Review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) by Stanley Kauffmann for The New Republic — 23 Aug 2009
Johnny Depp's impersonation of the Thompson figure is effective up to a point, but it's hard to imagine any segment of the public embracing this off-putting, unrewarding slog through the depths of the drug culture.
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This review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) was written by Stanley Kauffmann and published by The New Republic on 23 Aug 2009.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has generally received positive reviews.
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