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If it isn't officially a cult classic, it's very close. Depp's portrayal of Hunter Thompson was a tribute to a lost friend in their wild youth.
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I bought this dvd to add to my collection. Great movie but wish I purchased it elsewhere. Cuts and rips on the dvd case itself. The disc has too many surface straches to be considered in 'good' condition. Was very disappointed. Take your money to another vendor!
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I think the people who reviewed this film are a bit warped for thinking of it as anything less than a masterpiece. This film comes from the glorious days of Johnny Depp taking obscure roles in films and totally immersing himself in the character. Benecio Del Toro's performance was second to none, and I cannot for the life of me comprehend why someone would think this to be the "worst movie ever". God save us that we actually have to think a little when we sit in those awful theatre seats. Heaven forbid we're required to use our imagination a little bit and not have it handed to us in the form of Hollywood mindless pap. The film, del toro, Depp, and of course, Gilliam are all brilliant. I pity the fools who gave this movie a negative review and fail miserably in articulating their reasoning.Read full review
The first thing I said to my husband after we'd watched this movie together was "I just remembered why I don't use drugs!" This movie provides some insight into the misery and destruction that goes along with drug abuse, although it is far from being a realistic picture. In this movie, journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney (Benicio Del Toro) drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas on a business-trip turned drug trip. I had a really hard time assigning a numeric rating to this movie. As far as personal enjoyment goes, I'd give it somewhere between 1-2 stars. I am a huge Johnny Depp fan & I usually enjoy watching anything he does...but it's hard to watch anyone self-destruct, even when you realize that it is excellent acting on film. The acting in this movie IS excellent and worthy of 5 stars. The costumes, sets, props...all are very well-done. The cinematography is pretty amazing too. I'd recommend that you rent this movie once before buying it...unless of course you find it on ebay for less than the cost of a rental, in which case go for it- because you can always re-sell it if you end up hating it! I watched it once and I would not watch it again.Read full review
It's an odd one! This movie is perfect for anyone who's had to "clean up their act." While the visual aspects of the movie are a little out-of-this-world, they are hilarious. Johnny Depp is amazing in this movie. While the role is not a real stretch for anyone's acting skills, his portrayal of Hunter S. Thomson, aka "Raoul Duke" is dead-on. Benicio del Toro's character is so ridiculously funny, too. It's great for nostalgia.
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