I’m a big fan of Luhrmann. Oh yes he has a tendency to veer
towards melodrama, as perhaps seen a little too much in Australia. But the man
is a genuine talent who knows how shoot a pretty picture. He tends to tell
interesting tales in an interesting way; so a new film from the director of
Strictly Ballroom, Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge is always near the top
of my must see list. He'll never be to everyone's taste, but he is original and
bold and that should always be commended: even if, or perhaps especially if, it
upsets the traditionalists.
Synopsis...
“From the uniquely imaginative mind of writer/producer/director
Baz Luhrmann comes the new big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's
novel, The Great Gatsby. The filmmaker will create his own distinctive visual
interpretation of the classic story, bringing the period to life in a way that has
never been seen before, in a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.
"The Great Gatsby" follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick
Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of
1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing
his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving
millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her
philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn
into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and
deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without the world he inhabits, he
pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy,
and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.”
There’s still a lot of nonsense being spouted about the fact
that this film is in 3D; “Why doe it need to be in D? Why does it need to be in
2D? Or in colour? Or use stero sound, surround sound? It is in 33D and
hopefully Luhrmann will find it a useful tool to give us an even better
experience. If he doesn’t, well there’s always the 2D version.
Trailer...
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