When Nick Garraway moves to the fictional West Egg and befriends the elusive millionaire Jay Gatsby. Little does he know the impact it will have on him.
Baz Luhrmann’s visuals, mixed with a thumping Jay-Z soundtrack, gorgeously conveys the 1920’s decadence and splendour. One of the most charming and damaged central performance since The Artist’s Jean Dujardin elevates things further.
DiCaprio’s quixotic attempts to live in the past show us the darkness hidden behind the whiskey, fast cars, and jazz. Looking back it’s somewhat reminiscent of his role in Wolf of Wall Street. Dishonesty abounds as façades crash and dreams are dashed in an entertainingly strong but long adaptation.
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