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The Great Gatsby (2013)

Directed by Baz Luhrmann · 143 min · Drama, Romance

60.1 TOPICAL score · #1,273 of 6,776 films

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Nick Carraway arrives in New York in 1922, an era of loose morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick encounters the mysterious millionaire Gatsby and his bewitching cousin Daisy. Soon, Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. Bearing witness to this new world, Nick pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and unforgettable tragedy -- mirroring our own times and struggles.​

The Great Gatsby (2013, directed by Baz Luhrmann) has a TOPICAL score of 60.1 - ranked 1,273 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and cast, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 14 awards from 15 nominations, including the AACTA Award for Best Film. Critics: 48% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 55. Audiences: TMDB 7.3/10 (13,243 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 60 languages.

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Critics25
Audience82
Awards95
Historical impact89
Lasting engagement94
Cast95
Legacy & cult status0

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio (actor #5), Tobey Maguire (actor #514), Carey Mulligan (actor #129), Joel Edgerton (actor #694)

“A polarizing film among critics, The Great Gatsby received both praise and criticism for its visual style, direction, performances, soundtrack, and interpretation of the source material.”

Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 4/10

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