Posted By: ronnierocketAGO
The Great Gatsby (2013) - 05/02/13 02:16 PM
Out next friday in the U.S. is Baz Luhrmann's new big budget adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel that countless American high school kids are forced to read ever year. Interestingly that book was the #1 selling book on Amazon.com in the last week, still #2 currently. I know some BB.Net locals who were intrigued about this release.
Originally set for a Christmas '12 release, delayed allegedly to get a 3-D post-production conversion. Which is fucking bonkers for a costume period drama, but nevermind. Anyway I found it strange initially that this Oscar bait would be positioned inbetween the other testosterone-overpacking blockbuster sequels in May. But who knows, it could work as brilliant counter-programming for those that aren't interested in superheroes or spaceships or Vin Diesel.
We already have some early reviews, here is one which basically says it looks great and Leonardo DiCaprio is awesome as Jay Gatsby but Spider-Man sucks apparently as Nick Callaway. Mixed review, but still makes this movie sound even more interesting.
http://tomshone.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/review-great-gatsby-d-luhrmann.html?spref=tw
Originally set for a Christmas '12 release, delayed allegedly to get a 3-D post-production conversion. Which is fucking bonkers for a costume period drama, but nevermind. Anyway I found it strange initially that this Oscar bait would be positioned inbetween the other testosterone-overpacking blockbuster sequels in May. But who knows, it could work as brilliant counter-programming for those that aren't interested in superheroes or spaceships or Vin Diesel.
We already have some early reviews, here is one which basically says it looks great and Leonardo DiCaprio is awesome as Jay Gatsby but Spider-Man sucks apparently as Nick Callaway. Mixed review, but still makes this movie sound even more interesting.
http://tomshone.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/review-great-gatsby-d-luhrmann.html?spref=tw