The Great Gatsby 1974 edition

A must-have movie for any Robert Redford fan.

At least with F. Scott Fitzgeralds book, there was enough substance to keep reading, but this was too much in-your-face noise thrown at you. I get that it was to be a 20s era, but enough with the loud party scenes, just so that costuming can assault your senses. Acting was cold. There was no more personality in Redfords performance than that of Mia Farrow. Both characters came across that they had signed up to do the movie, but they left passion at home. I find it hard to recommend this movie.

failed the 12 minute test

Great script

Slow-moving and dated at times but good throughout. The supporting actors and actresses do a strong turn at supporting Farrow and Redford in the title roles. Redford is convincing as Gatsby, Farrow plays her coquettish role perfectly. Photogenic settings and they do a fine job representing the time period.

I’ve always wanted to own this movie since I first viewed it on television many years ago. Since there are rarely any classic movie movies out today in tv, i’am now happy to own this movie!

I purchased this DVD to show to my 11th grade English class, as we just finished reading the novel. The DVD was exactly as advertised and a good quality product. The film itself isnt my favorite adaptation (the actors all seem a little disconnected and bored), but it certainly helped my students with our project analyzing the story!

wife liked

Terrible DVD quality. DVD keep freezing the first time that I played it despite cleaning it a number of times.

Sticks closely to book. Beautiful clothes, homes, cars. Ralph Lauren designed the clothes for Gatsby. Feels like the 1920s.