The Great Gatsby -2013- Official

Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton Genre: Drama / Romance

Set in 1922, the story is narrated by (Tobey Maguire), a bond salesman who moves to West Egg, Long Island. He becomes fascinated by his neighbor, the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), famous for hosting lavish, tinsel-drenched parties. The Great Gatsby -2013-

Rather than a traditional period piece, Luhrmann opted for a "hyper-real" aesthetic. The film captures the spirit of the Jazz Age—an era defined by economic boom and obsessive dreamers—by mirroring it with the "Hip-hop Age" of the 21st century. This was achieved through: The film captures the spirit of the Jazz

The most controversial choice was the music. Instead of period-accurate jazz, Luhrmann handed the reins to Jay-Z. The result is a soundtrack featuring Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, and Jack White slamming into Gershwin-esque orchestrations. The result is a soundtrack featuring Beyoncé, Lana

: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Gatsby is portrayed as a man desperately trying to recreate the past to win back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan.

Baz Luhrmann’s " The Great Gatsby " (2013): A Technicolor Dream of Decadence