I give it a C+

Rating: Null/10 (20 May 2013)

I saw "The Great Gatsby" last Friday night (May 17, 2013). While I enjoyed the storyline (I have not read the book), and the characterizations by the actors, I was hugely disappointed in the musical selections for the film. Hip-hop and rap music did not exist in the 1920's, and were jarringly inaccurate in this film. It spoiled, for me, what could have been an extraordinary film.
Also, I felt that some of the transition scenes, jumping back and forth across the bay through the green dock light, for instance, were unnecessary. While I understand the significance of the light, I felt it was smacking me in the face. The party scenes in particular were also jarring. I get that it was a wild time, but coupled with non-period music just made it all seem out of place.
I'm sorry, I can only give this movie a C+. Wait for it to come out on DVD or Blu-ray and rent it.