The Beauty of The Great Gatsby (2013): A Fever Dream Drenched in Gold

Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013) isn’t just a film—it’s a fever dream. Drenched in gold, pulsing with modern music, and soaked in longing, it reimagines the Roaring Twenties as a chaotic masterpiece of love, delusion, and desire. This post explores the brilliance of its aesthetic, the emotional power of its soundtrack, and why Gatsby’s dream still hits hard in a world built on illusions.