What to watch and read before your trip to puerto rico. Richard nixon is shown on television and there is the requisite slimy capitalist on hand played by aaron eckhart. The rum diary was begun in 1959 by then twentytwoyearold hunter s. I was very excited to learn today im a bit behind the times is seems that johnny depp is to star in the film adaption of hunter s thompsons book the rum diary. Tired of the noise and madness of new york and the crushing conventions of late eisenhowerera america, kemp travels to the pristine island of puerto rico to write for a local san juan newspaper run by the downtrodden editor lotterman richard jenkins. The story involves a journalist named paul kemp who, in the 1950s, moves from new york to work for a major newspaper, the daily news, in san juan. Thompson, and should interest members of either mans cult.
A 2011 film starring johnny depp, based on hunter s. Vega baja, puerto rico cockfight scenes 10 of 10 found this interesting interesting. Here are the filming locations where movie was shot. Rent the rum diary 2011 starring johnny depp and aaron eckhart on dvd and bluray. Thompson wrote the novel the rum diary in 1961, but the novel was not published until. Hello all, i just left the movie theater after watching the rum diary. Though beautifully filmed and effectively acted, the rum diary does not have much of a story to tell. The story behind the rum diary is as interesting as the film itself. Filming on rum diary began on location in puerto rico, mexico and hollywood in early 2009. But its an unofficial followup to 1998s fear and loathing in las vegas, and it marks the return of filmmaker bruce robinson, whose withnail and i has already attained cult classic status. But supervising sound editor mark mangini soundelux did want them there, just under the control of the sound department. The movie is adapted from a book that hunter s thompson, the heroic crusader, started writing during his unsuccessful but eventful sting as a journalist in puerto rico in the early 60s. The rum diary official trailer 2011 hd johnny depp new.
Johnny had worked with his costar marion cotillard in public enemies. Johnny depp stars as rumsoaked journalist paul kemp in this adaptation of the hunter s. Thompson, was set and filmed in san juan, puerto rico and was released on october 28, 2009. Rent the rum diary 2011 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Noteworthy for what must be the least psychedelic acidtrip scene ever filmed, the rum diary struggles to seem both authentic and outrageous. Tiring of the noise and madness of new york and the crushing conventions of late eisenhowerera america, paul kemp johnny depp travels to the pristine island of puerto rico to write for a local newspaper, run by downtrodden editor lotterman richard jenkins. Thompson wrote the novel in the 1960s based on his experiences as a newspaperman in puerto rico, but didnt have it published until 1998. It is currently set to be released on october 28, 2011. The book, which was written in puerto rico in the 1959, was originally canned by thompson after a series of publisher knock backs, but was brought back to life in 1998 and. The rum diary is an early novel by american writer hunter s.
Thomson novel the rum diary a book not published until the. The rum diary tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist paul kemp johnny depp. Aquaman was primarily filmed in australias gold coast of queensland. Thompson novel, this adventure follows a liquoredup new york journalist johnny depp during his time in puerto rico working for a local newspaper. Thompson publie en 1998, et produit sur une idee conjointe. The story goes that johnny depp found the manuscript among thompsons papers in his colorado cabin on woody creek, and was instrumental in getting it published and now produced as a film. Devouring aspirin to temper a wicked hangover, kemp shuffles through the steamy caribbean capitals streets to land a job at the local paper, the san juan star. Paul kemp, author of two and a half unpublished novels, has just deplaned and gotten smashing drunk on rum at his hotel in san juan, puerto rico. Johnny depp plays a rookie reporter, loosely based on a young hunter s thompson in this film inspired by the gonzo journalist, but there are shades of withnail. The rum diary similar films to watch if you like the rum. You owe to yourself if you remotely consider this film to peruse the site. This career path looks marginally sunnier in the rum diary, based on a novel he wrote in the early 1970s. The manuscript, begun in 1959, was discovered amongst thompsons papers by johnny depp. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep.
Hollywood movies filmed in puerto rico recently include. The primary location was the historic and oldest areas in the capital city of san juan. Photos of johnny depp filming the rum diary in puerto rico. Dec 16, 2010 depp apparently filmed the movie in 2009 which is set to be released in 2011 should be a good one to watch. Before i went i checked the filming locations and i actually stayed for the entire ending credits. The rum diary auditions were in late 2008 and or very very early 2009 because filming started shortly after. The rum diary, men who stare at goats, fast five and pirates of the caribbean. Harum scarum released in the united kingdom as harem holiday is a 1965 american musical comedy film starring elvis presley, which was shot on the original cecil b. American journalist paul kemp takes on a freelance job in puerto rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there. The editor asks him to cover the bowling alleys where fat tourists from the mainland congregate.
