For No Good Reason

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For No Good Reason

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2014

1h 29m

Documentary

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Actor Johnny Depp explores the career and activism of his friend, artist Ralph Steadman. Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant and others also discuss Steadman's art and influence.

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For No Good Reason is a solid but surface-level look at gonzo artist Ralph Steadman's artistry and eccentricities.

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Jake Wilson

Sydney Morning Herald

10/29/2014

3/5

It's satisfying that the film exists, as an overdue tribute to an artist who can be appreciated even by those with limited patience for Thompson's posturing prose.

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Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

06/12/2014

2.5/5

Instead of embracing the chaotic discovery that Steadman personifies, the film ends up being merely a paint-by-numbers.

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Soren Andersen

Seattle Times

06/05/2014

4/4

Meet Ralph Steadman and his nightmare visions of a world in pain, revealed in a mesmerizing documentary.

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

11/12/2021

4/5

Doesn't just inform, it entertains as well. It dazzles the eyes with both the beauty and violence of Steadman's paintings but of Paul's imagination.

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

03/04/2021

Steadman and this film glibly admit that everything is getting worse and dying. But that's no excuse for us not to rage with all we have to make things better.

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

08/23/2018

3/5

Steadman's work is as sharp and witty as ever: a fact which shines throughout this heartfelt doc.

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Kae T

@RT28472826 08/20/2024

In a very unique way, the movie subject and settings touch upon its topic very well.

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Geke g

@RT40239519 07/28/2024

Made real film enjoyers!

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Munkhchimeg T

@RT64187897 07/27/2024

Bery very entertaining and well informed. Recommended

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Georgan G

@RT98616417 09/09/2023

Good to see Steadman's work again & to remember the last 60s with fondness. He is quite an artist. The film itself was boring.

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10/10/2017

The third part of the unofficial Johnny Depp and Hunter S. Thompson trilogy and it was pretty good.

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11/07/2016

The film gives a very thorough look at the man's work and overall process, which I really enjoyed. The archival bits are fun, and the narration by Johnny Depp adds to things nicely, as he has been acquainted with both Steadman and his long time collaborator Hunter S. Thompson over the years. Recommended, and well worth a look.

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Synopsis

Actor Johnny Depp explores the career and activism of his friend, artist Ralph Steadman. Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant and others also discuss Steadman's art and influence.

Director: Charlie Paul
Producer: Lucy Paul
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Sony Pictures Classics
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexual Images|Some Drug Content)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.1K
Runtime: 1h 29m

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