Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Readers' Rating: 62/100

Summary

Described as "a savage trip into the heart of the American Dream," this film is based on Hunter S. Thompson's famous novel. Johnny Depp and Benecio Del Toro star in this Terry Gilliam-directed film.

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1998
USA
118 minutes
Studio/distributor: Universal

Rated R for pervasive extreme drug use and related bizarre behavior, strong language, and brief nudity.

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Seems like a brilliant novelty for a few minutes, but then you’re left with a redundantly unpleasant film that makes its points early, often and ad nauseum. - Scott Weinberg

The grand failure of this film is that it doesn't even try to give us a fair rendering of the book. - Dan Jardine

An unappreciated classic and a joy for all true Hunter S. Thompson fans. - Jamie Gillies

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