It's been a long time since updates. And for that I apologize. I just haven’t seen anything that’s been worth writing about.
But finally, here’s one that was entertaining and a bit obscure: 2011’s The Rum Diary.Based on Hunter S. Thompson’s only novel, it reminded me of a prequel of Fear and Loathing Las Vegas. With the witty banter, quirky characters, substance abuse and resulting absurd/absurdly funny situations, it could only be Hunter S. Thompson.
Johnny Depp (another reminder of Fear & Loathing) stars as Paul Kemp, a writer who takes on a job at a failing Costa Rican newspaper, circa 1960. Contradictions abound, morals are questioned, and characters are more human than in your typical Hollywood feature (although not in wit).
The supporting cast is as good. Aaron Eckhart is over-billed as the next star but has a small (but still decent) role. But 2 great character-actors, Michael Rispoli (Kick-Ass & Rounders) and Giovanni Ribisi (Saving Private Ryan & Avatar), keep up – to say the least – with Johnny Depp.
This was one of the few films that I’ve actually enjoyed in the last 3 months. I can’t say that it was perfect. (Fear & Loathing was better, I thought) But it was fun. And sometimes that’s enough.
