What are some differences or similarities of The Great Gatsby film (1974) and novel?

Question

Just any information regarding the transition of the piece from a novel to film.

Mainly regarding Theme, Plot, Characterisation, Acting, Costume etc.

Any help appreciated.

Best answer will be given!

Answer 1

The movie was surprisingly faithful to the book.  Bruce Dern did a good job as Tom - loud, blustering, boisterous, narcissistic.  Sam Waterston was perfect as Nick.  The scenery was lush and very evocative of the period and the upper-crust lifestyle that most of us only ever hear about.  They did remember to put in the green light at the end of Daisy's dock, which was a big symbol that got discussed every time I was in a class that read the book.  And the billboard with the optometrist's eyes and glasses, watching - that was in the movie.



I saw the movie in the theaters when it first came out.  There was a group of us going to the movies, and I was the only one who wanted to see "Gatsby."  Everyone else saw "American Graffiti."

The movie isn't perfect.  It's been a while since I watched it, but I recall some parts of it getting too draggy.  But on the whole it was gorgeous to watch, very close to the book, and very much a gasp-out-loud moment when you see Gatsby's blood spreading in the pool.

Answer 2

psh the car wasnt yellow in the film