So Baz Luhrmann is currently adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel (and remaking Robert Redford's 1974 effort). Known for his epic tales of romance, tragedy and unique visual style - see Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge - is The Great Gatsby IN 3D really necessary??
The first few stills from the set, featuring Leonardo Dicaprio as Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy, look beautiful. Shouldn't 3D be kept for kids films, cheap thrill horrors and the work of Michael Bay? Although I am mainly averse to the three dimensional 'art form', when done right it can add something breathtaking which certain films would not be the same without, such as Avatar...and I'm highly anticipating The Hobbit, also shot in 'real' 3D rather than the scores of films which have been shot, then converted later on in an attempt to cash in.
In terms of remakes, which has recently been discussed below, I don't think Redford's film really stood up to the merits of the original text (and at least he has waited almost 40 years). Seeing as Luhrmann does have such a rare ability for telling great love stories in a stylish and original manner, I think he is more than up to the challenge...but I'll be watching in 2D.
The first few stills from the set, featuring Leonardo Dicaprio as Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy, look beautiful. Shouldn't 3D be kept for kids films, cheap thrill horrors and the work of Michael Bay? Although I am mainly averse to the three dimensional 'art form', when done right it can add something breathtaking which certain films would not be the same without, such as Avatar...and I'm highly anticipating The Hobbit, also shot in 'real' 3D rather than the scores of films which have been shot, then converted later on in an attempt to cash in.
In terms of remakes, which has recently been discussed below, I don't think Redford's film really stood up to the merits of the original text (and at least he has waited almost 40 years). Seeing as Luhrmann does have such a rare ability for telling great love stories in a stylish and original manner, I think he is more than up to the challenge...but I'll be watching in 2D.
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