: Many viewers found the film to be a "scattered piece of filmmaking". Reviewers at Common Sense Media warned it is "too long and very sluggish in places," lacking a high-stakes payoff.
: The film’s greatest strength is its gorgeous re-creation of a seedy yet vibrant Puerto Rico. Critics from Cairo360 noted the film is visually stunning, capturing the eccentric island atmosphere perfectly through "bustling protests" and "chaotic cockfights". subtitle The Rum Diary
: Johnny Depp delivers a performance that reviewers from The Seattle Times called "right on target." While the film serves as a spiritual successor to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , Depp plays Kemp with a more restrained, "woozy" charm. : Many viewers found the film to be
: It functions as an "enjoyable romp through a minefield of journalistic ethics," but it often struggles to find a clear focus amidst its rambling source material. Community Perspectives Critics from Cairo360 noted the film is visually
“surprisingly pretty good... based off a hunter s. Thompson novel so it does have a lil fear and loathing vibe to it.” Facebook · Stephen King Lovers (SKL) · 8 years ago Thompson novel ? The Rum Diary - Blu-ray News and Reviews | High Def Digest