Plot
Based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson, 'The Rum Diary' tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp). Tiring of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper, The San Juan Star, run by downtrodden editor Lotterman (Richard Jenkins). Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Paul soon becomes obsessed with Chenault (Amber Heard), the wildly attractive Connecticut-born fiancee of Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart). Sanderson, a businessman involved in shady property development deals, is one of a growing number of American entrepreneurs who are determined to convert Puerto Rico into a capitalist paradise in service of the wealthy. When Kemp is recruited by Sanderson to write favorably about his latest unsavory scheme, the journalist is presented with a choice: to use his words for the corrupt businessmen's financial benefit, or use them to take the bastards down.
MPAA Rating:
R for language, brief drug use and sexuality.
Genre(s):
Drama,Crime and Mystery
Theatrical Release Date:
10/28/2011
DVD Release Date:
02/14/2012
Distributor(s):
FilmDistrict
Director(s):
Bruce Robinson
Starring:
Johnny Depp , Aaron Eckhart , Amber Heard , Richard Jenkins , Giovanni Ribisi
Themes:
Love Triangles,Members of the Press,Writer's Life
Tone:
Humorous,Literate,Stylish,Wry,Earthy,Decadent
Keywords:
newspaper,reporter
Country of Origin:
USA (zz-zz-2010),USA (zz-zz-2011),USA - Limited (10-28-2011),USA
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