjoying his "new" money. His motivation and reason for befriending Nick (Toby Mcqguire) is to land the one that got away. Joel Edgerton plays a great Tom Buchanon. Conceited, "old" money, racist, with a elitist sense of being. Daisy is the ultimate prize and Gatsby will do, and has done, everything and anything for her. In this battle, there is plenty of collateral damage. Friendships, relationships and loyalties are laid waste. Leo plays an awesome Gatsby and you feel his dedication to friends/lovers, desire for turning back time and passion for Daisy and the union that should've/could've been. Driven and obsessed his only flaw may be his loyalty. Can't help but feel for him as he seemingly has everything but that which he really wants. Love the fact that Nick narrates the story as a front row witness and drives home the feelings of the central players