Review of The Rum Diary (2011) by Kelsie J — 24 May 2012

Love Johnny, but this movie never got anywhere...

This review of The Rum Diary (2011) was written by Kelsie J on 24 May 2012.

The Rum Diary has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Misty M (46) on 17 Sep 2014

Ok I need to see a preview but it's johnny depp so chances are I want to see it…

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By Justin M (1,525) on 08 Dec 2013

Meh, another film in a string of nearly interesting but not quite above average films…

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By George I (269) on 28 Oct 2014

An older Depp returns to a different, younger and fictional (more or less) Dr. Thompson…

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By Tom B (1,265) on 16 Mar 2014

Wow ummmn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch......its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By John M (4,356) on 28 Sep 2013

I couldn't figure out the point of this one…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 24 Jan 2014

The sort of movie you might stumble into halfway through and end up sticking with because it ambles in a genial way…

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By Aya V (49) on 14 Jan 2014

Yet another vibrant adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson…

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By Nafees (9) on 04 May 2022

Good performance, but the movie felt shallow in characters. Otherwise a decent movie with decent acting…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 03 Jan 2014

It was OK.. fear and loathing was a lot better…

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By Justin K (439) on 01 Feb 2016

It was quite stylish and nostalgic in terms of set design, The acting is comical and serious at the same time, especially with Johnny Depp…

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