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TheWildWhelk · 10-28-2011, 09:48 AM

The trailer for this film makes it look as hilarious as Withnail And I (same director) so i hope that it is! Johhny Depp is at his best when he is playing roles with a comedic element to them.

Walts Ghost · 10-31-2011, 03:32 AM

Saw it tonight and absolutely loved it. It was great to finally have another Hunter S. Thompson tale on the big screen headlined by Depp, and I'm really looking forward to being able to have a double feature of this and Fear and Loathing back to back. They're going to be great that way. Really hope that Hell's Angels finally moves in front of cameras, and I'm hoping that Depp will be a part of that one as well.

Todd_Gaines · 10-31-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Saw it tonight and absolutely loved it. It was great to finally have another Hunter S. Thompson tale on the big screen headlined by Depp, and I'm really looking forward to being able to have a double feature of this and Fear and Loathing back to back. They're going to be great that way. Really hope that Hell's Angels finally moves in front of cameras, and I'm hoping that Depp will be a part of that one as well.

I really want to see this tomorrow. I am glad you liked it and I hope I do as well.

Ite · 10-31-2011, 02:19 PM

I heard Amber Heard gets nude in this? Will make it even more of a must see for me.

Aerodude73 · 10-31-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ite

I heard Amber Heard gets nude in this? Will make it even more of a must see for me.

This NEEDS to be confirmed, STAT!!

Walts Ghost · 10-31-2011, 04:54 PM

She is topless at one point, but you really don't see anything. It's shot in a way that's very subtle. Sorry to burst your bubbles, guys.

Wingman1977 · 10-31-2011, 05:06 PM

Saw it and it was pretty good.

Aerodude73 · 10-31-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

She is topless at one point, but you really don't see anything. It's shot in a way that's very subtle. Sorry to burst your bubbles, guys.

Oh well - she has been in at least one other flick. I'll be happy to see her Any old way, she's f----n' Hott.

retablo · 10-31-2011, 07:04 PM

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Oh well - she has been in at least one other flick. I'll be happy to see her Any old way, she's f----n' Hott.

I discovered her back in 2002 or 03 at a Taco Cabana in Austin. I had 2 films in production and was going to cast her in one of them as the lead (she was 16 at the time and the only work she had done was one Target ad)... but then both projects fell through, she got famous, now she doesn't return my calls, LOL.

I still have her headshot lying around somewhere from back when she was 15-16.

chaingunsofdoom · 10-31-2011, 09:32 PM

Saw this on Friday and to me it played-out like a movie that was stuck in "Development Hell" for a while.

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Not the best or worst movie, more of a missed opportunity. I'd rate it around a 3/5.

Foggy · 10-31-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chaingunsofdoom

Saw this on Friday and to me it played-out like a movie that was stuck in "Development Hell" for a while.

[Show spoiler]

Not the best or worst movie, more of a missed opportunity. I'd rate it around a 3/5.

Sounds like Fear and Loathing, but with more plot

Aerodude73 · 11-05-2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chaingunsofdoom

Saw this on Friday and to me it played-out like a movie that was stuck in "Development Hell" for a while.

[Show spoiler]

Not the best or worst movie, more of a missed opportunity. I'd rate it around a 3/5.

I agree with your assessment pretty much & also gave it 3/5 Stars

Hicks62 · 11-07-2011, 02:25 PM

Opens this Friday in the UK, I am counting down the days. As a big Hunter Thompson, Depp and Robinson fan, I fail to see anyway I won't love this. Will report back Friday.

Youre My Boy Blu! · 11-08-2011, 04:34 AM

It earns 3 out of 5 from me as well.
But I don't think that's my definitive rating until I watch it again after its release on Blu.
I remember when I first saw Fear & Loathing at the theater, it didn't strike me the same way it did years later with repeated viewings.
With that said, this film wasn't as creatively crafted or as imposing with the imagination Gilliam had for Fear & Loathing. Also, Depp was is constant communication with Thompson during Fear & Loathing, and Benicio Del Torro was unrelenting in his role. Not to mention all the powerfully assembled cameos in Fear & Loathing along with Hunter S. himself really added great depth to the film.
Rum Diary didn't really have any of that magic.
But the Rum Diary did have a unique romantic element. It helped push an otherwise idle story along.

