Review of The Rum Diary (2011) by Bathsheba M — 12 Mar 2012

Drink.... drink.... drink.... drunk!! Get real!! Get serious!! just hilarious, as usual, it's Johnny Depp!!

This review of The Rum Diary (2011) was written by Bathsheba M on 12 Mar 2012.

The Rum Diary has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Wina N (6) on 03 Jul 2014

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