Less Than Zero

Bret Easton Ellis' controversial, best-selling novel of the seamy underside of L.A. yuppie life becomes a stylish, riveting film. Returning to Los Angeles for Christmas break, college freshman Clay (Andrew McCarthy) finds former high school girlfriend Blair (Jami Gertz) and best friend Julian (Robert Downey, Jr.) are now inhabiting a world of drugs, sex, and shallow thrills that threatens to engulf them. With James Spader, Nicholas Pryor. 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.0, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish; TV spots; theatrical trailers.