Saw this movie at 16 and I left the theaters fearing any sort of drug addiction. Downey wasn't just acting...he had amazing people in his life who cared enough to save him and get him clean. He is amazing.
Ultimately Robert decided he had enough. He truly is an inspiration. From being addicted, broke and in prison to a net worth of $300 million, a beautiful wife and children.
you can be a recovered addict and a terrible person. you don't know him and he's not your friend. he does like defending homophobes and men accused of SA though.
My grandmother took my mom to see this as a 15 year old… my mom always has said that even though she doesn’t think she would’ve ever done hard drugs, this movie definitely made sure of that
I remember seeing the movie. I said that ain't happening to me. And then the disease of addiction left me dead. I was brought back. Homeless for years. 43 institutions. Lost everything by 2011. GOD SHOWED UP. SOBRIETY AND ALIVE.
Just rewatched Less Than Zero after nearly a decade. This movie is so sad man.. specially this scene. Amazing performances from RDJ, Andrew McCarthy, etc.
No, he wasn't... I grew up in the 80s and Andrew McCarthy was an accomplished actor by the mid-80s starring in numerous films such as St.Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, Weekend at Bernie's, Weekend at Bernie's II, Mannequin, Class, and Fresh Horses...and of course Less than Zero. His career was on fire in the 80s and he was every bit as famous as Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson, as well as Keefer Sutherland. If you grew up in the 80s you knew exactly who Andrew McCarthy was and who he still is. Though he slowed down the number of movie roles he took in the 90s he still acted and the early 2000s. Not at any time during the 80s was Andrew McCarthy an "underrated" actor as you put it and anyone who thinks it wasn't around during their era to see it.
@@ricoinsane1930 How so?! NO! I think he'll be fine, and that .... And it seemed to me that there was something, because before they left he was swaying on his feet and fell, but I didn't expect that ... Last time Rip seemed to made him take some drugs again. When he died, he took a lot of drugs, and he was just starting to recover. If it weren't for this Rip, Julian would be alive !!!!
@@nevercertain So if it wasn't for him, Julian would be alive! He and Rip were kissing because he was obviously intoxicated with these drugs. If it weren't for him, he would be alive! NO!
Such an underated film. The music - the acting from everyone is amazing. The sadness here is devastating. RDJ - Jamie Gertz, Andrew McCarthy - plus the music is all perfection.
It’s wild how years later Andrew is in a movie called The Secret Life Of Zoey where he plays a psychologist who treats teen drug addiction. It feels like this character all grown up and trying to help others.
100% disagree. the book is a masterpiece. the movie is visually stunning but turns the narrative into a painfully unsubtle piece of sanctimonious moralising.
You know… I’m 21 right now, and I grew up watching movies that were made in this time, and even earlier than that…. I’m talking movies like “A Boys Town”. Or “A Patch Of Blue”. And it’s honestly kinda sad to me how movies over the years became more about money than it did talent and passion. I loved this movie because it hit me in a spot that I didn’t know existed
This movie was really sad a tugged on your emotions. You couldn't help but feel for the guy. Even if he chose it in the last moments he was going to go clean or at least actually attempt it. And Rip took away that choice sadly it was his last.
@@ТеодораФилипова-л3т For me the giveaway that he was he stumbled after getting high in the bathroom at the gas station. Then he OD'd or had a heart attack and died in his sleep.
Well, he got his major comeback. You're going along smooth, then 12 years into his comeback run, all of a sudden, RDJ is dead. How many times is this ghoul going to put us through the heartache of letting us love him and then go out with a • *snap* •? Aww, can't stay mad at him, just look at that ageless, immortal face! Love ya 3000, Mr. Downy.
I think the character was only seen in the book like twice. He was spoken of a lot but he was rarely seen. But then you wouldn’t have Robert Downey Jr. and his acting if they did it that way.
