Less Than Zero (1987) Reviews

Less Than Zero (1987)
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This drama about affluent Los Angeles teens is taken from the novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Clay (Andrew McCarthy) is a college freshman who returns home during Christmas break. Clay's old flame Blair (Jamie Gertz) is now more interested in her new beau Julian (Robert Downey, Jr.), the fun-loving party boy with a penchant for drugs. While Clay tries to rekindle a thing with Blair, Julian becomes addicted to cocaine and starts freebasing. Julian's friends try halfheartedly to intervene, with no success. Soon he is so far in debt to drug dealer Rip (James Spader) that Julian becomes a male prostitute, whoring for enough money for his next fix. Michael Bowen co-stars with Tony Bill and Nicholas Pryor in this trip into the seamy world of darkness in sunny California. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, (more)
Director(s):
Marek Kanievska
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Lisa W.

well i didn't read the book and i love this movie.it's one of my top ten of all time easily.i guess if you read the book you wont like it.if you love RDJr,you will love it. very chilling,tragic,sad,beautiful people.

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Pam M.

This by far is one of the great 80's classics. From the hair, the clothes, the club scene all is captured in this film. The actors involved were all fantastic in their early careers!!

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Donna S.

This movie was good, but not great. It some what depressing, but if you love RDJr like I do it worth watching. His performance is awesome. He was living that some of that life at that time. I am glad he doing great now.

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Patrick D.

They really neutered the book.

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SARAH J.

Very good movie. It was quite different than other movies I have seen, but it was still good.

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Christopher K.

Great movie with an amazing performance by Downey Jr. The rest of the cast also gives strong performances. Timely movie as well since it was done right around the time Reagan's War on Drug's began. Shows how drugs can destroy the relationships of family's and friend's.

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Robert R.

Perfect snapshot of 80's LA hipness and naughty habits. I was living in So. Calif. in the 80's. So I can say this is a perfect time capsule to watch. Amazing how true to life it is. I did the clubs in LA (Studio One), the parties in Beverly Hills (with coke piled on the mirrored cocktail tables), circuit parties in Palm Springs. It was either a linen suit or tight designer jeans with a polo shirt to show off the gym bod. I suppose the music in this movie sidesteps most of the top 40 hits to avoid coming off like other typical "brat pack" movies like Sixteen Candles or Breakfast Club. Realistic story. Most of us gym rats survived with no addictions. Very good acting in this.

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David S.

This movie was good, but nowhere near as vulgar or drugged as the book of the same title.

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Ada G.

Bad acting. Bad story. Bad movie.

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PRAFUL D.

this was waste of time

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    Lisa W.

    well i didn't read the book and i love this movie.it's one of my top ten of all time easily.i guess if you read the book you wont like it.if you love RDJr,you will love it. very chilling,tragic,sad,beautiful people.

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    Pam M.

    This by far is one of the great 80's classics. From the hair, the clothes, the club scene all is captured in this film. The actors involved were all fantastic in their early careers!!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Donna S.

    This movie was good, but not great. It some what depressing, but if you love RDJr like I do it worth watching. His performance is awesome. He was living that some of that life at that time. I am glad he doing great now.

    Yes   |   No

     
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