Just as I expected

Rating: 9/10 (21 September 2013)

The trailer had me hyped up for this movie more than you can imagine. I had no idea what the story of Gatsby was, nor had I read any of Fitzgerald's work save for a few pages from one of his books that I can't even remember. Visually, this film is stunning in every way. The bright colors of the city, the fireworks, and the sounds made it feel like you were there right next to Gatsby.
The love story between Daisy and Gatsby was a bit odd for my taste. Maybe odd isn't the right word but rather confusing. The characters were well developed and genuine and each had their own unique contributions to an overall exhilarating film. The creators of the film adaptation chose to use a selection of modern music which, in my opinion, fits perfectly for the newer generation. However, for those who are heavily invested in the book you may not appreciate the choice of music included in the film. I mean, it's the 1950s and they're blaring Jay-Z in one of the clubs.
Overall, I felt the movie was fantastic. Gatsby is such a wild, mysterious character. Tobey Maguire portrayed Nick Carraway as a sheepish young man. And again, I haven't read the book so I don't know how accurate the film is to the actual story. But if you're like me and enjoy movies, this is one that you're likely going to enjoy from beginning to end.