The Great Gatsby Comparison

Baz Luhrmann once again impresses the general public with his production of The Great Gatsby (2013) based off the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. He gives his interpretation of the 1920s as it was a period of growth and wealth as the parties were bigger and better, and first-class citizens had more money to spend on luxuries. This can be seen in the movie as Jay Gatsby, played by Leonardo Dicaprio, throws the most elaborate parties with hundreds of people who have never even known him. The parties are massive as there are dancers and drinks all around with everybody acting in a crazed manner. One thing I really like about the film is how the variety and contrast in color are greatly depicted throughout film. Luhrmann spends much time on the settings

Nick Carraway, played by Tobey Maguire, is the narrator of the story set in New York. He has just moved to the West Egg, where many freshly wealthy people live. Although this is the case, Nicke lives in a simple home as he is trying to make a name for himself on Wall Street. On the contrast, the mansion next door belongs to the infamous Gatsby who throws the most monumental parties every weekend. One might ask why Gatsby goes to all this trouble, but there is only one reason: To impress and reconnect with the girl of his dreams: Daisy Buchanan, played by Carey Mulligan. The film is set over the summer and tells of Gatsby’s shameful affair with Daisy. It is filled with much mystery and suspense through its dramatic

He is welcomed by Tom Buchanan, played by Joel Edgerton. As he walks in, the first image is faded white drapes blowing all around the room from the subtle breeze outside. As the doors close to keep the room calm, the attention is turned towards an individual on a couch: Daisy. She wears all white everything signifying her purity and innocence, but this would all later change throughout the movie. Luhrmann really did a great job portraying the character of Daisy through her clothing and charisma. Contrastingly, the Valley of Ashes, located about twenty miles from the West Egg, is a completely different story. Described in the book as a place of poverty, filthiness, and death, Luhrmann encapsulates this setting perfectly. There is nothing but gloomy emotions in this place of the film. Dirt is all over the place, and there is no life. The illustration of this spot is breathtaking through its toxic