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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson , 2008
English
USA
Profile of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson can be described as clever, sincere, and exciting. The plot revolves around going against the rules, journalism, and rebelliousness. The main genre is documentary. In approach, it is realistic. It is located in the USA. It takes place in the 1960s. It is drawn from a biography. The movie has received attention for being critically acclaimed. Note that it involves drugs/alcohol, nudity, and sexual content.
Summary of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
In GONZO: THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. HUNTER S. THOMPSON, director Alex Gibney (TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE) creates a portrait of one of journalism's most controversial and talented superstars. Famous in the 1960s for his wild, self-coined "gonzo" style of reporting, Thompson's most famous adventures include riding with the Hell's Angels, chasing the American dream in Las Vegas, and covering the volatile George McGovern political campaign. The fact that Thompson did most of his reporting while throwing back large quantities of Wild Turkey and illegal drugs led to some of the most bizarre and imaginative journalism the writing world had ever seen.
Gibney pieces Thompson's life together using archival footage and recordings and interviews with those closest to him, including his former wives and son, and the artist Ralph Steadman. There are also appearances and commentary from the likes of Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, as well as conservative heavyweight Pat Buchanan. Johnny Depp, who played Thompson in the film version of FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, provides the voice of Thompson, reading excerpts of his writings. The result is an engaging, lively biography that paints a life that was as tragic as it was passion-filled. Thompson's suicide in 2005 officially cemented his place in history as one of literature's wildest, most enigmatic hell-raisers.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 19 December 2008 |
| Runtime: | 120 min |
Cast and Crew
as Himself - Narrator
Photos
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Critics Reviews
Variety
Subject's career being inextricably tied to two extremely entertaining U.S. decades, Gonzo has a wealth of delightful archival footage to draw on, both directly involving Thompson and evoking the cultural landscape around him.
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- by: Dennis Harvey
USA Today
A mesmerizing look at the mythic quality and anarchic spirit of the irreverent and rabble-rousing journalist.
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- by: Claudia Puig
Users Reviews
When it comes to documentaries about Hunter S. Thompson, you have three essential choices. "Breakfast with Hunter" is your typical fly-on-the-wall, point a camera at Hunter and see what happens type of documentary. I found it to be shockingly...
- 10.October.2009
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- by: Chucky
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