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This movie shows what the art of cinema is all about. I was truly mesmerized by the directors vision of this classic story. The acting was superb as well. I will definitely have to see it again!

I found the first third of the movie very loud, almost manic yet boring. I did not understand the purpose of using contemporary pop music from today in a movie based in the 20's. All that aside, the acting was very good especially Tobey Maguire. DiCaprio was good, but his in and out accent was driving me crazy. I guess part of my dislike goes all the way back to F. Scott Fitzgerald in that I found the story in general to be drab and disturbing.

The cinematography is out of this world. The 3D is very well done. It's a very unique film. Leo and Toby are tremendous. A little slow at times. I love the moral of this movie. I've thought quite a bit about those moments in our lives where a path was available to you and things could have happened differently, yet no matter what you do you can't get back there. Jay Gatsby is an extreme example of that notion, great movie.

I loved the movie, it was a masterpiece and I will buy it when it's released on DVD and Blu-ray.

This movie was a real masterpiece. It was the best movie of Leonardo Dicaprio since Titanic. Action, love, suspense, mystery. It was so awesome. Love to see the cars, hairdo, music, clothing, decoration of the houses in those days.

I didn't see the original so can't compare... It is a timeless story that highlights people's morals and values without judgement. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Gatsby extremely well (and those stunning eyes) It is also one of those movies that gets you to think and interpret things afterwards. It is both entertaining and thought provoking. No one's morals and values are beyond reproach. But while Gatsby definitely had his secret flaws... I would want his morals and values or that of Nick Carraway over any of the rest of the characters in this film. Saw it in 3D... not sure that it really needed to be in 3D... although seeing some of those classic cool cars in 3D... particularly Gatsby's yellow one... was spectacular. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I don't rate movies highly very often, but I found this movie simply amazing, cinematography is brilliant and actors are great, I never ever had gone to see a movie a second time, and I am planning to go see this again it was so good. It has just the right amount of drama, romance and action, but also left you feeling thoughtful about life and love. I know most people these days don't like movies that make you think it's all about action action action but I thought this movie was brilliant!

I enjoyed the music and the actor, well done!

Very well done. Dicaprio did it more than justice. Mulligan was excellent as well. Very recommended.

The Great Gatsby... I think I saw the 70's version, or read the book in High School, but I didn't remember the story, only that it was tragic... the first 20mins or so go on a bit, about the reckless lives and lifestyles... felt a little sleepy... but then the story starts, and we get carried away and involved... Loved the costumes, music, sets, acting, esp. Daisy's husband Tom Buchanan, played by Joel Edgerton... Tobey McGuire always the best in his roles, but kept thinking I wanted someone else to play Gatsby... anyway, maybe needs to be seen a couple of times to get the full picture!

For the life of me I can't understand how anyone thought it was a good idea to incorporate music from today with a film supposed to take place in the 20's. Apart from that, Toby Maguire was stunning, DiCaprio was good aside from the unmastered accent he was supposed to have, but Carey Mulligan was my favorite. The images and acting are great and the storyline is successful, so go watch it if a bunch of incoherencies don't bother you.

The best movie I've seen this year so far. I really enjoyed the relationship that Gatsby and Carraway had throughout the movie. Tobey Maguire did very as did Leonardo. This is the first time The Great Gatsby has been presented to me. I have never read the book or seen the old movie with Robert Redford. Classic story.

Very well made 3D movie, very good acting and story line.

Gatsby symbolise l'époque qui produit des films comme Gatsby : infantile, idéaliste, ultranataliste et ultraromantique, nostalgique, kitsch, sensationnaliste, neurasthénique, mégalomane, narcissique, émotionnel, festif, artificiel, Disneylandesque, surfait, grandiloquent, pompeux, pénible, surchargé, exubérant, de mauvais goût, lourd, prétentieux, puéril, faux, bidon, illusoire, prévisible, sérieux, banal : Gatsby le Pathétique.

It was amazing I thought it followed the book very well toby did amazing job and of course Leo and the main girl but this story was mostly about Toby any ways great movie must see!!

