The Great Gatsby (2013)

A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor.

Director:

Baz Luhrmann

Writers:

Baz Luhrmann (screenplay), Craig Pearce (screenplay),

Stars:

Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire

6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amitabh Bachchan	...	Meyer Wolfsheim
Steve Bisley	...	Dan Cody
Richard Carter	...	Herzog
Jason Clarke	...	George Wilson
Adelaide Clemens	...	Catherine
Vince Colosimo	...	Michaelis
Max Cullen	...	Owl Eyes
Mal Day	...	The Boss-Probity Trust
Elizabeth Debicki	...	Jordan Baker
Lisa Adam	...	Weeping / Singing Woman
Leonardo DiCaprio	...	Jay Gatsby
Joel Edgerton	...	Tom Buchanan
Emmanuel Ekwenski	...	Jazz Player
Eden Falk	...	Mr. McKee
Isla Fisher	...	Myrtle Wilson

Storyline

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.

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Plot Keywords:

tragedy | auto accident | 1920s | mansion | bond broker | 

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Taglines:

...there was an immediately perceptible vitality about her as if the nerves of her body were continually smouldering.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog Official Facebook [Brazil]

Country:

Australia USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 May 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

El gran Gatsby

Filming Locations:

Sydney Polo Club, Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$105,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$50,085,184 (USA) (10 May 2013)

Gross:

$141,600,513 (USA) (21 June 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, A&E Television Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

143 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Leonardo DiCaprio wanted to play Jay Gatsby because he was drawn to "the idea of a man who came from absolutely nothing, who created himself solely from his own imagination. Gatsby's one of those iconic characters because he can be interpreted in so many ways: a hopeless romantic, a completely obsessed wacko or a dangerous gangster, clinging to wealth."

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Goofs

When Tom, Jordan and Nick are driving away from the accident scene the close-ups show Jordan sitting up straight with Nick's arm resting along the back of the seat, but the long shots show Nick's arm loosely around Jordan's shoulder's and her head resting on his shoulder.

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Quotes

Nick Carraway: In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.

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Crazy Credits

Jay Gatsby's flower symbol is shown throughout the credits with different letters in place of the 'JG'. The 3rd to last flower, preceding the music section, has 'JZ' in it (an homage to the film's soundtrack producer Jay-Z. The last flower has the movie's traditional 'JG' in it.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.153 (2013)

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Soundtracks

"Young and Beautiful"
Written and Performed by Lana Del Rey

User Reviews

An intriguing story re-told again with attention to mystery. 8/10

8/10.

I know a lot of the other reviewers will compare this film to the older one and also the book, so if you're interested in a comparison, stop reading here. I want to review this film as a movie that tells a story, like every other film. I don't want to review this as a film that tried to beat its preceding film adaptation.

I myself have read the book and have always been so intrigued with the character of Gatsby, and when I heard a few years back that he would be portrayed on the big screen by DiCaprio, I couldn't wait. The character carries such a mystery about him that was delivered so excellently by Leonardo DiCaprio, and made it so fun to watch. It was almost like I didn't know what the ending was because I was so immersed in 1920s New York, and in the lifestyle of The Great Gatsby.

The film itself, as a film, was awesome! The visuals and soundtrack were captivating and lavish. The acting was great overall, as you can trust these actors to deliver.

I read somewhere on IMDb (message board or another reviewer, I can't remember) that Leonardo wasn't a good fit for the role of Gatsby. I think this statement couldn't be more wrong. If you have read the book, you must have some idea about the depth of Gatsby's character, the depth of his mind, his desires. The false smiles, the phony handshakes, the uneasiness in being in public, the way Jay Gatsby conducts himself in front of Daisy, and in pursuit of her. All these things are delivered so well by DiCaprio. His nerve, his frustration, his determination...all so eloquently portrayed. But most of all, his passion, and as Nick Carraway, our narrator so emphatically reminds us, his hope. The character development of Jay Gatsby, and the development of all those surrounding him gives us such a deep look at the relationships of such a diverse category of people.

The storyline is obviously interesting: A man realizes his new neighbor is a mysterious, and incredibly wealthy man. Like how awesome is that? Throughout the whole film, as the relationships between all the few main characters become deeper and deeper, and the questions become answered, you just can't help but feel so into the characters' lives. Great writing for the characters, great directing, great great great acting.

Overall, this is just a great film. If you go into the theater thinking "oh this'll suck compared to Robert Redford" or "I bet the book is way better", you're setting yourself up for a bad 143 minutes. Don't be so close minded and try to view it as just another film that tells a fictional story, and a great one at that.