The Great Gatsby (2012)

[chickadee]

You guys are crazy! J/K, of course, lol. I prefer the melody of Lana's, and the lyricism of Florence's. Honestly, I can't stop listening to either track. But I prefer the allusions to the novel, 'cause I'm nerdy like that, in "Over the Love." Plus, Florence's voice is so epic and powerful. Never fails to give me chills.

 

[LoveMyBoots]

I'm sure the 'Back to Black' cover is going to be just background fodder in the film. There's no way "Gatsby" or Luhrmann or Jay-Z can reappropriate the origins and meanings of that song to be any more darker or powerful as Winehouse's original. Especially considering there are so many original compositions on the soundtrack, and that the studio is pushing/marketing the Lana Del Rey song above the others.

And even though it's on constant repeat, I'm a bit disappointed by Florence + the Machine's track. It has such an astounding presence in the trailer (as any Florence + the Machine track is want to do) that I was expecting climactic overtones on its own; but, of course, trailers are all about stirring nothing but excitement and histrionics so I'm not too shocked about my disappointment. I"m still wondering if its the most bombastic song on the soundtrack (in the best sense of the word)..

Anywaysss.. I am so frickin' excited about this movie. I've gotten over the two intial humps of (1) whaaa? 3D?? and (2) reallllly? Careeey Mulligan? that now I pretty effing sure I'm watching this opening day.


I'm most looking forward to the interpretations (Tom, Daisy, Gatsby- Egerton, Mulligan, Leo respectively) and what theirs will be and just the overall grandiosity, melodrama of a Baz Luhrmann production—costumes, sets, glitter, gold, silver, 3D etc etc etc.

 

[LoveMyBoots]

I doubt that's the case. The Great Gatsby as a novel doesn't celebrate wealth or extravagance. If it did, Gatsby, Daisy etc. would all be happy, which obviously, they aren't, and that much is apparent to anyone who can watch the movie and follow the plot. They have it all in that sense (which I think Baz is showing in an extravagant way with the rich visuals) but there's an emotional core missing.

Totally agreed. More than anything, the depiction of obscene wealth and extravagance is to demonstrate the lack of depth and morals in the chase for the American Dream—the underlying thesis of the Fitzgerald novel. The heart of the story is Daisy, as she represents all that's unattainable no matter how much money or power Gatsby acquires.

 

[Littleathquakes]

I'm looking forward to all that plus Gemma Ward's scene

 

[lostgirl]

Anywaysss.. I am so frickin' excited about this movie. I've gotten over the two intial humps of (1) whaaa? 3D??

Regarding the 3D I had my reservations about it too, but I read this article which helped to soothe some of my fears!

Relevant parts here:

“The ‘special effect’ in this movie is seeing fine actors in the prime of their acting careers tearing each other apart,” Mr. Luhrmann explained in a telephone interview this week.

He spoke of using 3-D not to create thrilling vistas or coming-at-you threats, but rather to find a new intimacy in film. He referred particularly to a climactic scene in which Daisy’s husband, Tom Buchanan (played by Joel Edgerton), confronts Mr. DiCaprio’s Gatsby in a suite at the Plaza hotel, all in three dimensions.

“How do you make it feel like you’re inside the room?” he asked.

To examine the potential of actors in 3-D without the gimmickry of contemporary action sequences, Mr. Luhrmann turned to Alfred Hitchcock’s 3-D version of “Dial M for Murder,” from 1954. It wasn’t easy. He found only two projectors, one in New York, one in Burbank, Calif., that could still play that film.

The sensation of moving through it with Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings sealed the deal — both for himself and for Mr. DiCaprio and the troupe, who also studied the Hitchcock film. “It was like theater,” Mr. Luhrmann said.

 

[Littleathquakes]

UGH the stupid plug in the video. OK, this is another Florence for me. I'm underwhelmed by it.

 

[Alma Kemp]

oh that soundtrack list looks ahmazing!

So excited to see this movie, I don´t understand why every other people think it looks horrible and then cheer every time something related to The Bling Ring comes out.
My brains just cannot understand it HAHA

 

[MulletProof]

That soundtrack preview sounds pretty amazing indeed ... all redundant questions but who's singing at 4:26 and on the song that follows?.. and when is it coming out?

 

[LoveKatFashion]

I really like both Florence and Beyonces songs...Lana's is top for me though

 

[TREVOFASHIONISTO]

Beyonce song is extremely underwhelming in the full version. I'd rather listen to the snippet at least with Andre 3000 you cant really tell it's Amy's original song

 

[roisin]

I take back what I said about it sounding good, I hate it.

 

[YoninahAliza]

http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180098344/first-listen-music-from-baz-luhrmanns-film-the-great-gatsby?sc=tumblr&cc=tumb_music
NPR is currently streaming the album if you want a better listen.

 

[LoveKatFashion]

so far the film has been getting mostly negative critic reviews...but the audiance reviews are so far fantastic!

 

[CommanderTMugler]

I saw The Great Gatsby yesterday!

Leonardo DiCaprio plays the same role you've seen him in countless times (Shutter Island, The Aviator, Catch Me If You Can) with that annoying accent, he didn't add anything new, someone else should have played Jay Gatsby.

Carey Mulligan made a great Daisy and I'm surprised I liked Toby here since I usually despise him.

The costumes were amazing, I loved seeing the Prada references all over and the Tiffany's jewelry was exquisite (I want a black pinky ring now). It was a bit long (2 hours and 20 minutes) considering the book itself ls like 200 pages but it's a great visual throughout.

Jay-Z did a GREAT job with the score and soundtrack, it really brought some scenes together with Baz's visuals.

 

[loladonna]

I ended up being dragged kicking and screaming to see Gatsby. I am someone who hates Baz Lurhman's films ( couldn't get through Moulin Rouge or Romeo & Juliet). I found the movie to be surprisingly good. Visually it's stunning.

Carey isn't bad in the film per se but she is the least interesting character in the film. The woman who played Jordan stole every scene she was in and I cannot believe Gatsby is her first major role. She looked like she belonged in the 20s and the part seemed effortless for her compared to everyone else who were clearly acting like stereotypes of people from the 20s.

 

[lucy92]

it's a disaster!

the 3d does not pop. the framing device is borrowed from "moulin rouge!". how lazy.

there are also numerous differences from the book. blasphemous differences.

dicaprio and mulligan are OK. the costumes are OK.

tobey macguire played carroway as the wide eyed rube. this is not how he was portrayed in the book. he's basically playing the same character as he did in the cider house rules.

 

[jf813]

Lana has the best song on the whole soundtrack. I didn't care for "Back to Black."

 

[LoveKatFashion]

I thought it was just lovely! It exceeded my expectations!

 

[Pricciao]

I predict there will be a lot use of the ost in the upcoming fashion shows! the whole album is dope, you can hardly push it away.

 

[pixiedust1603]

I adored this film. Sure some moments are laughable (like Gatsby's entrance and I despised the framing device but it has so much heart. With the exception of Back to Black, the soundtrack was great and obviously it was visually stunning. I generally have loved all of Luhrmann's films so I quite enjoyed his signature shots and staging.