A Must See

Rating: 10/10 (7 May 2013)

I attended this movie at an early showing on May 6th after waiting almost two years to see it. I watched the trailer too many times to count and I have read the book; in fact, it is one of my favorites. When I viewed this movie it had been built up in my head to huge proportions. With that said, I can honestly say that I think this movie delivered. It was not only true to the novel, well-structured, visually stunning, and excellently acted; it was also a film that immersed the audience into its bright colors and intriguing soundtrack. Some of its highlights include: -Lana Del Rey's song "Young and Beautiful" pulled the film together as it was played a number of times but in variations.
-The film's bright colors drew the audience into it in a way that I haven't seen since 'Avatar'.
-Leonardo DiCaprio's acting was phenomenal. I really do hope he finally wins that Oscar
-If at all possible, I recommend viewing this movie in 3D. It was gorgeous and it really brought the parties, cars and city to life.
This list could go on forever because I didn't see a single flaw in the film. From its exciting opening to its genius conclusion, this film was a masterpiece.