A Devastating movie; I went into it thinking it was a teen comedy of some sort and it's Intense and Harrowing. It needs 4 of 4 🌟 stars. Rotten Tomatoes collectively gives it only 50%
Just like most bangers in the 80s the sound track hit so hard here and when you see her expression when realizing he passed is always when the seen hits she was a great actor its a tough scene.
I remember watching this almost 5 years ago, the soundtrack for this film was beautiful, and yet this film was panned by critics, I thought it was an underrated film, and had good acting and it was tragic what happened in the end and sent home an important message.
I was way too young to see this when it first came out. I understood what it was about, though I never made an effort to see it. I think I finally got the chance last year, and it hit hard.
I know that is a sad scene but Jamie looked so cute crying like that she was trying to comfort him like a sister would with her brother and still love him😔❤️
Life is about choices. It is hard to feel sorry for someone that chooses substance abuse over your friendship/love. "Sometimes you can have anything in the world your heart desires, except the way it used to be." - Less Than Zero(1987) - Theatrical Trailer
I remember this movie ! I watched it years later and where RDJ passes it made me cry knowing what his past was in the 80’s and knowing that he had loving and caring people in his life and got himself cleaned up and off drugs . It was scary knowing that the character in this film was very close to who Robert was….i say to him ….i know that I’m not the only one who has said this to you ….i am proud of you on your sobriety! Enjoy the rest of your life and career as an actor, friend and family man….it is well worth it!❤
He remains me of my best friend he died from overdose 7 months when I came to check on him to see how he is doing after his girlfriend break up with him
I always hated the ending of this movie. Who TF dies like that? Overdose, BS! He was smoking crack! I wish they had a more believable ending is all. This absolutely represents all of our fantasies about excess and status back then though. We couldn't imagine having less until Grunge came around and brought everything back to earth.
I am amazed. I loved this book when I first read it in the 90’s and I still think it’s great. I bought the DVD and was so excited to see the film version. At the end of the film I stared blankly at the screen and thought “WTF was that?! It’s shite!” I honestly can’t understand people raving about how good it is. It’s horrible. Only 2 people out of the entire cast could act (and I don’t think RDJ was acting so much as just being himself). Like I said, I love the novel but this film is just awful.
Saw this movie at 16 and I left the theaters fearing any sort of drug addiction. Downey wasn't just acting...he had amazing people in his life who cared enough to save him and get him clean. He is amazing.
I think it was Mel Gibson who supported him!
That's a healthy fear!
Ultimately Robert decided he had enough. He truly is an inspiration. From being addicted, broke and in prison to a net worth of $300 million, a beautiful wife and children.
you can be a recovered addict and a terrible person. you don't know him and he's not your friend. he does like defending homophobes and men accused of SA though.
My grandmother took my mom to see this as a 15 year old… my mom always has said that even though she doesn’t think she would’ve ever done hard drugs, this movie definitely made sure of that
Little did we know how close this character was for him at the time. Stunning performance by RDJ.
so true
His life took a downward spiral. I was so glad to see he was able to kick that addiction. So many young people don't.
From the drug addiction to be become the hero who saving the world from mad titan
Rob never gave up bringing himself back from the Brink. That made him go from rock bottom to being one of the most successful actors of our time.
I remember seeing the movie. I said that ain't happening to me. And then the disease of addiction left me dead. I was brought back. Homeless for years. 43 institutions. Lost everything by 2011. GOD SHOWED UP. SOBRIETY AND ALIVE.
Continue to remain blessed and sober
this made me depressed for a long time watching this as a young person. and rdj was going through this in real life. so great to see him better
😢 is the story real about his life ?
@@akh5243 no. He was on drugs really bad in his younger life. You should look it up
Just rewatched Less Than Zero after nearly a decade. This movie is so sad man.. specially this scene. Amazing performances from RDJ, Andrew McCarthy, etc.
Try reading the book lol. Talk about nihilism.
This ending gets me every damn time.
