How many times have you wondered why a film adaptation is nothing like the book but you watch it anyway? Why? What are some actors perfect for the role while others lack the right qualities? How come certain plot points are missing in action and yet still hold our attention? What makes it all come together cohesively and yet make us upset simultaneously? Let’s find out. Let’s journey into Baz Luhrmans adaptation of The Great Gatsby and dissect what makes it successful and where it failed its audience. Let’s find out how accurate the retelling is when compared to Fitzgerald’s original novel.
