For No Good Reason

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For No Good Reason

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2014

1h 29m

Documentary

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Actor Johnny Depp explores the career and activism of his friend, artist Ralph Steadman. Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant and others also discuss Steadman's art and influence.

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Critics Consensus

For No Good Reason is a solid but surface-level look at gonzo artist Ralph Steadman's artistry and eccentricities.

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Jake Wilson

Sydney Morning Herald

It's satisfying that the film exists, as an overdue tribute to an artist who can be appreciated even by those with limited patience for Thompson's posturing prose.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 29, 2014

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Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

Instead of embracing the chaotic discovery that Steadman personifies, the film ends up being merely a paint-by-numbers.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 12, 2014

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Soren Andersen

Seattle Times

Meet Ralph Steadman and his nightmare visions of a world in pain, revealed in a mesmerizing documentary.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 5, 2014

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

Doesn't just inform, it entertains as well. It dazzles the eyes with both the beauty and violence of Steadman's paintings but of Paul's imagination.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 12, 2021

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Steadman and this film glibly admit that everything is getting worse and dying. But that's no excuse for us not to rage with all we have to make things better.

Mar 4, 2021

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

Steadman's work is as sharp and witty as ever: a fact which shines throughout this heartfelt doc.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 23, 2018

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Audience Member

In a very unique way, the movie subject and settings touch upon its topic very well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Geke g

Made real film enjoyers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Gnr E

No good reason to dislike this movie. Its so damn good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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Munkhchimeg T

Bery very entertaining and well informed. Recommended

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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Georgan G

Good to see Steadman's work again & to remember the last 60s with fondness. He is quite an artist. The film itself was boring.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/09/23

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john r

Unusual doc but very well made and with a great subject

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Actor Johnny Depp explores the career and activism of his friend, artist Ralph Steadman. Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant and others also discuss Steadman's art and influence.

Director: Charlie Paul
Producer: Lucy Paul
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Sony Pictures Classics
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexual Images|Some Drug Content)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.1K
Runtime: 1h 29m

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