The Not-So-Great Gatsby

WARNING: I don't like the story to begin with.  So why bother going to the movie?  First of all, don't.  But the reason I bothered was threefold.  I was told that it was truly worth the price of admission.  I heard that the perspective was unique.  Second, on rare occasions I have found that there are a few movies that I enjoy more than their book counterparts.  Third, I actually had business in a town where there was a great movie theater.

I understand the story of the Great Gatsby, and why it was written, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.  The movie had several weird scenes and the music, at times, was not compatible with the story.   Even though Leo DiCaprio is usually not an actor I enjoy watching, I thought he did a good job with the role.  Most of the actors  performed well here.  However, there were some scenes that were too lengthy - especially some of the party scenes.  I wouldn't bother with this one.  It's not worth the drive.