Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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- Synopsis
- Alex Gibney (director of (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) turns his attention from corporate scandal to Gonzo journalism with this tribute to the libido-driven, Wild Turkey-swilling writer who never knew the meaning of the word "excess....
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- Starring
- Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp
- Director(s)
- Alex Gibney
- Distributor(s)
- Magnolia
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 119 min.
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Critic Reviews
Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites
The movie also captures Thompson's tragedy: the haze of drugs and bad writing that consumed him for no less than his last 30 years.Read the full review
The New York Times | A.O. ScottAdd Critic to Favorites
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.Read the full review
The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk HoneycuttAdd Critic to Favorites
A biographical documentary doesn't get any better than this.Read the full review
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RT Interview: Director Alex Gibney on Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
12/19/08 Documentarian Alex Gibney , whose last film Taxi to the Dark Side was an Oscar winner about US army torture practices in Guantanamo Bay, Afghanistan and Iraq, returns to screens this week with a new feature about the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson . | Rotten Tomatoes -
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