The Rum Diary

  • 2011


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Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.2
But the film, despite its obvious intelligence and flashes of wit, doesnt bring that passion across. Av Club
2.5
Its not essential Thompson, but even Thompson lite has firm appeal. Indie Wire
1.5
Actually, Depp plays Thompsons alter ego, Paul Kemp, a budding journo cum novelist whos living in suspended, rum infused doldrums while working for th .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
What The Rum Diary lacks in narrative astonishment it almost makes up for in boozy charm. Austin Chronicle
3.0
But, like Thompson without gonzo, The Rum Diary is directionless and a little lacking in tone.And you have to ask if Depp at 48 is a fraction too old .. Time Out
4.5
The movie doesnt second guess Thompson, but it never feels so slavishly faithful that it lacks a personality of its own. Collider
3.1
We have the feeling that Kemp/Thompson saw much of life through the bottom of a dirty glass and did not experience it with any precision. The film dup .. Rogerebert
4.0
Rum Diary, The Buy posters from this movie by Rob Gonsalves Fear and loathing, version 1.0..If Hunter S. Thompson were a superhero, The Rum Diary woul .. E Film Critic
2.5
The Rum Diary is a mediocre movie made with the best of intentions. Cinema Blend
3.5
For Depp, this is a welcome return to the rebellious character actor he used to be (long before he became a billion dollar savior for Disney), and Id .. JoBlo
3.0
The Rum Diary may be a tough sell as fans of the book will likely find that the film fails to capture some of the more profound ideas presented in the .. Screen Rant
3.1
Essentially an affectionate and personal project to honour Thompsons memory, The Rum Diary occasionally strains to evoke the journalists surreal black .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
But The Rum Diary panders to fans of the Thompson legend with very broad drug booze comedy that sits uneasily with the movies pretentions to anti colo .. Philly
3.8
The Rum Diary is an origin story, much like the ones essential to the superhero canon. Philly
2.0
The Rum Diary has plenty of insolent patter and pungent background clutter; Robinson is good on sweaty, sodden mise en scene and elaborately grubby tr .. Village Voice
3.1
Depp is entirely too old to be starring in a coming of age as a journalist tale. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
Tiring of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of the late Eisenhower era United States, journalist Paul Kemp travels to the .. Blu Ray
2.0
More than a decade after Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Johnny Depp takes another stab at playing his old pal Hunter S. Thompsonaka Paul Kempi .. Chicago Reader
1.9
Robinsons screenplay unfolds in incidentsepisodes of misadventures and weird characters. Mark Reviews Movies
2.8
The others are amiable but forgettable and that includes Kemp, who benefits only slightly from Depps patented mischievous charm. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Still, if the end result doesnt quite manage to stir up the indignation Robinson obviously intends, its still a creditable and very likeable offering. Radio Times
3.1
Watching Depp cruise Heard with his eyes or in a red Corvette generates a swirl of color and erotic heat deep bow to cinematographer Dariusz Wolski bu .. Rolling Stone
3.0
A tighter approach to storytelling would have provided a stronger kick. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
2.5
Hardcore Thompson fans (and Depp fanatics) will want to see Rum Diary. The Wrap
3.2
Johnny Depp was good friends with legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson and has played variations on him twice in Terry Gilliams 1998 Fear and .. Cs Monitor
4.0
Hilarious, sexy and intoxicatingly entertaining Hunter S. Thompson romp. Film Journal
3.5
An imperfect portrait of what so often is overlooked when it comes to Thompson: his writing, and his obsessive dedication to it. Az Central
2.5
The Rum Diary has been retroactively Hunter S. Thompson ized.And not for the better. Boston
3.1
This picture of American corruption of Puerto Rico is one of the more compelling aspects of The Rum Diary. Boston
4.0
But here, enough of those risks do pay off, and the film is worthwhile even if its not what it might have been. Mountain X
2.5
But dramatizing the act of putting words on paper is a lost cause. Npr
3.1
If this makes you anticipate a rollicking farce, take a moment and reset your expectations. Star Tribune
2.8
But a labor of love doesnt always translate into a good or compelling cinema. Emanuellevy
3.0
The result is a lot of myth making fun with Depp as Thompsons faux naif 30 year old alter ego Paul Kemp. Guardian
2.0
Producer star Johnny Depp mounts a sincere but basically self admiring homage to his hero, wildman gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson adapting Thompso .. Guardian
2.0
Johnny Depp in The Rum Diaries: This is a rambling comedy with enough good moments and witty lines to compensate for its messiness Paul Kemps a failed .. Daily Mail
2.5
In The Rum Diary, that myth becomes an excuse for a movie to go slumming. Ew
4.0
Absolutely.The script is robust, witty and sharp, with Robinsons bon mots peppered throughout. Empire
2.0
Boozy and incoherent, appealing primarily to cultish devotees of Hunter S. Thompson of whom there are obviously far fewer than anticipated. Susang Ranger
4.0
While its not 100% successful, most of the time it will have you either laughing hysterically or mad as hell. Common Sense Media
3.5
Dont call it Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 2, even though you could think of it as a prequel if you felt like it. Movies
2.5
Its an oddly unsatisfying way to end a movie, but then, despite its occasional moments of flair, The Rum Diary had never proved a very satisfying piec .. Slant Magazine
3.1
At its best the fractious Withnail magic resurfaces in the sunnier climes of The Rum Diary. Chicago Tribune
3.2
One wonders if it is true that filters from the Barcardi plant can be milked for 360 proof rum. Reeling Reviews
1.5
