Review of The Rum Diary (2011) by Jorge D — 30 Sep 2012
"The Rum Diary" is one of those movies that record a specific time, while also being timeless. Chronicles the early journalistic career of Paul Kemp, fully capital of Puerto Rico, in the bustling 60s, in a journal the verge of bankruptcy.
More important than the actual facts narrated, the important thing here is to get carried away by the atmosphere somewhat anarchic, yielding some excellent comic sequences - like a hallucinogenic trip of Kemp and his faithful squire, after experiencing a strange psychotropic, or the desperate attempt to operate a car falling apart.
The production that invests heavily in the work of great cast (Johnny Depp, Michael Rispoli, Richard Jenkins and Giovanni Ribisi have flawless performances) sees when embraces the atmosphere of a carefree youthful adventure, but do not have the same luck when trying to get a more serious tone and political.
In his final plot something in the puzzle does not fit properly, but the balance is still positive in the midst of such talented people, which seems to be, above all, having fun.
8.0/10.0.
This review of The Rum Diary (2011) was written by Jorge D on 30 Sep 2012.
The Rum Diary has generally received mixed reviews.
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