Comments on: Baz Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ To Open 2013 Cannes Film Festival https://staging2.theplaylist.net/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-20130312/ Fri, 13 May 2016 10:28:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: kindred spirit https://staging2.theplaylist.net/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-20130312/#comment-60035 Fri, 13 May 2016 10:28:51 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2013/more/uncategorized/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-100860/#comment-60035 I was invited to a screening a few months back and while it was still in very rough stages, from what I saw it was very well done. For those who hate Baz's style, stay far away. The acting is pretty excellent across the board- but I suspect most attention will be paid to Joel Edgerton and Carey Mulligan, whom both myself and my guest agreed were the standouts. Start your Oscar balloting now, because this one is definitely in the race (and hopefully even more so with all the effects added).

]]> By: trace https://staging2.theplaylist.net/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-20130312/#comment-60036 Fri, 13 May 2016 10:28:51 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2013/more/uncategorized/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-100860/#comment-60036 Actually I'm a really bad feeling when I heard that it's only about 70 min RT

]]> By: Alan B https://staging2.theplaylist.net/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-20130312/#comment-60037 Fri, 13 May 2016 10:28:51 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2013/more/uncategorized/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-100860/#comment-60037 I have no idea whether the film will be good or not, but I suspect it will be killed in France. 'Midnight in Paris' and 'Moonrise Kingdom' were well-liked, relatively small comedies, whilst 'The Great Gatsby' is a gargantuan epic/drama/satire by a director not known for his subtlety. French and international critics will have a field day on the film, especially since it seems just as big and bloated as 'Australia'. That film had a fairly mixed reception, which is very kind for the ridiculous and irresponsible spending. Considering he went over-budget again, I don't think critics will be as kind, especially as he is taking on an American classic. I get why Luhrmann and co. want to do this: they want to eliminate any bad buzz the rescheduled release date has inspired, and they feel a Cannes premiere (with solid reviews) can do that. Luhrmann always thinks big. I respect that. However, I can't see Luhrmann repeating his 'Moulin Rouge' success, especially since he didn't seem to learn his lesson about fiscal responsibility from 'Australia'.

]]> By: GERARD KENNELLY https://staging2.theplaylist.net/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-20130312/#comment-60038 Fri, 13 May 2016 10:28:51 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2013/more/uncategorized/baz-luhrmanns-the-great-gatsby-to-open-2013-cannes-film-festival-100860/#comment-60038 my birthday is may 19

the cannes film festival starts may 15
can't wait to read the reviews as they happen 🙂

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