Review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) by Dave B — 02 Feb 2013

Beautiful lunacy with an amazing cast. A much better representation to the Hunter S. Thompson legacy than Where the Buffalo Roam.

This review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) was written by Dave B on 02 Feb 2013.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has generally received positive reviews.

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