I cant believe...
I just saw The Great Gatsby last night.
Honestly, I had waaay too high of expectations for the movie. I've adore the book since I was forced to read it junior year of high school. I was counting down the minutes all day until I got to see the movie. I even chose to stay up late last night even though I didn't get any sleep the night before. Yep, literally about 3 hours of sleep the night before. Thats dedication.
My favorite part of the movie? Costumes and settings. The Buchanan and Gatsby's house holds were to die for. Even Nicks, too! Such a cute little cottage.
What I wasn't too crazy about? The filming. They tried to make it 'too modern'. Also as much as I love the soundtrack before seeing the movie, I personally feel like the current music took away from the era given to the story.
I can now see why critics didn't rate it so well, but I recommend it to you and it's something you do NOT want to miss!
Have you seen it? What do you think?
I LOVED that book in high school! I haven't seen the movie yet but I have high hopes too! Bummer it took away from the era because thats one of the best parts about the movie!
ReplyDeleteThe costumes and the set were amazing!
ReplyDeleteLoved reading it in high school, even though it was also forced, lol. I told my husband that I wanted to re-read it, watch the old again and then see the new, but that might be a bit ambitious. I do want to see it though.
ReplyDeleteHow did Leo do as Jay? He seems like he's a good fit by what I see in previews!
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HI! haha! :)
-Brandy
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i saw the movie on saturday and thought i read the book in high school but then after seeing the movie i don't remember reading it at all or at least none of the parts of the book stuck with me.
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