This movie was amazing. Leonardo did a beautiful job and the other actors too. The photography was great! Surely gonna see it again.

It was good lots of interesting parts. A slow beginning but it got better, worth seeing.

It was a-mazing. Definitely a must see movie and one of my all time favourites!

Having never read the book, I must say that I found the story to be most disturbing: Gatsby's implacable dedication to winning onto the love of Daisy Buchanan was, of course, highly flattering and sweet to watch, but it was set against a fairly meaningless backdrop of excessive partying and instantaneous wealth that seemed to arise out of nowhere. The story, also, wasn't told very well: we only got a sketchy portrait of how Gatsby attained onto his massive fortune, and we were told even less about the nature of his current commercial enterprises (it was insinuated during the film that he made all that fortune bootlegging alcohol? Seems far fetched) Anyhow, the film was redeemed by Tobey Maguire's brilliant penchant for narration. The film offers some beautiful images of romantic reunification, but overall, it's a very nervy film filled with panic-stricken characters that seem to have little purpose to their lives other than partying into excess.

Wasn't sure how a classic would be re-done but we were very pleasantly pleased. Even though the film was longer than most, the time went by quickly and unnoticed as the plot unwound. Even though predictable from exposure to the book, etc., the film still held our attention. Worth seeing.

I've read the book three times and saw this version of the movie twice. I really enjoyed it both times although the first time I saw it I found the music a little off putting. The second time I watched it I was expecting the musical score, so I could appreciate a bit better what the director was trying to accomplish. Even though they left a few key things out, I think this movie is a well done, refreshing, modern take on one of my favourite books. It reminded me of why I love the story so much.

For me the trailers seemed to promise much more than the movie delivered. Very slow moving. Quite a spectacle and beautifully photographed... but found my attention wandering due to the almost dreamlike pace.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie from beginning to end. Baz Luhrmann has brilliantly captured the essence of the book and F. Scott Fitzgerald's interpretation of this interesting period of American history in all it's grandeur, depravity and indulgence. I liked the modern musical score but would have preferred a period jazz piece during an early (apartment party) scene and would have preferred to see Rachel McAdams in Carrie Mulligan's role as Daisy. But for those 2 minor hiccups, I'd have rated this a 10 instead of a 9.

Excellent movie! It was very well paced even though it was long it certainly was not boring... great actors.. I mean Leo can do no wrong I refuse to acknowledge any poor reviews otherwise... if you thought this was a bad movie... you have bad taste in movies. It was brilliant. Period.

Great acting, visuals and plot! Will go see again. Definitely buying it!! CLASSIC!!

Saw it in 3D. Really liked the cinematography and the editing. Good story, liked the period costumes and cars, etc. Recommended.

A lot of people have been saying that the movie went on too long, that there was a lot more glitter than substance, and that the movie didn't stay true to the book. For the most part, I disagree with these opinions. Admittedly, it was a long movie, however I felt that because there was so much that needed to be covered, the length of it was necessary. Maybe some of the scenes did drag on a bit, but when the movie ended, it was done in such a way that I wished it would just keep going. For the most part, the movie was true to the book. There are some little details that are perhaps less focused on in the movie, but as a whole I think the movie captured the essence of the book and its main events. The acting was very solid and Leonardo DiCaprio was superb, and while I do agree with people who said that there may have been slightly more special effects than substance, one might argue that was the whole point. The superficiality and grandeur of the world that Gatsby lives in is crucial to the story, and with the wonderful filmography and beautiful sets/costumes, that larger than life seeming perfection contrasted with the underlying problems the characters were facing internally quite well. Overall I thought it was a very good movie, and while no cinematic work could ever quite match the genius of the book, I would still recommend seeing it.

Once again another movie that is 30 minutes too long. Also irritating to be told a plot point two times, then two more times. I get it the first time. A few interesting high points. Then moved too fast from event to event so it resembled an inflexible list. The rap music grated. Leo gazed too long into people's faces with no depth of expression. The costumes were colorful but a blur. I can't describe a single one as they all looked like confetti with arms, legs and torsos sticking out of them. Not sorry I saw it-curiosity is a motivator.

