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The Great Gatsby Comparison

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From the outrageous parties to his great sense of hope, every aspect of Gatsby is extravagant. This 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is interesting, intriguing and impressive. Full of vibrant colours, unexpected music and talented actors, this film is a constant source of excitement. The Great Gatsby is a literary classic written in 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In years since then, the novel has resulted in a number of films. The director of the most recent variation is Baz Luhrmann, a director who is known for his over-the-top visual style in films such as Moulin Rouge, Romeo and Juliet and Australia. However, Luhrmann tends to value visual style over substance, and although sometimes this works, sometimes it leaves viewers unsatisfied. …show more content…

Luhrmann’s stylistic twist of implementing a modern soundtrack brilliantly captivates the viewer’s attention and enhances the flashy era. The moment that Nick meets Gatsby is when the film picks up and begins to grip the audience’s attention. As the film progresses, we are caught up in a tricky web of romance and deceit, as the mysteries behind the characters start to unfold.
Jay Gatsby is the main protagonist in the movie, and has an internal conflict with his past. His unhealthy obsession with the past dominates Gatsby’s life, and he chases a dream that he can never attain. Tom Buchanan, played by Joel Edgerton, is the main antagonist of the film as he prevents Gatsby from achieving his dream. He is wealthy, restless and cruel, which is an alarming combination that is illustrated through Edgerton’s acting.
Luhrmann’s creativity with the images of words impresses me, and I commend him on this aspect of production. Knowing it would be impossible to replicate the experience of reading Fitzgerald’s work, the director incorporates letters and words onto the screen. As the handwriting floats onto the screen and then fades away, a wave of emotion and meaning ripples through my mind. Connecting the film to the book resulted in my fascination of the

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