i went into this not knowing what to expect; I knew nothing of the original 1925 novel and neither did I have a clue about the 1974 film. I was told that it was a movie you would either love or hate. For me, it was luckily the latter...
The direction in this film is impeccable. The cinematography is marvelous and really lets the viewer absorb the sheer artistry that has gone into making this film.
Performances are phenomenal by the entire cast. Carey Mulligan's Daisy is every bit as careless as one would expect, but she also manages to show some complexity in her role. Tobey Maguire is a great avatar for us to take on as we enter this film. He is very much the viewer as he sees everything happening, but is ultimately helpless to change anything. The true standout in the film is of course, Leonardo DiCaprio.
I won't say more; check it out for yourself, OLD SPORT!
8.5
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