isappointingly unengaging... eels sadly quaint from our perspective today, half a century into the journo zombie infopocalypse... Flickfilosopher
2.5
Such a sacrifice deserves a better end product.This one is just a pretty looking mess. ReelViews
2.5
As very few American films have been shot there, locations representing San Juan and environs a half century ago are suitably fresh and evocative. Hollywood Reporter
4.2
If you miss Hunter as much as I do, you dont want to miss this movie. Coles Mithey
3.0
But with Robinson melding Thompsons characters, streamlining story lines, adding others, the novels essential power has been lost in translation.Where .. Los Angeles Times
3.2
A noble shot at a novel barely worth reading, much less filming, and the fact that it comes as close as it does to really working is a minor miracle, .. Hit Fix
2.5
This may be an attempt to bring an early Thompson work to the screen, but instead of feeling fresh, Rum Diary has the dispiriting taste of residue. Movie Habit
3.5
You can smell the debauchery in this rum soaked Caribbean paradise where truth plays tug of war against complacency...Its a heady tale with seductive .. Urban Cine File
3.0
The Rum Diary may not break new ground, but it is easily the best of the film adaptations of Thompsons work, perhaps because it doesnt feel the need t .. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Its pretty much Withnail & I in a tropical climate, but far less fun.For a start, Depp with his perfect skin and bright eyes looks nothing like a comm .. Mirror
2.5
Paul may be played by one of the most charismatic actors alive, but for the most part, he is just another boozy hack. New York Post
4.4
Whats wrong with making all horoscopes bowling related and killing two birds with one stone Red Eye Chicago
1.9
Clocking in at precisely two hours, The Rum Diary feels closer to four. Dustin Put Man
2.5
The Rum Diary has touches of disillusionment far more than Fear and Loathing, which is why I feel its the slightly better film but theyre often swept .. Larsen On Film
2.5
A lengthy drinking binge of a movie: Its fun for a while, seems to offer more meaning than it actually does and leaves you wishing it hadnt ended so b .. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
Its this romantic sub plot and the films strangely unsatisfactory climax that stop it being perfect. The Sun
3.2
Its a lot tamer than Fear And Loathing but fans of Hunter S. Thompson will be keen to see it. The Film Pie
3.0
The Bottom Line: Fans of Hunter S. Thompson may appreciate the way his words are realized, but the story is fairly flat and for every memorable moment .. ComingSoon
2.0
The Rum Diary isnt a terrible film, but what keeps it from being enjoyable is that its not very funny. Shockya
2.5
Its not a very good or lively performance but its built in contradictions sum up a lot of whats wrong with this movie. Bitly
2.5
The Rum Diary feels about as focused as an all night bender, which I suppose is kind of the point, but is its natural, rugged charm enough Scene Stealers
2.0
Now it is one.Whether it really needed to be one is another matter altogether. Dvd Talk
3.0
A refreshing change of pace for Depp and a welcome comeback for Robinson. East Bay Express
2.5
Part comedy, part romance, it moves in fits and starts without ever gaining full blown momentum. Concrete Play Ground
2.2
The movie is a string of vignettes, some mildly amusing (a frantic escape from some hostile locals in a miserable VW bug), others straight up intermin .. Film Blather
3.5
The movie is, after all, called The Rum Diary.The trajectory of Johnny Depps career could be both an inspiration and a cautionary tale for Hollywood r .. Entertainment Time
3.5
Depp, who was a long time friend of Thompson and portrayed him in Fear and Loathing in Los Vegas, manages to get under the skin of the great Gonzo jou .. Media Mikes
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
3.0
There are colorful moments in The Rum Diary, but they dont jell together. It feels more like a 1st episode than a movie. The Scorecard Review
3.0
Lots of potential stories start, but the lack of follow through has the film fizzling out instead of ending, though it does keep you interested throug .. Cairo 360
1.0
Perhaps they needed more rum while filming The Rum Diary.Writer director Bruce Robinsons tepid bore is an adaptation of a Hunter S. Thompson novel tha .. Washington City Paper
2.0
A sprawling, superficial, sporadic story that fails to live up the expectations of its inspiration, its star and the previous cinematic incarnations o .. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.5
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3.8
In other words, the whole movie is one big, beautiful, funny, nostalgic blast and a fine, fitting tribute to a writer who relished skewering sacred co .. Miami
2.5
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2.0
Depp is a gifted comic actor and the films best moments are a testament to his ability to wring laughs out of thin air. Liver Pool Echo
2.0
A romantic subplot has no impact and the film feels like its building to something but nothing ever eventuates and just keeps going nowhere. The Popcorn Junkie
3.0
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5.0
In the time it takes to watch The Rum Diary, you could walk halfway across the Isle of Wight. Ultra Culture
3.1
Much of the dialogues offbeat wit seems to come straight from Thompsons book.That distinctive dialogue is the movies greatest asset. Rss Feeds Usa Today
2.5
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2.2
Im glad Depp and Thompson were so close, and Im sure Hunter would have been touched by the tribute. But that doesnt make it any fun for the rest of us .. Yahoo Movies
3.5
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2.0
There are some good things including a great soundtrack and strong performances from the likes of Giovanni Ribisi and Michael Rispoli, but it is a dis .. Baltic Times
2.0
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5.0
For any Hunter S. Thompson fan, this latest adaptation is a must see. Daily News Egypt



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