Movie And Book Comparison Of The Great Gatsby

One of America’s most iconic novels, The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald, was recently adapted into a film by the famous director Baz Luhrmann in 2013. I have personally read the book and seen the movie and can say that the film closely resembled the original book. The scenes, character descriptions, and conversations were, for the most part, spot on. Many of the differences were very minor and insignificant. Regardless of how similar the film and book were, film critics and viewers had mixed feelings towards the film. They questioned many of Luhrmann’s decisions and choices when it came to removing scenes and evoking emotions. Many people overlook the difficulty of creating a film adaptation of a book. These difficulties can range from
I personally believe that films are a better way of telling the story rather than novels for this genre. I say this because all of the marvelous colors and extravagant objects are more appealing visually rather than textually. It also allows for colors to be more noticeable and for more colors to be added. They can add a new layer of meaning to the story by expressing the emotions of characters and the mood of locations. An example of this would be Gatsby’s mansion against the Valley of Ashes. Gatsby’s mansion is vivid and exorbitant with nonstop action in every room (only during parties is there a lot of action) and colorful shimmering beverages and dresses. The Valley of Ashes on the other hand is a barren menacing territory with dust and ash floating around in the air and men working hard despite the conditions of their workplace. Aside from colors, simple things such as clothing also become more noticeable in films. The clothes in the movie were periodically correct and reflected some of the film’s themes and character details. For example, they included klutzy and odd-looking bowties for Nick which told us that he was an uncomfortable outsider to this new land of eccentric men and women. In another scene, Gatsby makes an effort to flaunt his wealth by throwing his expensive shirts down onto his bed. Daisy, being a fan of gifts and possessions,
Many critics were not pleased with the movie I have slowly learned to appreciate the finer details and unique styles that directors incorporate into their films. In this case, I appreciate the faithfulness that the film possesses and the absolutely brilliant set and costume design done by Luhrmann and his team. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made in order to satisfy the financial needs of a film, and that is completely understandable especially when the movie’s purpose is to profit. While it may not exceed the standards fans are looking for, it was able to do many things correctly which is something that everyone wants. It’s safe to say that Luhrmann’s overall execution of the film was valid and