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Created Aug 22, 2010 09:48AM PST • Edited Aug 22, 2010 09:48AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Very Good 3.5

   Johnny Depp takes us on the interesting journey that is George Jung’s life. Witness the mind of a natural businessman seize the all the opportunities that trading in drugs has to offer. From dime bags of pot on California beaches to kilos of cocaine work millions, this epic drug biopic shows just how all this got started. Fantastic acting, plenty of crime/action/drama, and a fascinating story make this film thoroughly entertaining.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   So many great performances: Johnny Depp shows great versatility even at his young age. Penelope Cruz is a swirling mass of latin dramatic energy. Ray Liotta, often the bad guy in films, is the understanding and guiding father. Rachel Griffiths is surprisingly good at the tormented mom. Paul Reubens (yes, Pee Wee) is fantastic as a gay hairstylist that provides a steady stream of customers.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Good 3.0

    The movie felt a bit long, but there was a lot of story to tell. A great blend of character study, story, and action delivers non-stop enjoyment.

11. Direction Good 3.0

12. Play Good 3.0

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.5

    Drugs, sex, and violence – its all there.

17. Sex Titillating 2.5

18. Violence Fierce 2.5

19. Rudeness Salty 2.5

21. Reality

    Glib 1.3

    Yeah, it all happened.

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.3

23. Biological Glib 1.3

24. Physical Glib 1.3