New Delhi: Baz Luhrmann's film might not have pleased the critics abroad due to its pomp, but we as Indians dig for the typical Bollywood entertainer. Opulent sets, dance, over-the-top dialogues just make us stand up in the theatre and whistle and clap. And, Baz Luhrmann gives you yet another opportunity to enjoy your heart out with his latest offering 'The Great Gatsby'.
The film revolves around a war veteran Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) who comes to live in New York and finds himself drawn to the lifestyle of his millionaire neighbour Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio). Only to find that his cousin Daisy (Carey Mulligan) was the love interest of Gatsby a few years ago and later agrees to help him in winning over Daisy once again.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's book has seen many cinematic renditions and the latest in the addition doesn't disappoint you at all. Baz Luhrmann, in fact, gives a new lease of life to F. Scott Fitzgerald's characters by adding a little more drama and colour to the love story.
Baz Luhrmann stays true to the book through most of the film and the storyline and he, in fact, takes care of the minutest of the details when referring to the America of the 1920s. But what works in favour of Luhrmann all the more is the opulent and majestic sets that take your breath away in the first half of the film. And, the 3D effect just adds to the carnival
11:27 AM, May 18, 2013
Washington: The much misunderstood Daisy Buchanan was a product of her times, says Carey Mulligan, who felt real empathy for her character of the wealthy debutante in 'The Great Gatsby' set in 1920s America and also 'very grand' with the elaborate clothes and jewellery. Daisy, the woman who has an affair with Jay Gatsby but then chooses to marry the rich Tom, is always decked up and never dresses down....
04:15 PM, May 15, 2013
Directed by Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, it is the latest Hollywood rendition of Fitzgerald's classic American novel, 'The Great Gatsby'. DiCaprio stars in the title role, a millionaire pining for a lost love, played by Carey Mulligan, during the height of the hedonistic 1920s. It has already opened in the United States to mixed reviews and a good box office report. ...
07:40 PM, May 14, 2013
London: Carey Mulligan is in awe of her 'The Great Gatsby' character as she never played beautiful roles in movies. The 27-year-old actress portrays Daisy Buchanan in the big-screen adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's novel and found herself in awe of the stunning costumes, reported Contactmusic. "I've never aspired to play a character that was beautiful. I've never played a character that had to be very pretty before! The costumes...
10:28 AM, May 12, 2013
This is what the Variety magazine had to say of Amitabh Bachchan's role in 'The Great Gatsby': "By far the liveliest work in the film comes from two actors with only a few minutes of screen time between them: the lithe, long-limbed newcomer Elizabeth Debicki as gabby golf pro Jordan Baker, and, in a single scene that marks his belated Hollywood debut, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as the flamboyant Jewish...
01:34 PM, May 07, 2013
It is hailed as "the great American novel," but so far 'The Great Gatsby' has defied attempts by some of Hollywood's top filmmakers to bring its lyrically romantic story and tragic characters to cinematic life. But that didn't faze director Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann, known for his lavish productions, assembled a roster of stars led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire in the latest incarnation of F Scott Fitzgerald's...
11:00 AM, May 07, 2013
Australian director Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby' will open the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival, starting May 15. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is making his Hollywood debut with the project, will grace the red carpet. ...
03:15 PM, Mar 12, 2013
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's debut international project 'The Great Gatsby' is in its post-production stage. ...
03:23 PM, Feb 28, 2013
Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the film is based on F Scott Fitzgerald's book by the same name. ...
12:55 PM, Jan 05, 2013
New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose movie career is into its fifth decade, says he draws inspiration from young actors and is humbled that he is still considered an icon among them. The 69-year-old actor began his cinematic journey in 1969 with 'Saat Hindustani' and rose to superstardom with 'Zanjeer'. With more than 180 films to his credit, Big B still continues to be active in his career, having inspired...
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