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Old 07-17-2007, 08:28 AM  
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Originally Posted by Kevsh View Post
The film bombed and was a career-killer for Andrew McCarthy and Jamie Gertz, at least as far as "leading" roles go. They were both awful, while Downey saved the ship from completely drowning.

It almost looked like a bad attempt at Michael Mann-ing a film: All style, no substance (whereas Mann's movies have style *and* substance).
I agree somewhat here. The movie does manage to capture a lot of the 80's as I remember it back then. The fashion, drugs, and music.

However, I don't agree with the substance part of the movie. Less Than Zero focuses on the richies, lifestyle, and drugs. Losing it all. Nor are "all" Michael Mann movies have the substance...

can you say Miami Vice (the movie)? I'm still trying to figure that piece of shit out.

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