This movie is boringly bad. I am shocked that such wonderful actors as Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire agreed to do a movie like this.

Incredible scenes of early New York! Great acting and storyline!

Excellent acting, brilliant story. The story really brings an essence of a shakespearean tragedy into the 20th century. The characters are believable. The worst part of this movie was the music. Whether you like rap or hip-hop or not, it has no place in a movie taking place in the 20's. It didn't fit the dancing or the mood and in my opinion a gross miscalculation. Luckily the movie is still good. I would recommend seeing it.

An interesting concept but too many theatrics- more so in the first half though. The storyline is good and it's too bad the focus was more on the set and decorations. Altogether, a forgetful movie.

Movie started well, then gradually got less interesting, still a good movie.

Loved the visuals and the mixture of modern and 20s culture.

For me, the world creation is so absolute that it makes this movie really stand out.

I read the book in my late teens. Seeing the movie makes me want to read the book again. I loved the movie because I still had memories of the book and always remembered the characters names and their part in the story. It is a classic story as it is an old story. It was agonizing to watch it unfold as a movie. I kept wishing that things would work out differently for Gatsby (a magical thinking process) and it ended the way it needed to be ended. I was totally captivated by this movie. Gorgeous to watch.

I never read the book... so the movie was my only window into this world. I was a bit disappointed. The story felt flat and the characters one-dimensional. The acting was OK, but in the end I felt nothing for any of the characters except maybe Jay Gatsby. Leonardo's acting was good... but not great. I've seen him do better.

Brilliant, Gorgeous, Stunning, Vavacious! A New Classic! Absolutely Go Experience it!

This movie did an excellent job of turning words into pictures. It complimented the book nicely yet kept the film modern and relatable. A must see.

This movie was a pleasant surprise for me. Very good visual effects showing old New York, very impressive. The music that I was dreading, turned out to be excellent, very original. The story was interesting enough that I think it will appeal to everyone. DiCaprio awesome. Same with the rest of the cast. All in all it was a good 2 hours and 20 minutes, don't miss it, especially on the big screen.

Loved It!!! Reminded me of a story you would see on broadway, well done, don't miss it!!!

I loved this movie! Hadn't read the book and I'm glad I didn't, because the movie caught me offguard more than once. Not needed in 3D... However, great story! I'm going to have to read the book now.

Just sit back and let its spell take you over. The first half is so magical, sadly it looses its magic in the second half, it slowed down. But, it was still a great movie to enjoy. A great way for me to start the summer movie season.

Turned a 150 page book into a 2 1/2 hour movie... over-the-top, wonderful costumes, beautiful women, movie about the ultra rich and how money can't buy love. Chick flick, about 30 minutes too long.

I had to go watch it in 3D so I could watch it in AVX... totally worth in AVX but not in 3D it was useless and distracting. DiCaprio good as always, the costumes were amazing and the atmosphere could really bring you to the 1920's. I haven't seen a good movie like this for a long time so I'd say it's a must watch!

This is a very artistic movie, not to crazy about some of the music though. I had no idea of the story so the ending shocked me totally. Leonardo and Toby Maquire acted great together as well as the rest of the cast. I would love to see it again in fact I'd like to see the first one as well.

Terrific beauty and sensational set pieces brought on by the wonderful performances in this movie are weighed down by an overabundance of special effects that shouldn't be in 3D.

A more than decent and fairly faithful adaptation with some very good performances; Leonardo DiCaprio in particular who nails the near desperate yearning under the cool exterior of Gatsby. The anachronistic music is fortunately not prevalent enough to be a distraction. My only reservation is that if you are an admirer of the novel, who will spot some aspects of the theme of the story, not to mention some famous lines, missing. Visually quite stunning and lavish (as expected from this director) but not really worthy of 3D treatment.

An amazing movie... Great costumes...

The classic story beautifully staged. Costuming was superb and you see how life was lived in the 20's. Leonardo DiCaprio was wonderful as Gatsby. Not sure why it was filmed in 3D though. Definitely worth seeing.

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