The Rum Diary
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Tired of the noise and madness of New York, journalist Paul Kemp moves to Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper. Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Kemp becomes obsessed with the fiancee of Sanderson, a businessman involved in shady property development deals. When he is recruited by Sanderson
… More »Tired of the noise and madness of New York, journalist Paul Kemp moves to Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper. Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Kemp becomes obsessed with the fiancee of Sanderson, a businessman involved in shady property development deals. When he is recruited by Sanderson to write favorably about his latest unsavory scheme, Kemp is presented with the choice to use his words for the corrupt businessman's financial benefit, or use them to take him down.
« LessIn English, with optional subtitles in English or Spanish.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson.
DVD release of the 2011 motion picture.
Special features: Inside The rum diary ; back-story.
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Kemp (interviewing): "What would you say you like most about Puerto Rico?" Tourist (husband): "The bowling alleys, and the casinos. Of course, she likes the 'duty-free'." Tourist (wife): "Well, the more you spend, the more you save!" Kemp: "Have you seen a lot of the island?" Husband: "Oh, we don't leave the hotel." Wife: "It isn't safe." Kemp: "But you're having fun." Husband: "Oh yeah! A lotta, lotta fun!"
Lotterman: "And what exactly brings you into the building?" Moberg: "Don't hazel me, I got the x-rays back. I got less than a week to live." Lotterman: "Hazel you? What are ya talking about, you Swedish twerp? Y'know, it may have crossed, what's left of your mind, that I have a newspaper to run here. That we have something called "news" going on out there, but as far as you're concerned, I might as well look out of the f**kin' window! What are you doing here? This is a newspaper, there's nothing here for you." Moberg: "Two of the best scoops you ever had came out of my brain, and you better moderate your language, or I'll go elsewhere." Lotterman: "Elsewhere where? You couldn't get work as a fly repellent. You're worthless, Moberg. The last onion in the jar."
Lotterman (to Kemp, about Moberg): "I don't want that animal in this building again. He is hygienically unacceptable. Did you see the side of his nose? Blackheads like braille. They should have him put down."
Lotterman: "You're not a foreign corespondent in some far flung foreign land. This is America." Kemp: "This is Puerto Rico." Lotterman: "This is America! You think some plumber from Normal Illinois saves up for twenty five years to come here on a cruise ship to read about bad times on the sugar plantation? They don't give a f**k! The average guy don't rock the boat 'cause he wants to climb aboard it! And our readership, is vividly average. ...They don't care who the losers are! ...They wanna know who won. Who won the bowls, who won the races, who won the pot at the slot machines... Look at me Kemp. You're not sleeping - you're wide awake. And this is The American Dream..."
Sala (to Kemp): "Do not confuse love with lust, nor drunkenness with judgment."
Sala: "Whatsamatta? What are you smiling at?" Kemp: "I'm not smiling. I'm maintaining a casual face."
Sala (to Kemp): "You're high, you fool! Drink some rum!"
Lotterman: "Why don't you shove it, Moberg! You are a waste of human sperm." Moberg: "Die a prolonged and relentlessly agonizing death!!"
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Add a CommentThis movie is supposedly based on a manuscript Johnny Depp found among his friend's (the late Hunter S. Thompson's) papers. Depp was instrumental in getting it published and now produced as a biopic drama on Thompson's brief stint in Puerto Rico. The filmmakers are reaching for something 'deep'; unfortunately, I found the story... mediocre. An admirable tribute from Depp, nothing special though. Filthy little Giovanni Ribisi was funny. Amber Heard is as gorgeous as that vintage 'Vette.
Fair - The Rum Diary (2011) 120 min. Another film that would've been more effective if it sliced 15 minutes. The film drags with some highlights mostly at the hands of Giovanni Ribisi, who steals the show. Great use of the locale and makeup. Johnny Depp is shadowed by Ribisi's character.
I could watch J.Depp all day long and never get tired of him...........with that being said this is a very funny, low key movie, I just loved it. (not a fan of Fear and Loathing, mostly because I don't get it) but this was hilarious.
Somewhat interesting biographical film about the young Hunter S. Thompson. Depp does a pretty good job with his low key portrayal. There really isn't a whole lot to be excited about here. Overlong and slow moving. A few laughs and dark comedic moments just don't do enough to make this anything more than a curiosity that doesn't deliver. If you want to see Depp as Hunter S. Thompson knocking it out of the park, watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.