歐美電影簡介：《了不起的蓋茨比》

《了不起的蓋茨比》是美國作家弗·司各特·菲茨杰拉德1925年所寫的一部以20世紀(jì)20年代的紐約市及長島為背景的中篇小說，小說的背景被設(shè)定在現(xiàn)代化的美國社會中上階層的白人圈內(nèi)，通過卡拉韋的敘述展開。《了不起的蓋茨比》問世，奠定了弗·司各特·菲茨杰拉德在現(xiàn)代美國文學(xué)史上的地位，成了20年代“爵士時代”的發(fā)言人和“迷惘的一代”的代表作家之一。20世紀(jì)末，美國學(xué)術(shù)界權(quán)威在百年英語文學(xué)長河中選出一百部最優(yōu)秀的小說，《了不起的蓋茨比》高居第二位，傲然躋身當(dāng)代經(jīng)典行列。

The Great Gatsby is a 2013 3D romantic drama film. It is an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel of the same name. The film is co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. The official Warner Bros. website says: "The filmmaker created his owndistinctive visual interpretation of the classic story, bringing the period to life in a way that has never been seen before." It follows the life and times of millionaire Jay Gatsby (played by DiCaprio) and his neighbour Nick, who tells of his encounter with Gatsby in 1920s America. Warner Bros. says, "Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits."

Prior to this film there had already been a Broadway play and numerous film adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's acclaimed novel. When Luhrmann was asked about the movie, he stated that he planned the remake to be more timely due to its theme of criticizing the often irresponsible lifestyles of wealthy people. It is perhaps a reflection of money in the early 21st century. The Great Gatsby was planned to be filmed in New York, where the novel is set, starting in June 2011. The director instead opted to have the principal photography happen in Sydney. Filming began on September 5, 2011, at Fox Studios Australia. The shoot finished on December 22, 2011, with additional shots filmed in January 2012.