Hicks62 · 11-15-2011, 09:09 AM

I very much enjoyed it. A good adaptation of an average book. I agree with the points raised regarding the ending, the whole last act could use a re-edit, and Robinson often struggles to balance the tone. Still, it's lovely to look act, and reminds me of a Whit Stillman film with it's gentle pace and dialogue driven narrative. To your average cinema goer I'd say it's a 3 star film, 4 if you're a big enough fan of the material/actors/director.

Also nice to see a decently budgeted film with just adults in mind, for once.

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10-28-2011, 09:48 AM	#41
TheWildWhelk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Elsinore Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:4	The trailer for this film makes it look as hilarious as Withnail And I (same director) so i hope that it is! Johhny Depp is at his best when he is playing roles with a comedic element to them.

10-31-2011, 03:32 AM	#42
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:788 Blu-ray collection:3091 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	Saw it tonight and absolutely loved it. It was great to finally have another Hunter S. Thompson tale on the big screen headlined by Depp, and I'm really looking forward to being able to have a double feature of this and Fear and Loathing back to back. They're going to be great that way. Really hope that Hell's Angels finally moves in front of cameras, and I'm hoping that Depp will be a part of that one as well.

10-31-2011, 02:19 PM	#44
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	I heard Amber Heard gets nude in this? Will make it even more of a must see for me.

10-31-2011, 04:54 PM	#46
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:788 Blu-ray collection:3091 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	She is topless at one point, but you really don't see anything. It's shot in a way that's very subtle. Sorry to burst your bubbles, guys.

10-31-2011, 05:06 PM	#47
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Saw it and it was pretty good.

10-31-2011, 09:32 PM	#50
chaingunsofdoom Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Calgary 4K collection:443 Blu-ray collection:2997 DVD collection:59 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:125	Saw this on Friday and to me it played-out like a movie that was stuck in "Development Hell" for a while. [Show spoiler] Not the best or worst movie, more of a missed opportunity. I'd rate it around a 3/5.

11-07-2011, 02:25 PM	#53
Hicks62 Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bristol, UK	Opens this Friday in the UK, I am counting down the days. As a big Hunter Thompson, Depp and Robinson fan, I fail to see anyway I won't love this. Will report back Friday.

11-08-2011, 04:34 AM	#54
Youre My Boy Blu! Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2010 Location:In the Light 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:736 DVD collection:84 Prime collection:4	It earns 3 out of 5 from me as well. But I don't think that's my definitive rating until I watch it again after its release on Blu. I remember when I first saw Fear & Loathing at the theater, it didn't strike me the same way it did years later with repeated viewings. With that said, this film wasn't as creatively crafted or as imposing with the imagination Gilliam had for Fear & Loathing. Also, Depp was is constant communication with Thompson during Fear & Loathing, and Benicio Del Torro was unrelenting in his role. Not to mention all the powerfully assembled cameos in Fear & Loathing along with Hunter S. himself really added great depth to the film. Rum Diary didn't really have any of that magic. But the Rum Diary did have a unique romantic element. It helped push an otherwise idle story along.

11-15-2011, 09:09 AM	#55
Hicks62 Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bristol, UK	I very much enjoyed it. A good adaptation of an average book. I agree with the points raised regarding the ending, the whole last act could use a re-edit, and Robinson often struggles to balance the tone. Still, it's lovely to look act, and reminds me of a Whit Stillman film with it's gentle pace and dialogue driven narrative. To your average cinema goer I'd say it's a 3 star film, 4 if you're a big enough fan of the material/actors/director. Also nice to see a decently budgeted film with just adults in mind, for once.

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