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Less Than Zero (1987)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:13
Rotten:11
Average Rating:5.1/10
Synopsis: Drama about the wealthy, nihilistic, and drug-using young adults of Los Angeles. Film focuses on dopehead Julian, straightlaced Clay, and Clay's girlfriend Blair, the latter two desperately trying... Drama about the wealthy, nihilistic, and drug-using young adults of Los Angeles. Film focuses on dopehead Julian, straightlaced Clay, and Clay's girlfriend Blair, the latter two desperately trying to help Julian "clean up", but to no avail. In fact, Julian's problem becomes even worse, largely due to his sleazy, unsympathetic drug dealer. [More]
Starring: Andrew McCarthy, James Spader, Robert Downey, Jami Gertz
Starring: Andrew McCarthy, James Spader, Robert Downey, Jami Gertz, Tony Bill, Neith Hunter
Director: Marek Kanievska
Director: Marek Kanievska
Reviews for Less Than Zero
Loosely based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, Less Than Zero refuses to take the risks necessary to capture the keen social observation of the book.
Ed Lachman's cinematography is letter perfect as always in its handling of light and color (assisted here by Barbara Ling's flashy production design), but it's a pity to see it wasted on such claptrap.
The only saving grace of this exercise in futility is the suitably louche performance by Spader as drug-dealer Rip.
Perhaps this wasn't the best subject matter for British director Marek Kanievska (Another Country) to make his American debut. The feel for this distinctly Southern California story escapes him.
Jami Gertz was, is, and ever shall be one of the most egregious actresses in the history of film.
Meant to be a statement against the amoral lifestyle of super-rich youth, it misses the mark by a mile.
Bret Easton Ellis's novel is fairly faithfully into a portrait of strung out teenage yuppies in LA during the late 80s.
A startling tale of alienation and self-destruction. Put Downey on the map, at least for a while.
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