Andrew was such an underrated actor in the 80's!! Great movie!!!
No, he wasn't... I grew up in the 80s and Andrew McCarthy was an accomplished actor by the mid-80s starring in numerous films such as St.Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, Weekend at Bernie's, Weekend at Bernie's II, Mannequin, Class, and Fresh Horses...and of course Less than Zero. His career was on fire in the 80s and he was every bit as famous as Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson, as well as Keefer Sutherland. If you grew up in the 80s you knew exactly who Andrew McCarthy was and who he still is. Though he slowed down the number of movie roles he took in the 90s he still acted and the early 2000s. Not at any time during the 80s was Andrew McCarthy an "underrated" actor as you put it and anyone who thinks it wasn't around during their era to see it.
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
@@ТеодораФилипова-л3т His heart just gave out! Very sad ending!!
@@ricoinsane1930 How so?! NO! I think he'll be fine, and that .... And it seemed to me that there was something, because before they left he was swaying on his feet and fell, but I didn't expect that ... Last time Rip seemed to made him take some drugs again. When he died, he took a lot of drugs, and he was just starting to recover. If it weren't for this Rip, Julian would be alive !!!!
Not really underrated at all. He was very well known back them and made a name for himself fairly quickly because of his great acting
My brother died of drug overdose at the age of 24, I know about this first hand. It s devastating.
My condolences.
This still hurts😭😭
Well he is iron man now
@@tramainecampbell591 not anymore 😐😂
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
@@ТеодораФилипова-л3т Rip made him smoke a bunch of crack all at once not long before his friend came to take him home
@@nevercertain So if it wasn't for him, Julian would be alive! He and Rip were kissing because he was obviously intoxicated with these drugs. If it weren't for him, he would be alive! NO!
Such an underated film. The music - the acting from everyone is amazing. The sadness here is devastating. RDJ - Jamie Gertz, Andrew McCarthy - plus the music is all perfection.
I haven't read the books but I know there was a sequel called Imperial Bedrooms, I wish the film had been made with the same actors.
Old school RDJR. This is one great movie & book!
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
Where can I watch the actual movie?
andrew mccarthy is such a good crier and robert downey jr in this scene... truly heartbreaking
It’s wild how years later Andrew is in a movie called The Secret Life Of Zoey where he plays a psychologist who treats teen drug addiction. It feels like this character all grown up and trying to help others.
Thomas Newman's soundtrack to this movie is so brillant and haunting... and I have it and I still listen to it and makes you think
He was a real drug addict back then he used heroin
I don’t say this often, but the movie was better than the book.
Nah, movie was good but the book sketched much more stylish and vast picture.
100% disagree. the book is a masterpiece. the movie is visually stunning but turns the narrative into a painfully unsubtle piece of sanctimonious moralising.
@@cece-707 woah all the big words. Idek what sanctimonious means
The book was terrible to me nothing to grab onto just bad people doing bad shit.
God forbid they add characters you can actually care about.
You obviously read the book, but you didn't actually take in the book. The movie was a bullshit Hollywood version that didn't even resemble the book
You know… I’m 21 right now, and I grew up watching movies that were made in this time, and even earlier than that…. I’m talking movies like “A Boys Town”. Or “A Patch Of Blue”. And it’s honestly kinda sad to me how movies over the years became more about money than it did talent and passion. I loved this movie because it hit me in a spot that I didn’t know existed
such loyal beautiful friends you can't find anymore
This movie was really sad a tugged on your emotions. You couldn't help but feel for the guy. Even if he chose it in the last moments he was going to go clean or at least actually attempt it. And Rip took away that choice sadly it was his last.
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
@@ТеодораФилипова-л3т no he started again when he went to see RIP, plus he had some drugs in his pocket
@@smiley1960 This Rip seemed to make him and he was tempted again ...
