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That inescapable fact is at the bottom of "Less than Zero," a movie that knows cocaine inside out and paints a portrait of drug addiction that is all the more harrowing because it takes place in the Beverly Hills fast lane, in a world of wealth, sex, glamor and helpless self-destruction.
His former lover, burgeoning model Blair (Jami Gertz), has begun to abuse cocaine. But her addiction pales in comparison to the drug dependency of her new boyfriend, Julian (Robert Downey Jr ...
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- Marek Kanievska
- R
- Andrew Mccarthy
'80s drama about teen addiction has swearing, sex. Read Common Sense Media's Less Than Zero review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Marek Kanievska
- Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
- 20th Century Fox
Less than Zero received mixed reviews among critics. Ellis hated the film initially but his view of it later softened. He insists that the film bears no resemblance to his novel and felt that it was miscast with the exceptions of Downey and James Spader.
'Less Than Zero' is about a trio of LA college-aged yuppies: Clay (Andrew McCarthy), Blair (Jami Gertz) and Julian (Robert Downey Jr.). Clay just returned home from college where ex-girlfriend, Blair, is dating former best friend, Julian.
Nov 6, 1987 · Less Than Zero: Directed by Marek Kanievska. With Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader. A college freshman returns to L.A. for the holidays at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.
Popular reviews. Recent reviews. A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.
