Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

It is to Mr. Gibney's great credit that while he pays due attention to the outsize, cartoonish celebrity persona Thompson fell back on when his literary powers began to wane, this film concentrates on the bold, innovative journalism that secured Thompson's reputation and assures his immortality. Full Review

A mesmerizing look at the mythic quality and anarchic spirit of the irreverent and rabble-rousing journalist. Full Review

Subject's career being inextricably tied to two extremely entertaining U.S. decades, Gonzo has a wealth of delightful archival footage to draw on, both directly involving Thompson and evoking the cultural landscape around him. Full Review

It's more Thompson-for-beginners than an exhaustive inquiry, but as introductions go, it's thorough and thoughtful. Full Review

Instead of pushing for tough answers to difficult questions, this film is content to mythologize Thompson's bad-boy behavior, celebrating things like his willingness to drink a bottle of bourbon a day and go hunting with a submachine gun. Full Review