The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald has been shown a level of appreciation, understanding and care by Baz Luhrmann in his 2013 adaptation of the text. It has been called “Something more sophisticated but no less visually entertaining than the average blockbuster-” by Kofi Outlaw, the talented editor in chief of screen-rant.com. One can agree that when looked at in comparison to the what is called the greatest American novel of all time that the narrative technique, choice of setting, themes used, costuming and music, as well as the writer's techniques are the things that stand out the most and make this movie entertaining and relatable to all ages.
Baz Luhrmann’s attempt at greatness has no doubt brought the novel the great Gatsby into …show more content…
Though his performance may not have been as heart moving as the romantic moments between Leonardo Di Caprio (Jay Gatsby) and Carrey Mulligan (Daisy Buchannan), his ability to give Fitzgerald’s Nick Carraway life through his actions were better than past attempts and by far the best embodiment. Despite critical reviews on Luhrmann’s adaptation of the text being poor in terms of the actors bringing to life the characters, it is clear to see that Leonardo Di Caprio, Carrey Mulligan, Toby Maguire, Joel Edgerton (Tom Buchannan), and Isla Fisher (Jordan Baker) significantly added to the lure of the film, gave life and added to the imagination used bythe characters in the …show more content…
and Brooks Brothers to clothe the characters of The Great Gatsby. The aim was to appeal to the younger population while keeping the age old modesty that was expanding in the jazz age. Costuming played an important part in the relevance of the scenes and how the characters were viewed in consideration of the 1920s. The ageless beauty that was present in the sets demanded equally magnificently clothed characters to catch the eye of the audience. One perfect example of this was the introduction of Daisy Buchannan and Jordan Baker. Daisy and Jordan are seen being whimsical and airy as the white, red and gold setting around them suggesting wealth, joy and innocence or light heartedness. Their garments are also reflective of the mood that is present in the room as well as the personality of the characters themselves. The scene was executed and demonstrative to its purpose and therefore is a perfect of example of the importance of
Baz Luhrmann’s attempt at greatness has no doubt brought the novel the great Gatsby into …show more content…
Though his performance may not have been as heart moving as the romantic moments between Leonardo Di Caprio (Jay Gatsby) and Carrey Mulligan (Daisy Buchannan), his ability to give Fitzgerald’s Nick Carraway life through his actions were better than past attempts and by far the best embodiment. Despite critical reviews on Luhrmann’s adaptation of the text being poor in terms of the actors bringing to life the characters, it is clear to see that Leonardo Di Caprio, Carrey Mulligan, Toby Maguire, Joel Edgerton (Tom Buchannan), and Isla Fisher (Jordan Baker) significantly added to the lure of the film, gave life and added to the imagination used bythe characters in the …show more content…
and Brooks Brothers to clothe the characters of The Great Gatsby. The aim was to appeal to the younger population while keeping the age old modesty that was expanding in the jazz age. Costuming played an important part in the relevance of the scenes and how the characters were viewed in consideration of the 1920s. The ageless beauty that was present in the sets demanded equally magnificently clothed characters to catch the eye of the audience. One perfect example of this was the introduction of Daisy Buchannan and Jordan Baker. Daisy and Jordan are seen being whimsical and airy as the white, red and gold setting around them suggesting wealth, joy and innocence or light heartedness. Their garments are also reflective of the mood that is present in the room as well as the personality of the characters themselves. The scene was executed and demonstrative to its purpose and therefore is a perfect of example of the importance of