Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, 2008

If you read "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" or watched the film of the same title, then you don't really need to watch this documentary. Documentaries are supposed to move a story along, not just retell the same thing everyone else already knows. This is good for someone who knows very little about Hunter S. Thompson and provides little insight into his actual life or the people that loved him. The only documentary-style breakthrough moment comes from a five-minute homemade video shot by Thompson's then-wife. Johnny Depp is used as the narrator and nothing more. They could have at least asked him what it was like playing Thompson or meeting Thompson or anything. But no, director Alex Gibney did none of that. The senators and congressmen interviewed were moderately insightful, but the documentary played more like a series of anecdotes. No revelations as to what made Thompson tick, just that he loves guns, booze, girls and writing... in that order. But didn't we already know that? Two stars.

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