Review of The Rum Diary (2011) by Ray K — 20 Mar 2012
An entertaining comedy drama which brings together three legendary figures: Hunter S Thompson, Johnny Depp and Bruce Robinson, director of the sublime Withnail and I. It's not a bad little film, but it should have been better.
Although it has plenty to amuse, where it falls short is in its attempt to appeal to a broad audience; it has an impatience and brevity that ensures the characters and other subjects have little chance to show their depth.
Worth watching if one withholds great expectations.
This review of The Rum Diary (2011) was written by Ray K on 20 Mar 2012.
The Rum Diary has generally received mixed reviews.
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