I think DiCaprio was only cast as J. Gatsby because of his looks. His affected accent was inconsistent throughout the film. Part southern drawl, part New England, and mostly just DiCaprio made it impossible to focus on any acting he may have been doing. And was he really supposed to look like a young, blond Orson Welles?

I also had a serious problem with the music in the film. Sorry, but there was no rap in the 1920's. Just guessing, but could that be the influence of "Jay Z." as a producer? Jazz was just being recognized as music in the early 1920's, and I feel rap was a poor substitution.

The outdoor sets also left something to be desired. Watching actors walk across AstroTurf as opposed to a well-manicured lawn was definitely a poor choice.

Overall, I feel this movie was poorly conceived and executed.