Johnny Depp makes his way back to Puerto Rico not as a pirate, but as Paul Kemp, a failed author that gets a job in a newspaper in San Juan. This movie stands out not for its box-office success (it has made only $13 million domestically with a $45 million budget), but for being one of the first movies that has been produced intensely by local Puerto Rican talent. Along with Benn Affleck and Justin Timberlake?s ?Runner Runner?, ?The Rum Diary? introduced the island to Hollywood as a resourceful and versatile cinematic spot.

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