Baz Luhrmann‘s The Great Gatsby is a risky project. Originally slated for release during the thick of Award’s season last December, the release was pushed back a substantial five months to May 10th in order to go for the typically larger summer audience. What this seems to suggest is The Great Gatsby it sees itself more as a flashy blockbuster event type of film than a quiet award savvy drama. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby, Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway, Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan and Carey Mulligan as Daisey, Gatsby has one thing in it’s favor and that’s one hell of a cast.
Although it’s tough to call how the film will be received critically and commercially, there is clearly some faith in it as it will be opening the Toronto International Film Festival in May. I’m matter that the stand out cast, glossy vintage looks and classic Americano story are sure to add up to a winner.
This third trailer for The Great Gatsby really opens up the roaring world of the 20’s and features the music of Beyonce, Andre 3000, Lana Del Rey and Florence + The Machine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozkOhXmijtk
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By: Matt Oakes
Started blogging about film in college when the university paper wouldn’t have him. Dislikes your consensus film Twitter favorites. Devotee of horror movies that make him die a little inside. Catches films at festivals when he can. Proud SFCS and OFCS member and Tomatometer-approved critic. Editor-in-chief of Silver Screen Riot.
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