Set in 1939, New York, in a sanitarium for melancholy and drunkenness, bond-seller Nick Carraway is urged by his doctor to write a therapeutic account of what brought him there. Nick's notebook tells how, seven years before, he had relocated to a modest cottage on Long Island next to an intriguing neighbor and immensely wealthy, Jay Gatsby's opulent mansion. Gatsby asks Nick to arrange a meeting with his cousin Daisy, who is now married to the boorish and philandering Tom Buchanan, who was Gatsby's real love prior to military duty after Nick attends one of Gatsby's renowned parties. As Nick complies, he notices that Gatsby, once a poor child, has reinvented himself as a dazzling billionaire just to impress Daisy in hopes of getting her back.
The bright, colorful colors used to depict the luxury lifestyle of the affluent people who reside in West and East Egg are one of the most recognizable color schemes in the film. Bright yellows, bold reds, and gold accents are used throughout the scenes, demonstrating the prosperity of the wealthy above the poor. These vibrant hues may be seen in every scene depicting Gatsby's constant gatherings in an attempt to get Daisy's attention. There are gold champagne towers, exotic dancers dressed in bright clothes, and more during these gatherings. The majority of the party sequences are shot with a camera floating above Gatsby's whole property in order to capture the true scale of his mansion. The camera soars over Gatsby's estate, showing the brilliant lights and huge groups of people streaming in and out. The American Dream is symbolized by the West and East Eggs. The color palettes in this region of Long Island are vibrant and vivid, exaggerating what it's like to have achieved the American Dream. The colors in these images are meant to make you envy the characters, as they contrast dramatically with those in the Valley of Ashes. When the Valley of Ashes is depicted in the movie, a grey color scheme is employed to emphasize the desolation and degradation of this section of town. The director captures the gruesomeness of the folks that dwell here and their lifestyles by employing these colors. Even the characters' apparel in the Valley of Ashes, as depicted in the film, reflects their wretched existence. Characters that reside there, such as Myrtle and George, are shown in dirty, grey attire coated with ash. The use of harsh hues is intended to make the spectator feel depressed and unhappy while seeing these images, as opposed to sentiments of joy when the rich are presented.
Gatsby exemplifies the American Dream: he was born poor and rose through the ranks to gain more money and social position. His strong work ethic and desire to win Daisy's affection aided him in his efforts to overcome his poverty-stricken past. Gatsby accomplished the American Dream in the sense of social advancement and financial prosperity. However despite Gatsby's affluence, the movie demonstrates that the American Dream's materialism does not ensure happiness. Gatsby threw lavish parties for hundreds of people every week and even when they hadn't been invited, guests arrived to enjoy the food, beverages, and opulence of the party without ever seeing Gatsby. The majority of them just utilized Gatsby to partake in his wealth and the American Dream's opulence. Gatsby's gossip reveals that he did not build any true ties with the partygoers. Gatsby was so preoccupied with his ideal Daisy that he didn't have any actual friends until he met Nick. The film illustrates how being overly focused on the American Dream may cause one to miss out on living in the present. It emphasizes the need of focusing on things that are more important than money, such as relationships. Not because of his money, but because of his friendship with Nick and Daisy, Gatsby's life grew fuller and happier. Despite the fact that hundreds of people attended Gatsby's monthly lavish parties, hardly anyone showed up to pay their respects at his burial. Gatsby's kindness to the partygoers was overlooked and forgotten after his death, reflecting the uncaring society that the American Dream has generated. The film demonstrates to the viewer that the American Dream is hard to completely achieve since it is based on a perpetual longing for something greater.
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