Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) by Elise M — 24 Nov 2008

Great documentary on the life of the late great Hunter S Thompson.

This review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) was written by Elise M on 24 Nov 2008.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Emma P (152) on 26 May 2012

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Thompson - his brilliance, his self-destruction, and the ground he broke - is always at the center, but the film occasionally loses its focus…

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