Fantastic modernization to an era stylized story of 'The Great Gatsby'

Taking the legendary classic story "The Great Gatsby" and adding modern elements to create an entertaining film which keeps close to the timeline of the book. 

TOBEY MAGUIRE as Nick Carraway
and ELIZABETH DEBICKI as Jordan
Baker in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and
Village Roadshow Pictures’ drama
“THE GREAT GATSBY,” a Warner
Bros. Pictures release.

Over two hours of visually stunning 3D scenes that combine to make a fabulous telling of a notable novel. 

Nick Carraway, played by Tobey Maguire, narrates the story of Jay Gatsby, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, as Jay chases after his past love Daisy Buchanan, played by Carrey Mulligan. 

DiCaprio delivers a strong yet confusing performance with emotions being subtle and not quite projected enough for audiences to grasp fully.

The graceful Daisy gets a sensual portrayal by Mulligan as she takes advantage of flattering costumes which give her a ravishing figure. Her acting leaves a bit to be desired but she does get some laughs from her dainty performance.

TOBEY MAGUIRE as Nick Carraway,
JOEL EDGERTON as Tom Buchanan,
CAREY MULLIGAN as Daisy Buchanan,
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO as Jay Gatsby
and ELIZABETH DEBICKI as Jordan
Baker in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and
Village Roadshow Pictures’ drama “THE
GREAT GATSBY,” a Warner Bros.
Pictures release.

Stealing the show is Maguire who grabs hold of the audience with strong narrative vocals that intrigue and keep the movie moving forward in a steady pace which does not let the winded dialogue draw. His acting is charming and captivating with magnificent facial expressions which change the mood of his scenes.

The turbulent 1920s era stylized film sets the scene for scene for the dramatic story of Jay and Daisy which in turn engulf Nick. 

The lavish parties that Jay host at his enormous mansion are truly larger-than-life due to the what seems like thousands of people enjoying the ruckus of the high-class celebrations.

Jay uses Nick to try and rekindle a spark shared with Daisy, who has in the five years Jay has been away, married Tom Buchanan, played by Joel Edgerton.

CAREY MULLIGAN as Daisy Buchanan and
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO as Jay Gatsby in
Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow
Pictures’ drama “THE GREAT GATSBY,”
a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Edgerton does a fine job of playing the womanizing bigot Tom. Although quite the character he seems to not let Tom get so out of hand that the audience loses interest on his character.

The story love triangle that Nick gets caught up in intensifies with every passing scene up until the final resolution.

The ending is a fantastic payoff that leaves audiences stunned. It's powerful and strives to give a social commentary of a non caring world where everyone is disposable.

I give this film 4 out of 5 Popcorns. The Great Gatsby was visually stunning with non intrusive 3D effects. Enjoyable as Tobey Maguire steals the movie from out of Leonardo DiCaprio's grasp. The music was hit and miss with jazz infused renditions of modern songs.

TOBEY MAGUIRE as Nick Carraway, LEONARDO DiCAPRIO as Jay Gatsby, CAREY MULLIGAN as Daisy Buchanan and JOEL EDGERTON as Tom Buchanan in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ drama “THE GREAT GATSBY,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

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