Recently watched the DVD of The Rum Diary. What a HUGE disappointment. It was written/directed by Bruce Robinson, who did Withnail & I - one of my favorite films of ever. And it was boring. How they managed to take a book written by Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, get Robinson to write the screenplay and direct it, and have Johnny Depp star in it - and STILL bore me - is a near miracle. I was most impressed by the 1959 two-tone Corvette Stingray that is featured in the film, but if the car gets my attention more than Johnny Depp does, man, that's sad.
Speaking of the Deppster, I am hoping he doesn't let me down in the upcoming Tim Burton adaptation of the classic goth-camp TV show, Dark Shadows. Trailer is awesome, but then again, I loved the Rum Diary trailer, too. So take that for what it's worth.