Review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) by Vaughan M — 17 Nov 2015

Revolutionary in its ultra-creative cinematography that depicts the effects of LSD and other mind-bending drugs.

This review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) was written by Vaughan M on 17 Nov 2015.

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

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