Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) by Sean B — 01 Nov 2009

Well worth a watch for fans of the great man.

This review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) was written by Sean B on 01 Nov 2009.

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

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By Andy L (621) on 25 May 2011

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Biographical documentaries are hard to review. If they're not entertaining, does that just mean the life of the subject wasn't interesting…

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By Teresa L (67) on 12 Aug 2012

Thompson is easily one of my favorite writers so I was fully engrossed the whole time, although I knew most of the information the movie told…

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By Emma P (152) on 26 May 2012

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RE: Dick Nixon...He was so crooked, he needed a servant to screw on his pants every morning…

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Wonderful doc. Essential viewing for Hunter fans…

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