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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.
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- Marek Kanievska
- R
- Crime, Drama
The film stars Andrew McCarthy as Clay, a college freshman returning home for Christmas to spend time with his ex-girlfriend Blair and his friend Julian (Robert Downey Jr.), both of whom have become drug addicts. The film presents a look at the culture of wealthy, decadent youth in Los Angeles.
Robert Downey Jr. is best known as Tony Stark, however, the actor has an accomplished career spanning four decades. Here are his best performances. nature of drug addiction. Close. Less Than...
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- Garin Pirnia
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- Bret Easton Ellis switched the novel from third to first person. Ellis began working on Less Than Zero when he was a sophomore in high school. While attending Bennington College, Ellis’s professor, Joe McGinniss—who had showed the book to his own agent—suggested Ellis use first-person narration.
- Ellis swears the book isn’t an autobiography. Though the novel has been described as being autobiographical, Ellis has since cleared those rumors up.
- If the book were written today, Ellis said it would be “20 pages long.” Ellis thinks the advent of smartphones would make the book “20 pages long” today.
- The original script was similar to the novel. Producer Marvin Worth optioned Less Than Zero before it was even published and hired Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Michael Cristofer to adapt the book for the big screen.
The movie's last 30 minutes are like a kick in the gut, as Downey spirals through the ultimate results of his addiction. He appeals to his father, to his friends and even to his dealer, and the fact is, he gets more help than perhaps he deserves.
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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- Drama
- R
