The Great Gatsby

The Michael Bay of epic romance transforms another classic into a gaudy zoom-fest that substitutes editorial flair for narrative pacing.  Random rap samples compliment the flashy collage like cheddar on ice cream while Maguire and diCaprio are edged out by Edgerton who delivers an alarmingly fitting yet still decent performance.

Australia

Two romance novels squeezed into one unbearably long film. Luhrman proves that he is just a romantic Michael Bay, and like Bay, he delivers a few unexpected poignant moments. Kidman delivers one of her most irritating performances and is out-acted by an incredible aboriginal child and Jackman’s impossibly talented torso.