The Great Gatsby, offers a look into the glitz and glamour of the roaring ’20s. The movie is set in the age of a booming economy, the birth jazz music and the controversial flapper culture. It gives viewers a look into the drawbacks of affluence and wealth in a society that heavily emphasizes appearances and social politics, also impacted by bootlegging and prohibition and various criminal activities. 
Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the movie stars well-known actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher and more. The story follows the story of Nick Carraway, who is an up and coming broker living in 1920s Long Island. While in New York, Nick gets back in touch with his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her husband Tom. He also hears about his neighbor, the mysterious Jay Gatsby who is well known in the neighborhood for hosting elaborate parties and galas that last well into the night.
The film is co-directed by Baz Lurhman, who has previously worked with Leonardo DiCaprio on the movie Romeo and Juliet. Baz Lurhman’s style is well known for stunning visuals as well as incorporating vibrant musical numbers, making this an ideal match for a movie about the Art Deco lifestyle and glamorous indulgences of 1920s New York. Individuals who have read the book during american literature courses while in high school or college will want to take a look at this new and updated version. While the story line is set nearly 100 years ago in the 1920s, the themes and issues that the characters face are still seen in modern culture. The film is rated PG-13 for minor adult situations, and will be shown in both 3D and traditional formats. The movie currently holds a critics rating of 3 out of 5 stars.