Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: July 4, 2008 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
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Generally favorable reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews
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25
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3
Negative:
0
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60
TimeRichard Schickel
I think Gonzo, which is wonderfully rich in historical footage, needs some skeptics, some voices suggesting that maybe, just maybe, Thompson was part of the problem, not the solution, when America flirted briefly with revolution (or was it merely anarchy?), leaving consequences that continue to resonate today -- and not always to our advantage. Read full review
50
Washington PostStephen Hunter
It seems to celebrate him more for his attitude, his fashionably leftist politics, his fame and his friendships than for any meaningful accomplishment. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
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. Read full review
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