Review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) by Christopher B — 13 Jan 2017

I LOVE this movie. But I love drugs, and Hunter S Thompson.

This review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) was written by Christopher B on 13 Jan 2017.

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

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