Less Than Zero (1987)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:13
Rotten:11
Average Rating:5.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins
Genre: Dramas
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... [More]
Starring: Andrew McCarthy, James Spader, Robert Downey, Jami Gertz
Director: Marek Kanievska
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Reviews for Less Than Zero
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 1.5/4 |
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. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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The only saving grace of this exercise in futility is the suitably louche performance by Spader as drug-dealer Rip. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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Jami Gertz was, is, and ever shall be one of the most egregious actresses in the history of film. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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2/5 |
a bit of a mess
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3/5 |
The anti-teen film that really kicks ass
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1/5 |
Meant to be a statement against the amoral lifestyle of super-rich youth, it misses the mark by a mile. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Has style to spare, but none of the novel's shock value
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3/5 |
Bret Easton Ellis's novel is fairly faithfully into a portrait of strung out teenage yuppies in LA during the late 80s.
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4/5 |
A startling tale of alienation and self-destruction. Put Downey on the map, at least for a while.
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