G (2004 film)

G is a 2004 American crime drama film directed by Christopher Scott Cherot. It is a modern adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, transplanting the story to the world of hip-hop and urban life in New York City.

The film follows Summer G (played by Richard T. Jones), a successful hip-hop mogul, as he attempts to win back his former love, Sky Hightower (played by Chenoa Maxwell). Sky, now married to Chip Hightower (played by Blair Underwood), a wealthy and influential record executive, finds herself drawn back to G's charismatic allure and extravagant lifestyle. The film explores themes of wealth, love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power, mirroring the themes present in Fitzgerald's novel.

The narrative is told primarily from the perspective of Walt (played by Andre Royo), an aspiring filmmaker and G's neighbor, acting as the Nick Carraway analogue. Through Walt's observations, the audience witnesses G's lavish parties, his enigmatic past, and his unwavering determination to recapture his lost love.

Reception to G was generally mixed, with critics noting its ambition but also pointing to its uneven execution and pacing. While some praised the modern reimagining of the classic tale, others found it to be a superficial adaptation lacking the depth and nuance of the original novel.