Two films, one made in 1974 and one in 2013, are the most famous adaptations of the book The Great Gatsby. They are both similar and feature memorable scenes such as Myrtle and Gatsby's parties. They are also different. Making the 2013 movie is different because today's technology is extremely different than it was in 1974. Special effects can drastically change the way a movie is made. The two films, The Great Gatsby, are different in format, appearance of the characters, and presentation of the book's themes. The film format is one of the most obvious differences. Today many people have read the book. The general population prefers to see what is happening rather than read the book and imagine it for themselves. The 2013 film has a different format because it has to explain everything to the audience. This film has an extra scene at the beginning where Nick is shown to Perkins Sanitarium. Nick Carraway is having his first consultation with his psychiatrist. The camera briefly shows a piece of paper describing the symptoms that nick h...