The Great Gatsby
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.
Critics Sentiment
George Wilson shoots and kills Gatsby in his pool
Luhrmann's over the top visual style and modern music introduced
The film recovers dramatically from its nearly unwatchable opening excess to reach emotional heights during Gatsby's death sequence.
Critics consistently noted the film's rocky start with jarring modern music and visual excess that nearly derailed the experience. However, most agreed the film found its footing after the first act, with DiCaprio's performance and the party sequences earning widespread praise. The emotional climax was universally acclaimed as heart-wrenching and beautifully executed.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Jay Gatsby
Tobey Maguire
Nick Carraway
Carey Mulligan
Daisy Buchanan
Joel Edgerton
Tom Buchanan
Elizabeth Debicki
Jordan Baker
Isla Fisher
Myrtle Wilson
Jason Clarke
George Wilson
Amitabh Bachchan
Meyer Wolfsheim
Callan McAuliffe
Teen Jay Gatsby
Adelaide Clemens
Catherine
Steve Bisley
Dan Cody
Richard Carter
Herzog
Jack Thompson
Dr. Walter Perkins
Vince Colosimo
Michaelis
Max Cullen
Owl Eyes
Mal Day
The Boss-Probity Trust
Emily Foreman
Pammy
Tiger Leacey Wyvill
Pammy
Charlize Skinner
Pammy
Brendan Maclean
Klipspringer
Crew
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