I realize I might get roasted alive for this, but... I hate The Great Gatsby. I understand that nearly everyone is supposed to be shallow, that we are supposed to be seeing these one-dimensional characters engaged in their pettiness and learn what sort of tragedy projecting greatness on others can be. But I found the whole exercise boring and I've never managed to wrap my head around why this book is supposed to be so great. I also understand that Jersey Shore is all about watching vapid people be pretentious and one dimensional, but I don't find that interesting either.
I realize I've probably just raised some hackles, but please let me be clear, this is all simply personal opinion and I do get that many people find the book to be engaging, entertaining and important. I simply do not, and would much rather sit down and consider critical insights of Othello rather than trudge through Gatsby's idiotic love affair with one of the least interesting and simply awful women in the history of literature.
So, the purpose behind that little tirade was to set up this next bit. Also because of personal taste, I liked Romeo and Juliette and freaking loved Moulin Rouge. It's not deep film making, but I adore the set pieces and the songs and find it all really, really entertaining. So,with all of that, I have no idea if I should go see this film. Since Movie Bob and I don't see eye to eye on either Lurhmann or The Great Gatsby, his insights, however valid, aren't helping my decision. This is of course not a criticism of him, but rather of myself.
Edit: I suppose my purpose here is to ask: Is there anyone who likes Lurhmann, and also dislikes The Great Gatsby, and has seen this film that can give me their opinion?