The Rum Diary

After an unforgettable turn in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," Johnny Depp takes on another Hunter S. Thompson persona in this adaptation of the gonzo journalist's (posthumously published) 1998 book, portraying a freelance reporter working for a small-time newspaper in Puerto Rico. Prone to drink and enthusiastic socializing, the free-spirited scribe has a tough time with deadlines while mingling with a variety of colorful characters. With Aaron Eckhart, Amber Heard, and Richard Jenkins. 120 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish; featurettes.