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May 10, 2013
At the Movies: All sparkle, no soul in ‘Great Gatsby'
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
If any piece of classic American literature should be depicted on film with wildly decadent and boldly inventive style, it's “The Great Gatsby.” After all, who was the character of Jay Gatsby himself if not a spinner of grandiose tales and a peddler of lavish dreams?
| The Great Gatsby |
 Director: Baz Luhrmann Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire Rating: PG-13 Running time: 141 minutes |
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