Review of Less Than Zero (1987) by Jonathan M — 15 Jun 2010
I liked this movie as a crazy 80s time capsule (I think Bret Easton Ellis' debut novel has aged much better) that runs right into the major problem with adapting this to film: how do you make a character based movie when all the characters are these affect-less blanks in a totally nihilistic landscape? Turns out, even with a great performance by a very young Robert Downy Jr.
and James Spader, that it is more difficult than this film's director was capable of.
This review of Less Than Zero (1987) was written by Jonathan M on 15 Jun 2010.
Less Than Zero has generally received positive reviews.
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