not too bad

Rating: 6/10 (21 May 2013)

First I have seen the adverts about a month ago. Bilboards placarded across the capital were meant to advertise Baz Luhrmans new costume drama, so I decided to go to movies as soon as the film arrives. And so I did.
I haven't known anything about the story itself, so I haven't got any expectations, and it was better that way. It is based on an L. Scott Fitzgerald novel, one that he became famous and worldwide known author with. And it is good. The story. I wish I could say the same about the film. It is shiny, rich in colors , and the costumes are incredibly well done – all you need for a blockbuster. But the pictures are too plastic, everything is too beautiful like you are watching a fairytale – and even though there is a drama behind, you can't take it too seriously. The director God knows why, but likes close snits, and that does not do good to anyone. It is pushing it too much to realize their feelings, to see surprise, sadness or anger on their face. Just too much. The same goes, when he want to emphasize certain things – like the spectacles on the poster, that see everything happening. He returns to them several times, and it does remind me certain cuts from Moulin Rouge.
I don't say it is a bad movie, it is an OK one, that is nice to see after a long day. You don't have to think about it too much, and it pleases your senses.