@@ТеодораФилипова-л3т For me the giveaway that he was he stumbled after getting high in the bathroom at the gas station. Then he OD'd or had a heart attack and died in his sleep.
@@ТеодораФилипова-л3тhis heart stopped like they explained his addiction got worse when he smoked crack
Well, he got his major comeback.
You're going along smooth, then 12 years into his comeback run,
all of a sudden, RDJ is dead. How many times is this ghoul going to put us through the heartache of letting us love him and then go out with a • *snap* •?
Aww, can't stay mad at him, just look at that ageless, immortal face! Love ya 3000, Mr. Downy.
"You can have anything except the way it used to be..."
This was so deeply depressing. It made me sick at times throughout the entire movie
Such a great movie and soundtrack. ❤
Just last week 5 days ago I witnessed an overdose in my house. My life will never be the same.
😢 I'm sorry. I dealt with this as well had to do CPR on my best friend. Thankfully she came back. I'm truly and sorry you experienced this
Be a friend, friends don’t let friends inject Fauci’s killer clot shot. 😮
DAM THIS MOVIE WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART, DOWNEY WAS GREAT 👍
How did Andrew McCarthy get so gorgeous? It's not fair on everyone else.
He was a beautiful man, wasn't he? He still is.
@@Meriale46 He's the only man I've ever seen who still looks attractive in his 50s.
Julian didn’t die in the book and even if he did, none of the other characters would be crying over it.
I think the character was only seen in the book like twice. He was spoken of a lot but he was rarely seen. But then you wouldn’t have Robert Downey Jr. and his acting if they did it that way.
I should have known that Thomas Newman produced the score here. He also done _American Beauty_ and _Shawshank Redemption._
What a scene. Good job ironman 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
@@ТеодораФилипова-л3т His system probably just shut down from taking too many drugs.
this will always hurt my heart!! 🥺🥺
One of my Favorite Movies of All TIME..
A Devastating movie; I went into it thinking it was a teen comedy of some sort and it's Intense and Harrowing. It needs 4 of 4 🌟 stars. Rotten Tomatoes collectively gives it only 50%
Iron man First Death - Less than Zero
Second Death - Endgame
Equal tearjerking moments 😢
I need a time machine ASAP ! I need my 80s back !
Awesome part of movie. Made me cry until she woke up.
I didn't even watch the movie but I'm still crying agh I love rdj so much 😭
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
Id love to hear this music playing after Ironman snaps, and again during his funeral. Imagine Pepper & Peter crying, and hearing this.
Just like most bangers in the 80s the sound track hit so hard here and when you see her expression when realizing he passed is always when the seen hits she was a great actor its a tough scene.
I cry just watching the clip again.
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
Best of the best of great 80's actors! My generation
Robert Downey Jrs best performance EVER!!!!!
Filmaço.
Muito bom !
Nunca esqueço.
..Obrigada
there's something about that scene being filmed in Joshua Tree. it's a lonely sacred place full of beauty and mystery.
I remember watching this almost 5 years ago, the soundtrack for this film was beautiful, and yet this film was panned by critics, I thought it was an underrated film, and had good acting and it was tragic what happened in the end and sent home an important message.
Great movie!!
I choose to look at this as the RDJ intervention movie. The role that put him in rehab. Without it, there wouldn't be an Iron Man.
Great actors all 3❤❤❤
Such a great movie back then.
I was way too young to see this when it first came out. I understood what it was about, though I never made an effort to see it. I think I finally got the chance last year, and it hit hard.
This one and Requiem for a dream really took the fun out of my Heroin addiction
For a while way back when, I thought this was ominously prophetic of what was going to happen to RDJ.
powerful scene
I still cannot believe they didn’t both win Oscar’s and go on to billionaire status for this one scene
How bout some CPR kids ??
he died from an overdose, his system failed.
It definitely would not have hurt to try.
He died from heart failure CPR wouldn't help.
He was dead for a while. Jamie Gertz puts the jacket on him because his body was already cold.
