Review of Less Than Zero (1987) by Gene Siskel for Chicago Tribune — 07 Aug 1990
Only Downey elicits the kind of sympathy to distinguish this drama from a photojournalist essay of the kind that might run in Vanity Fair. Of the secondary roles, James Spader as Downey’s pusher is terrifically smarmy.
Unfortunately, this sick relationship doesn’t become involving until the last third of the film, when Downey really begins to fall apart and is forced into male whoring to pay his drug debts. Visually the picture is a treat.
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This review of Less Than Zero (1987) was written by Gene Siskel and published by Chicago Tribune on 07 Aug 1990.
Less Than Zero has generally received positive reviews.
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