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The original cowriter and director of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was Alex Cox, whose earlier film Sid and Nancy suggests that Cox could have been a perfect match in filming Hunter S. Thompson's psychotropic masterpiece of "gonzo" journalism. Unfortunately Cox departed due to the usual "creative differences," and this ill-fated adaptation was thrust upon Terry Gilliam, whose formidable gifts as a visionary filmmaker were squandered on the seemingly unfilmable elements of Thompson's ether-fogged narrative. The result is a one-joke movie without the joke--an endless series of repetitive scenes involving rampant substance abuse and the hallucinogenic fallout of a road trip that's run crazily out of control. Johnny Depp plays Thompson's alter ego, "gonzo" journalist Raoul Duke, and Benicio Del Toro is his sidekick and so-called lawyer Dr. Gonzo. During the course of a trip to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race, they ingest a veritable chemistry set of drugs, and Gilliam does his best to show us the hallucinatory state of their zonked-out minds. This allows for some dazzling imagery and the rampant humour of stumbling buffoons, and the mumbling performances of Depp and Del Toro wholeheartedly embrace the tripped-out, paranoid lunacy of Thompson's celebrated book. But over two hours of this insanity tends to grate on the nerves--like being the only sober guest at a party full of drunken idiots. So while Gilliam's film may achieve some modest cult status over the years, it's only because Fear and Loathing is best enjoyed by those who are just as stoned as the characters in the movie. --Jeff Shannon
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The original cowriter and director of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was Alex Cox, whose earlier film Sid and Nancy suggests that Cox could have been a perfect match in filming Hunter S. Thompson's psychotropic masterpiece of "gonzo" journalism. Unfortunately Cox departed due to the usual "creative differences," and this ill-fated adaptation was thrust upon Terry Gilliam, whose formidable gifts as a visionary filmmaker were squandered on the seemingly unfilmable elements of Thompson's ether-fogged narrative. The result is a one-joke movie without the joke--an endless series of repetitive scenes involving rampant substance abuse and the hallucinogenic fallout of a road trip that's run crazily out of control. Johnny Depp plays Thompson's alter ego, "gonzo" journalist Raoul Duke, and Benicio Del Toro is his sidekick and so-called lawyer Dr. Gonzo. During the course of a trip to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race, they ingest a veritable chemistry set of drugs, and Gilliam does his best to show us the hallucinatory state of their zonked-out minds. This allows for some dazzling imagery and the rampant humour of stumbling buffoons, and the mumbling performances of Depp and Del Toro wholeheartedly embrace the tripped-out, paranoid lunacy of Thompson's celebrated book. But over two hours of this insanity tends to grate on the nerves--like being the only sober guest at a party full of drunken idiots. So while Gilliam's film may achieve some modest cult status over the years, it's only because Fear and Loathing is best enjoyed by those who are just as stoned as the characters in the movie. --Jeff Shannon
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a cult film for a reason, only a certain type of people can enjoy this film. Nothing can quite compare to reading the book but this a fantastic attempt at bringing it to life. A psychedelic self destructive journey through Las Vegas as you follow the doctor or journalism Raoul duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo through their intense trip. If you haven't read the book yet buy that and immediately read it and then buy the film. The film is fantastic for those who understand it, those with the right kind of eyes.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
My only regret about this film is that I didn't get to see it in the cinema - warned off by misguided critics.
Its a brilliant film - a surreal fun ride that plays like a live action Warner Brother's cartoon, but with the deeper, darker edge of Hunter S. Thompsons original story always present. Should be regarded as Gilliam's masterpiece.
Its a brilliant film - a surreal fun ride that plays like a live action Warner Brother's cartoon, but with the deeper, darker edge of Hunter S. Thompsons original story always present. Should be regarded as Gilliam's masterpiece.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a classic masterpiece, superb humour, a gorgeous soundtrack inercut with brilliant technical directing. Hunter S Thompson's novel is a worlwind of brilliance and this film is an excellent adaptation.
Enjoyable from being to end, this is the kind of thing you watch over and over loving it more each time.
Enjoyable from being to end, this is the kind of thing you watch over and over loving it more each time.
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The bitter sweet pill
Fantastically mind warpingly funny. Take a trip with Hunter S Thompson while he takes you on a trip to las Vegas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carrie dean
Just really, really boring
What can I say.
This is actually the worst movie I have ever seen.
I have dark stoner humor, but this was just plain stupid, and not funny most of the times. Read more
This is actually the worst movie I have ever seen.
I have dark stoner humor, but this was just plain stupid, and not funny most of the times. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Crulie
Bad trip
The end of this film was absolutely fantastic!
However, only because the bad trip was over.
A truly mind bendingly awful movie.
However, only because the bad trip was over.
A truly mind bendingly awful movie.
Published 6 months ago by Sour Grape
An initially great trip that turns into a bad comedown
The opening of Fear and Loathing, an adaption of Hunter S. Thompson's still hugely-important, semi-fictional account of an attempt to find the American Dream, starts as you'd... Read more
Published 6 months ago by jonfaec
Quite a Trip!
If you're thinking of watching this wonderfull film, and you would be mad not to, then consider reading the book first. I didn't and I now realise it was a mistake. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. G. Robinson
Weird and Wonderful
If you've got this far... buy it!!
Not yuor average film but all those who have been to Vegas or like something a little different should enjoy!!
Not yuor average film but all those who have been to Vegas or like something a little different should enjoy!!
Published 10 months ago by alex kell
Blu-Ray
I think its quite simple with a Blu Ray product.
Everything was like written in the describtion, new item, sealed. Read more
Everything was like written in the describtion, new item, sealed. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Toddi0511
The truth behind the glit
Las vegas has long been believed to be the ultimate destination in the states: gambling, amusements, neon. Read more
Published 17 months ago by vidmaster86
My favourite film of all time !!!
I have never written a review online but felt compelled after reading some of the comments that served miss-justice to this film. Read more
Published 17 months ago by thegrant
EPIC MOVIE!!!
This movie is a work of genius to all those with the correct mindset, the film, whilst being true to the book in almost all of its plot, still unlike most films made from books... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sigurdur
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