REMEMBER HUGS NOT DRUGS!
“I’ll always be less than zero. You tried your best with me, I know.” - The Weeknd (2022)
One of the best movies in my collection. I know it takes alot of heat as not being true to the book, but this movie and the soundtrack is choice.
I know that is a sad scene but Jamie looked so cute crying like that she was trying to comfort him like a sister would with her brother and still love him😔❤️
My god. One of the safest scenes ever. So heartbreaking
One of the saddest movies ever watched
He was actually a drug addict once
Julian why he die?! He stopped taking drugs?
I wish I knew that status of that series they were planning. Austin Abrams would be so incredible as Clay.
Don’t do CPR or anything, just cry 😂
I hated James Spader for a decade after this movie.
32 years later he dies again as iron man
A classic great movie and last year 2024 was tuff 3 of my friends passed away from drug overdose.😢😢😢
I have a love hate relationship with this movie for this scene/ending
Such a great movie!
Life is about choices. It is hard to feel sorry for someone that chooses substance abuse over your friendship/love.
"Sometimes you can have anything in the world your heart desires, except the way it used to be." - Less Than Zero(1987) - Theatrical Trailer
This movie is the reason I was never tempted to do drugs.
HUGS NOT DRUGS!
Where is the blu-ray movie? 20 CENTURY FOX
What’s sad is that this movie is what led to Robert and others addiction.
Yes show us a spoiler before the trailer LOL
never seen this film, read the book a long time ago, it was very messed up. curious about the changes in the film
Spader and RDJ were so far above the rest in this group.
I remember this movie ! I watched it years later and where RDJ passes it made me cry knowing what his past was in the 80’s and knowing that he had loving and caring people in his life and got himself cleaned up and off drugs . It was scary knowing that the character in this film was very close to who Robert was….i say to him ….i know that I’m not the only one who has said this to you ….i am proud of you on your sobriety! Enjoy the rest of your life and career as an actor, friend and family man….it is well worth it!❤
Probably the same way matthew perry died.
So what do you do when you find a dead junkie in your car? I mean how do you explain that to the cops?
I’d explain just how it went down
So we’ll acted, this film.
I love this moment and I hate it to……..
If I don't slow my shit down. This is probably how I'm gonna go...
Repost with higher volume,otherwise marvoulous
Esa no que lloro 😭😭
Spectre "out of bullets" brought me here
Now we do because he is being showcased on early morning TV
He remains me of my best friend he died from overdose 7 months when I came to check on him to see how he is doing after his girlfriend break up with him
😭😭😭😭😭
Foi um dos filmes mais difíceis para Robert, é complicado até imaginar todo o que ele estava passando naquela época e ainda fazendo esse papel 🥺
Easy for you to say.
Great thing Robert turn his life around
I have to reread this book, I don't remember Julian dying
Ugh…. The mouth agape and eyes partially open .
Ugh.
Rarely does a dead person look dead in movies …. Except here.
Damn good movie
Si vi esa peli de niña me traume la neta pero esta buena
It might go on forever julian
Baby he died.. 😥😿💔
I always hated the ending of this movie. Who TF dies like that? Overdose, BS! He was smoking crack! I wish they had a more believable ending is all. This absolutely represents all of our fantasies about excess and status back then though. We couldn't imagine having less until Grunge came around and brought everything back to earth.
I am amazed. I loved this book when I first read it in the 90’s and I still think it’s great. I bought the DVD and was so excited to see the film version. At the end of the film I stared blankly at the screen and thought “WTF was that?! It’s shite!” I honestly can’t understand people raving about how good it is. It’s horrible. Only 2 people out of the entire cast could act (and I don’t think RDJ was acting so much as just being himself). Like I said, I love the novel but this film is just awful.
This movie is a downeyr!
Love LOVE Jami Gertz in anything she's ever done.
So true others live so others die DRUGS WTF