The Rum Diary
October 13th, 2011
DIRECTOR:
Bruce Robinson
STUDIOS:
FilmEngine GK Films Infinitum Nihil FilmDistrict Mandate International
RATING:
R
RUNTIME:
120 Minutes
Cast
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Aaron Eckhart
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Synopsis
The Rum Diary is a film adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel, featuring Johnny Depp as journalist Paul Kemp. Set in 1960s Puerto Rico, Kemp encounters corruption and moral dilemmas while working for a local newspaper. The film explores themes of idealism, love, and disillusionment against a backdrop of political and social tension.
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'The Rum Diary' Review
6/10
The Rum Diary manages to successfully capture the spirit of the source material - even if the result is a scattered piece of filmmaking.
