The Great Gatsby

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Zach N Masterpiece my ass, boring book, boring movie, Fitzgerald died a drunk failure for a reason, people had better taste when he lived Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Glafira Regina O When a film is based on good writing, you can feel it right away. Especially when the director and screenwriter understand what makes it powerful and work hard to bring that to the screen. This movie is vibrant, colorful, melodramatic, and at the same time – tragic. What’s it about? Love, money, secrets, and inevitable tragedy. Even though the movie runs for over two hours, it’s easy and engaging to watch. That’s because there’s a sense of intrigue that keeps you on edge until the very end. Add to that a well-written script and absolutely stunning visuals. The cinematography is mesmerizing: everything is rich, vivid, and spectacular. The sets, camera work, and costumes are all top-notch. The soundtrack also deserves a shout-out. I was pleasantly surprised to hear modern music in certain scenes, even though the story is set in the early 1920s. But what’s fascinating is that it doesn’t feel out of place at all — in fact, it really adds to the atmosphere. This film isn’t just a beautiful love story. There’s a deeper message that doesn’t hit you over the head but is felt throughout. It’s the story of Gatsby and Daisy — how it all began, why it turned out the way it did, and how it ended. The contrast between Gatsby’s lavish parties and the poverty of those living just next door is especially striking. While the core idea isn’t brand-new, it’s presented in such an engaging way that you can’t help but follow the plot with interest. The characters feel alive, each in the right place, and by the end, everything becomes clear — who’s who and what their motivations were. The ending puts a final period on the whole story, allowing the viewer to reflect on what it all meant. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/25 Full Review Madam D DiCaprio does some great acting. The visuals were also very good. Didn't care for the plot. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Landen D Enjoyable movie that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. A story that fits in the same archetype of those in where a man loves a women so much he will do anything for her. Although this also shows how dangerous and one sided love can be when in love with the wrong person Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Emmanuel L Is my favorito movie is perfect trágico romantic and is perfect Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Oscar B My teacher Ms. Knight is making me write this film review after our unit on the Great Gatsby. After reading the novel and watching the film, I think it does not capture the characters and the mood of the novel. The visual theme of the movie isn't bad, it depicts the old class society and how it looked like in the 1920s, but what really stood out to me negatively was the music choice. During Gatsby's parties they chose possible the worst music to put in a film set in the 1920s. There was no way that the music was made in that era and it did not fit in it. Also, the scenes also could've used more detail and could elaborate it more and be creative with it. The scenes were obviously based off the book but I felt that they could've played around with the script more and gave it a little bit more creativity. Therefore, this movie despite having a tremendous amount of material to work with, did not meet my satisfaction. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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