Astounding and Magnificent

Rating: 10/10 (28 May 2013)

Yesterday I saw a film that will be nominated for about a dozen Oscars come Jan.'14. Some of the nominations will be Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Film. Leo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire in "The Great Gatsby." This in not just a great film but spellbinding from start to go.A Magnificent adaptation of Fitzgerald's book about a poor but very savvy young midwesterner who became a zillionaire thru shady dealings, living in a palace on Long Island and the effect he has on a totally innocent, naive and bashful neighbor whose recollections of events take place as a result of being in a mental institution. The cinematography is as good if not better than any film I've ever seen. The brilliance of lights, color and music set to a gripping passionate love story leaves one speechless. The viewer is riveted to his/her seat. It's because all of us are swept up into the imagery of opulence and life styles none of us can ever hope to attain. Good God, if each of had a friend like Jay Gatsby, what super-exciting lives they would be. Don't miss this film. It's breathtaking.