Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Documentary
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2008
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Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
120 min
Release date:
18 Jul 2008
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
5 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The film's plea that we need Thompson now more than ever is a little misty-eyed: Thompson's day was long gone by the time he put a gun to his head.
– Dave Calhoun,
Time Out,
19 Dec 2008
fresh:
Gonzo is an excellent reminder that Thompson was more than just a wild man. He was, at least for a time, a first-rate writer who covered his times and helped shape them.
– Bill Goodykoontz,
Arizona Republic,
30 Oct 2008
fresh:
The worshipfulness obscures the sadder aspects of Thompson's life, which is perhaps why Gibney focuses on the writer's 1965-75 golden years.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Oct 2008
rotten:
Too much time in this overly long film is spent on minutiae.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
Filmmaker Alex Gibney had access to those who knew the guy, the famous, the infamous and the obscure, and he paints a picture of a serious journalist who saw himself documenting 'the death of the American Dream.'
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug 2008