Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
DVD Release Date: January 11, 2000
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November 30, 2007This movie was like 100% un-entertaining. Not once did I find it enjoyable. It's only interesting to see how crazy H.S. Thompson was, but unlike Fear and Loathing it focuses more on his Lawyer being the real crazy. I realize now why this one isn't as popular.
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November 12, 2006Not quite Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but how can you be upset at the possibility of Bill Murray playing Hunter S. Thompson? It's silly and a must for any HST fan.
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April 9, 2006Not quite as good as "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," but still damn great acting and funny as hell.
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August 11, 2008Well way before there ever was a film Fear and Loathing came this movie starring Bill Murray as Hunter S Thompson and Peter Boyle as his out of control lawyer the only difference between this and fear and loathing is this was more straightforward and not so out of control as the ...( read more)
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August 10, 2009Eeeh, I'm a Hunter fan, and whilst this portrait is endearing and semi-accurate as a film it is mishapen and confusing. Moreover Thomson's actions take on such ridiculous proportions, constantly and unrelently, the whole thing becomes more a farce then a tour de fource. At any ...( read more)
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June 11, 2009Bill Murray does a fantastic job of portraying Hunter S. Thompson. This movie is great fun to watch and delightfully entertaining. Although not as memorable as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas I did enjoy watching. almost as much.
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June 23, 2007If you like "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" then you'll love this one as it was made before FLLV.
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