Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) by Jayden R — 28 Nov 2012

Most definitive HST movie and I've seen em all.

This review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) was written by Jayden R on 28 Nov 2012.

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

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Great documentary... Learned a lot of shit about this crazy individual…

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Good but there is a better documentary of Hunter Thompson out there titled Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride…

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By Jurmi C (7) on 23 Jun 2011

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By Steven Rea (1,872) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 08 Jul 2016

Johnny Depp, who portrayed Thompson's alter-ego in Gilliam's film, provides the narration…

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By Vanessa L (126) on 09 Mar 2012

There is almost a cosmic reflex forcing you to drink bourbon while watching anything associated with Hunter Thompson…

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By Richard Schickel (546) for Time (1,811) on 22 Mar 2011

I think Gonzo, which is wonderfully rich in historical footage, needs some skeptics, some voices suggesting that maybe, just maybe, Thompson…

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By Alex K (2,253) on 15 Apr 2012

And interesting and entertaining look at a interesting and entertaining man…

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By Stephanie F (353) on 06 Jun 2012

Johnny Depp reads many of Thompson's work. This was an okay watch…

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By Douglas R (165) on 22 Jun 2012

Narrated by Johnny Depp. Back2Back -- will the real Hunter Thompson please stand up…

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