The rum diary came from those six months in puerto rico in 1960. It stars johnny depp, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli, amber heard, richard jenkins, and giovanni ribisi. The rum diary appears to be another hit for movie star johnny depp. There are few video collaborations of set photos on youtube, buy no official trailer as yet. Apr 08, 2009 johnny depp took to the water yesterday for another afternoon of working on the rum diary in puerto rico. Sep 15, 2011 the rum diary has taken a while to finally make its way into theaters, despite having a cast that includes depp, aron eckhart the dark knight, amber heard pineapple express, giovanni ribisi, richard jenkins burn after reading, michael rispoli, and marshall bell kuato in the 1990 total recall movie. Sep 27, 2011 thirteen years after fear and loathing in las vegas, johnny depp once again channels the gonzo exploits of hunter s. As johnny depps the rum diary opens, brody brown talks to three sophisticates putting new twists on the pirate staple. If anything, it is a mood piece designed to get us inside thompsons head.
Filming locations 3 filming dates 1 filming locations. With johnny depp, giovanni ribisi, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli. Thompsons lone novel and written and directed by bruce. Aug 21, 2011 galavis film, picture machine and ithaka entertainment are behind the movie. The movie is johnny depps latest tribute to his friend and inspiration, journalist hunter s. Media in category the rum diary film the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Thompson, the rum diary tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist paul kemp johnny depp.
The rum diary is a mediocre movie made with the best of intentions. The rum diary isnt a perfect movie, not even close. Thompsons novelmemoir of the same name, was, like the book, set entirely in puerto rico. On the trailer you can spot many locations in puerto rico. The johnny deppproduced adaptation of hunter s thompsons semiautobiographical novel is. The rum diary official trailer 2011 hd johnny depp new movie. The rum diary, written and directed by bruce robinson, expertly cannonballs into the grit and glam with raw exuberance. The rum diary bluray and dvd arrive february 14th dec 19, 2011. Oct 28, 2011 the movie, the rum diary was filmed in 2009.
In 2009, after spending several years in development hell, a film based upon the early hunter s. Oct 29, 2011 the rum diary, the movie made of hunter s. Thompson, the rum diary has all the trademarks youd expect in this film adaptation from writerdirector bruce robinson plenty of rum and booziness between the lead and his happygolucky sidekick, hallucinogenic drugs although, you see nowhere near as much as fear and loathing in las vegas and last but certainly not least, actor johnny depp. Aug 26, 2011 filming began in puerto rico in march 2009. A featurette on the rum diary, including interviews with johnny depp, amber heard and bruce robinson. The rum diary has its moments but dont be surprised if you walk out of the theater feeling like youve just finished a weekend of binge drinking. Mar 14, 2012 though beautifully filmed and effectively acted, the rum diary does not have much of a story to tell.
Kemp is the last hope for the editor of a failing english language newspaper. The movie makes a few halfhearted attempts at being political. Oct 27, 2011 noteworthy for what must be the least psychedelic acidtrip scene ever filmed, the rum diary struggles to seem both authentic and outrageous. Oct 05, 2011 in shaw cinemas 10 november 2011 thurs based on the debut novel by hunter s. Stills from the rum diary thompson wrote the rum diary, his second attempt at a novel, in the early 1960s, after having spent a year or so trying, without much success, to be a newspaper. The rum diary, movie, 2011 internet movie cars database. The material doesnt make for a straightforward story on screen. The rum diary stars johnny depp, amber heard, and richard jenkins. The rum diary stars johnny depp and is a film adaptation of hunter s. Thompson in the rum diary, the longawaited fourth feature from filmmaker and. The production was based at village roadshow studios, but also some filming took place in the canadian province of newfoundland and in morocco. The rum diary is a 2011 american comedydrama film written and directed by bruce robinson, based on the novel of the same name by hunter s. Thompson s novelmemoir of the same name, was, like the book, set entirely in puerto rico. The web site for the rum diary is smartly designed, with rich, interactive content that provides an engaging browsing experience.
James plath movie metropolis january 31, 2012 because the pace and trajectory changes so noticeably, the rum diary almost feels like three different films. The run diary was filmed in puerto rico, and it is based on a novel rum diary written by the late hunter s. Its too long and very sluggish in places, and theres no real payoff. The rum diary stars johnny depp as kemp, an alcoholsoaked reporter in puerto rico in 1960. Moviestar masculinity in the eisenhower era even the selfdeprecating variety was so different from depps deadpan detachment that the rum diary feels anachronistic and unconvincing even on a surface level. How to make the famous cocktails from 15 classic movies. He had his highs and his lows, but even at his worst.
Trying to play up its lackluster laughs doesnt help. Bruce robinson wrote the screenplay and directed the film, which stars johnny depp as journalist paul kemp. Oct 29, 2011 aaron eckhart the rum diary interview. The movie is partially set in fictional town of amnesty bay, maine. In san juan, where bruce robinsons the rum diary was filmed, they are literally everywhereeven on the soundtrackwhether one wants them there or not. The rum diary filmed many scenes in old san juan, and once filming there was complete, the company moved to fajardo, on the northeast coast of puerto rico. You can, however, have some fun tracking down exactly where it was filmed, not to mention where it wasnt. Filming began in puerto rico in march 2009 and was released on october 28, 2011. Jul 12, 2019 what to watch and read before your trip to puerto rico. After spending some time on a boat with a few crew members, he joined up with costar aaron. I rated this movie a 9 and the last film i rated that high was the shining. It was written in the early 1960s but was not published until 1998.