Monday 3 June 2013

Gatsby? What Gatsby?

After studying the book in lit and now seeing the movie, I think I might end up permanently speaking in quotes from The Great Gatsby.
If you haven't read it, you should drop whatever you're doing now and do so. It's my favourite book. Ever. Stop reading this post now if you don't know what happens.

I had super high expectations of the film, but I walked out wanting to watch it again. And again. The music, the costumes, the parties - brilliant. I totally have a girl crush on Carey Mulligan - she seems so sweet off the screen, and The Great Gatsby only made me want to be her even more. She was the perfect Daisy, and in my opinion the rest of the cast were equally as fitting for the roles they played.

Seeing Gatsby's face for the first time in the film - he turns around and raises his glass...I just about died.


Daisy and Gatsby's first scenes together were definitely some of my favourites throughout the film, and the final pool scene was done so well. Even though I knew what was going to happen, I still wished that Gatsby could fulfill his incorruptible dream...but hey. It's absolutely impossible for me to describe everything that I loved - there was a lot - in one blog post. You'll just have to see it for yourself (but read the book first).

Has anyone else read or seen it? What do you think?
xxx Emily

6 comments:

  1. eep, I loved the movie so much, I saw it a week ago and am still thinking about it! I must read the book, I feel a little embarrassed I never have

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    1. It's okay haha so many people haven't read it! but you should because it's so good :)

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  2. How beautiful was Leo in the white suit, drenched in the rain and his own nerves?

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    1. Oh I know right, I literally have no words for it...

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  3. Omg FRICK I loved this movie sooo much! I just want to see it again because of the glamour, the 20s era and leo. gaaah withdrawals....

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    1. I agree ahh I NEED to see it again. This isn't just another movie...I feel like every time I watch it I would notice something new

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