The Rum Diary plot
"One part outrage. One part justice. Three parts rum. Mix well."
Freelance journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) knows he has to make choices for his life and career, but postpones that moment as far as possible. He decides to leave for sunny Puerto Rico to work at 'The San Juan Star'. Paul's new, somewhat strange colleagues show him the way in the wonderful world about which the newspaper fills the columns every day. The lack of news on the disorganized island means that they spend their days on the terrace of their favorite bar. Paul quickly gets on so well with colleague Bob Sala (Michael Rispoli) that they become roommates. But then they get involved in a dubious development plan by wealthy American Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart). The fact that Sanderson has a stunning girlfriend (Amber Heard) doesn't make it any easier for Kemp. Her appearance leaves an indelible impression on Paul's troubled mind and even prompts him to finally choose a direction.