Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni, Tod Davies, Alex Cox
Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Ellen Barkin, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci, Mark Harmon, Cameron Diaz, Katherine Helmond, Michael Jeter
22nd May 1998
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Journalist Raoul Duke and his lawyer Dr Gonzo drive from LA to Las Vegas on a drugs binge. They nominally cover news stories, including a convention on drug abuse, but also sink deeper into a frightening psychedelic otherworld. As Vietnam, Altamont and the Tate killings impinge from the world of TV news, Duke and Gonzo see casinos, reptiles and the American dream.
I like this film, mainly for it's madness and unusual story elements. I might be a bit bias, because I'm a big Gillian/Depp/DelToro fan, but this film has a lot of neat ideas. Sometimes the imagry can get a little too 'close' for comfort, but that is what the movie is trying to do, make you feel the paranoya and see the world through hunter's eyes! I'd recomend this to anyone feelin a little crazy and wanting to break the rules without a care! Oh, and watch out for a nice Cameo from Tobey Maguire. Check it out!
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