The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby has been on a heck of a ride over the last year. The film was one of the most anticipated of 2012 purely because of the story and the cast attached, but when the first trailer released, the excitement of some hit a manic level. But then there were rumours of issues on set, director Baz Luhrmann wanted to do reshoots but Warner wasn’t paying, and the film was moved from its prime Oscar contender date to May, causing many to question whether this film would indeed be as good as originally hoped.
Then, in the midst of all the skepticism, Gatsby did something incredible. It took the promotion to another level, introducing an incredible second trailer, and a final trailer that was even better than the original 2012 one. The top-notch soundtrack has been rolled out too and the excitement is at its peak yet again.
Of course, there’s no promise that Gatsby is going to be great. We won’t know that for sure until the first screenings. But it’s going to be great. The story is incredible, the cast is phenomenal, and it’s got a director whose entire career seems to have been building toward this film. Not only is The Great Gatsby the must-see film of May, but it may be the must-see film of 2013.
