Robert Towne wrote the Oscar-winning classic "Chinatown" more than 30 years ago, and it's taken him that long to get one of his inspirations for the film, John Fante's 1939 novel "Ask the Dust," to the screen. Forget it, folks. It's not "Chinatown." But these days, what is? Read the full review
During the Great Depression, a young man from an Italian immigrant family moves to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming a famous novelist and marrying a beautiful blonde. As his writing flourishes, he meets and becomes obsessed with a Mexican woman. They must struggle with the city and themselves to make their dreams come true.
Director: Robert Towne
Starring: Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek, Donald Sutherland, Charlie Hunnam, Eileen Atkins
Run time: 117 minutes
Release date: March 10, 2006
Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and language.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B
"(Colin) Farrell is more present onscreen than he's been in a long time... This is one of those times when the actor reminds us what all the fuss was about in the first place."
