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In Baz Luhrmann's 2013 adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, The Great Gatsby, we are transported to the roaring twenties on Long Island's affluent North Shore. The film takes its cue from the esteemed author's timeless tale, where the green light across the water serves as a beacon for love, greed, and the corrupting influence of wealth. The story begins with Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), a young man from the Midwest who has moved to Long Island to work in the bond business. Nick is lured into the lavish world of his mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), whose grand estate is the envy of everyone in town. As Nick becomes embroiled in Gatsby's world, he finds himself caught between two vastly different worlds: the aristocratic old-money crowd and the nouveau riche socialites who have made their fortunes through bootlegging and other illicit means. Through Gatsby's eyes, we see a man driven by his all-consuming passion for Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan), Nick's cousin-in-law. Gatsby's obsession with winning back Daisy's heart is fueled by memories of their doomed love affair before she married the brutish Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). As the summer wears on, Gatsby's elaborate parties and grand gestures serve only to further entrench the class divisions that threaten to tear them all asunder. Meanwhile, Nick finds himself increasingly disillusioned with the excesses and superficiality of his new acquaintances. He is particularly troubled by the toxic relationship between Tom and Daisy, which seems to be fueled by their own sense of entitlement and a desperate desire for validation. As tensions build towards a tragic conclusion, Luhrmann's film masterfully captures the essence of Fitzgerald's novel: the corrupting influence of wealth, the elusiveness of the American Dream, and the devastating consequences that can result when old money and new money collide. With its sumptuous visuals, memorable performances, and a haunting soundtrack featuring Jay-Z and Lana Del Rey, The Great Gatsby is a cinematic masterpiece that will leave audiences spellbound and moved.

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