Many years and film adaptations have passed since the publishing of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s roaring twenties masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Director Jack Clayton brought the novel to the big screen in 1974 with Robert Redford playing the title character, while in 2013 Director Baz Luhrmann brought his vision to life, casting Leonardo DiCaprio as the much coveted ‘Gatsby.’ Although fans will find much to appreciate in both directors’ adaptations, Luhrmann’s film will likely be judged by most modern moviegoers as superior to Clayton’s based on the spot-on casting of ‘Gatsby’ and the impeccable, highly-stylized production design.
Suitable casting is a major stepping stone to any film, especially if you cast the wrong person for a role it could throw the film's entire dynamic off. Fortunately Luhrmann knew it was a key element to its commercial and critical success, that is what made him outdone himself in this film. The performance from Leonardo DiCaprio playing ‘ Jay Gatsby’ was divine. His flexible ability to accurately emulate was a wonderful fit for thee respective characters, emphasizing his own particular qualities to it. Dicaprio nails the enigmatic charisma required for the lead role of Gatsby. In contrast, Robert Redford’s performance seems emotionally distant; lacking ephemsis and isn’t as engaging as Dicaprio. …show more content…
It asks telling questions of existentialist philosophy through its poetic use of tableaux. Director Luhrmann was able to bring the novel to life on the big screen from his impressive cast and magnificent use of editing and production design. The frequent use of long takes and the deliberate suppression of colors meant to signify passion in The Great Gatsby (1974), directed by Jack Clayton, just drags on with not much excitement and lacked the depth needed to make an impact like the novel
Suitable casting is a major stepping stone to any film, especially if you cast the wrong person for a role it could throw the film's entire dynamic off. Fortunately Luhrmann knew it was a key element to its commercial and critical success, that is what made him outdone himself in this film. The performance from Leonardo DiCaprio playing ‘ Jay Gatsby’ was divine. His flexible ability to accurately emulate was a wonderful fit for thee respective characters, emphasizing his own particular qualities to it. Dicaprio nails the enigmatic charisma required for the lead role of Gatsby. In contrast, Robert Redford’s performance seems emotionally distant; lacking ephemsis and isn’t as engaging as Dicaprio. …show more content…
It asks telling questions of existentialist philosophy through its poetic use of tableaux. Director Luhrmann was able to bring the novel to life on the big screen from his impressive cast and magnificent use of editing and production design. The frequent use of long takes and the deliberate suppression of colors meant to signify passion in The Great Gatsby (1974), directed by Jack Clayton, just drags on with not much excitement and lacked the depth needed to make an impact like the novel