Candy-colored fun, in which the usual Burton/Depp fun is further enlivened by a sexy, deranged Eva Green.
The Rum Diary
posted by Brian McDonough
It ain't perfect--but for the first 90 minutes you'll think it is. Great acting, great direction, and a great screenplay derived from one of our greatest writers of recent memory. See it.
Public Enemies
posted by Brian McDonough
Public Enemies is a well-drawn period drama, a look at America's historic love affair with the colorful gangsters of the Depression era without celebrating them. Johnny Depp, a master at playing outsiders, gives us a John Dillinger who's both a driven, aggressive man and one who's realizing that he has no future.
Gonzo: The Life ...
posted by Brian McDonough
A documentary about Hunter S. Thompson, one of the most original, entertaining writers and personalities in living memory, is going to be a hoot. I mean, if you can't make an engaging film about this guy, you have no business in show business. So it's a given that there will be laughs and outrage and interest in Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. Question is, will it live up to its subject or simply be an interesting clip show?