Review of Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) by Justin L — 10 Mar 2009
This is a wonderful journey into the life of one of the greatest writers of our time; as told by those who knew and loved Hunter S Thompson. While his death was tragic, it was not a shock or even a surprise to those who knew him best.
Thompson proved that when an artist immerses their self in their art, it ultimately is their death. The scene in the film where the suicide note is read is chilling , and yet poetic, because Thompson expresses the finality of his life, his art, and his last thought so vividly in just a few sentences.
Hunter S. Thompson was a self destructive man in search of the story no matter where it took him, and I think his friends do him justice by this documentary. If you have any interest in the man you just cannot miss this film.
This review of Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) was written by Justin L on 10 Mar 2009.
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride has generally received positive reviews.
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