I’ve just received 19 new pictures and two new clips from The Rum Diary, based on Hunter S. Thompson‘s first novel and starring Johnny Depp as Paul Kemp, a roaming journalist who travels to Puerto Rico to work for the San Juan Star, and soon becomes obsessed with Chenault (Amber Heard), a wildly attractive fiancee of shady local businessman Hal Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart).
I didn’t watch any of the clips just as I haven’t watched any of the trailers or TV spots I’ve uploaded as I am seeing the film in just a couple of weeks, but I am a bit concerned considering the press screenings here in Seattle were originally set for one week in advance (always nice for reviewing press to see a film earlier than opening week) and have now been moved to just a couple of days before it hits theaters on October 28. Bad sign?
Nevertheless, I’m still interested. We’re talking about Depp in a film that isn’t directed by Tim Burton and doesn’t require him to slather on mascara. While I enjoy Depp’s Hollywood features, I also like it when he chases unique features and I’m hoping for the best here.
You can watch both of the new clips directly below and browse my gallery of 24 images right here.
