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
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
2008 · 2h · R
Documentary
Directed by
Alex Gibney
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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Overview
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1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
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85%
Tomatometer
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
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
Rotten
Too much time in this overly long film is spent on minutiae.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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
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