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MASTER SCORE 71.9 / 100
2012·Biography / Documentary / History·1h 29m

FOR NO GOOD REASON

For No Good Reason a film about Ralph Steadman. Johnny Depp guides the visually stunning journey, smashing narrative conventions, moving seamlessly from interview to animation and in the finest Gonzo tradition questions of witness and authenticity are challenged. Steadman's art is for the first time animated, including illustrations from Hunter S Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas. Featuring Richard E Grant, Terry Gilliam, Bruce Robinson and with music from Slash, The All American Rejects, Jason Mraz, Crystal Castles, Ed Hardcourt and Beth Orton. A touching and at times funny film about honesty, friendship and the ambition driving an artist. This is a true record of the demise of the 20th Century counterculture and hipster dream with Ralph Steadman the last of the Gonzo visionaries.

Above the Line
Charlie Paul·DirectorCharlie Paul·Director of PhotographyEd Harcourt·Original Music ComposerJoby Gee·Editor
Cast
Ralph Steadman·SelfHunter S. Thompson·Self (archive footage)Terry Gilliam·SelfRichard E. Grant·SelfJann Wenner·SelfJohnny Depp·SelfFrancis Bacon·Self (archive footage)William S. Burroughs·Self (archive footage)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Charlie Paul·Director
Camera· 1
Charlie Paul·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Joby Gee·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Ed Harcourt·Original Music ComposerSacha Skarbek·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Lucy Paul·Producer
By the Numbers
71.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Quirky, Artistic
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The movie poster features Johnny Depp and Ralph Steadman walking side by side. Depp is wearing a striped shirt and jeans, while Steadman is in a blue shirt and ”

Key Elements
Dog DrawingVestStriped Shirt
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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