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  • Actors: Nick Nolte
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
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  • Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
  • DVD Release Date: September 4, 2007
  • Run Time: 77 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 starsMore of a film documentary than a life documentary
By Schtinky VINE VOICE on November 19, 2007
Format: DVD
I was wondering whether to give this documentary two or three stars and gave it the benefit of the doubt. The documentary starts off on shaky ground with an annoying split screen, and a segment of Gary Busey's ego getting in the way. It focuses on the two movies made of Hunter S. Thompson's life, 'Where The Buffalo Roam' from 1980 and 'Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas' in 1998. There isn't much information on Thompson during the decade inbetween movies.

The interviews with Thompson that are used are from 1978, 1997, and 1998. Other interviews are with Sean Penn, Gary Busey, Johnny Depp, Bill Murrary, John Cusack, Benicio Del Toro, Harry Dean Stanton, editor William F. Buckley, author Tom Wolfe, politician George McGovern, and politician Gary Hart, along with close friends and ex-wives.

The documentary talks about Thompson's unique "Gonzo" style of writing, his penchant for alcohol, drugs, guns, and company while revealing that he (as early as 1978) felt like he was losing himself to the icon he had become. I think the movie would lose any relevancy it had if one had not read at least one of Thompson's works. The interviews were more personal than professional relationship, and I felt that the documentary only skimmed the surface of Thompson's brilliance.

Also, there are no subtitles for the hearing impaired, which was needed because Thompson has a tendency to mumble and speak very fast in his interviews. The documentary on the second CD of the Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas set had more information on Thompson both personal and professional than this DVD held. Rent, don't buy. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 starsWhen the Going gets Weird .....
By J. A. Grafton on February 27, 2008
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It took a long time to comfortably view this documentary, having been acquainted with the good Doctor since my college days in the early 70's. I don't mean acquainted personally - I'm not sure I brought enough to the table to get me invited to Owl Farm - but acquainted in a literary sense. This documentary is a good "short course" on HST by the people who knew and loved him - and those could be two entirely separate groups! From all accounts, Hunter was not an "easy" friend to have but I've never heard anyone regret the privledge. Friends, widows, ex-wives and family members recall their experiences with Hunter which ranged from merely weird to outright dangerous. Apart from his Woody Creek friends, Johnny Depp, John Cusack and Sean Penn are shown recounting "Hunter stories" with the obvious omission being Cusack's side-splitting "Ling Ling" story which was posted on the STARZ website for a time.

For us devotees, seeing "Ground Zero" (a.k.a. Owl Farm) is real treat, seeing behind the curtain at how Hunter lived - down to what he ate for breakfast. There have been other documentaries with/about Hunter, such as BREAKFAST WITH HUNTER, but this film covers all areas of Hunter's life without any agenda to demonize or glorify the man. It effectively points out the corner Hunter painted himself into when he tried to become Dr. Gonzo, as opposed to the excellent journalist Hunter S. Thompson. And it gives his fans a little closure in trying to understand why Hunter felt his "ride was here". One does come away with not only a clearer understanding of how Hunter thought of himself, but also with an envy of those who were privledged to be on Hunter's call list. Now, if someone could just explain the lipstick to me ....
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3.0 out of 5 starsThe ride wasnt so great but had its moments!
By Elan Bodwick on October 5, 2007
Format: DVD
Being a Thompson fan and looking foward to a documentary of his life i eagerly awaited this dvd release. After watching it i cant help feel this was done with respect and good intention but fell short of the target. Its main problem is too many actors recollections and not enough Hunter. Now i like Sean Penn J depp J Cusack Bill Murray but the film spends too much time talking about the Hunter films that were made( to be fair its full title includes the subtitle "Hunter Thompson on film"- his life is briefly gone over with excellent narration by the always drunk sounding Nick Nolte and old friends give some insight into his character but is lacking is the miles of footage interviews and othe source material that i have seen on other bootleg dvds and on such commercial dvds as "Breakfast with Hunter". There is no long extended interviews or dialogue with Hunter- its always short scenes between some actors impression of The good doctor. What works are some of the fellow authors interviews and politicians who put the late authors work in historical context. Hopefully there will be a definitive Doc made of this very interesting relevant counter-culture icon who happened to be a very funny and talented writer. Rent it first before you buy- because this ride isnt that thrilling. P.s Gary Busey comes across a complete egomaniac and selfcentered and he seems to forget this is about Hunter and not himself.
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3.0 out of 5 starsSo-so, nothing new to see...
By Djahn Em on November 2, 2007
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I found this DVD 'memorial' of HST to be a re-hashing of history I already knew. That HST was a groundbreaking journalist and pop culture icon is undisputed. If you want to get a feeling of the man then I think it's better to read his work. Despite what Hunter says about Raoul Duke vs. HST, the work was a more accurate reflection of the man than he would lead us to believe.
My overall gripe with the film was the incessant interviewing of Johnny Depp, who, though a talented actor, is not much of an authority on mainstream or fringe journalism. Other interviews were interesting only because I saw a sycophantic side of people that I never knew existed.
I gave my copy to the local library for their collection.

---Johnnyboy
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Buy the movie, take the ride ;)

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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Very cool documentary!!!

Published 8 months ago by joel matthew burke
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

enjoyed

Published 16 months ago by Judy Neal
5.0 out of 5 starsnice job.

Thompson was a friend of mine so what can I say, nice job.

Published 19 months ago by Alan Drobnak
5.0 out of 5 starsIt's the Good Doctor, AND it's closed captioned.

I'm commenting on this DVD having rented it from the video store and am now buying it via Amazon. In terms of review: If you like the good doctor, you'll like this movie. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Win
3.0 out of 5 starsIt was OK

You think that someone could and should make a totally killer, kick-ass Hunter documentary!!!!!!!! Somebody please do! This was good but not really memorable. It is OK. Read more

Published on January 4, 2014 by D
5.0 out of 5 starsA must for Fear and Loathing fans

This is a great look at one of the 20 century's most interesting characters and author. He is nucking futs, and very entertaining to watch...

Published on December 17, 2013 by AU Fan
5.0 out of 5 starsBuy The Ticket Take The Ride

This is a great documentary on the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. Anyone that has enjoyed his journalism should really enjoy this film also. Thanks!

Published on October 11, 2013 by Barry Bergstrom
5.0 out of 5 starsLove Hunter S. Thompson

I have read almost everything Hunter had written and have scene both movies adapted from his books Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Rum Diary and loved them both. Read more

Published on November 17, 2012 by lmmssav
5.0 out of 5 starsto know him

Its always good with a contoversial character to hear the words of those who were his freinds and associates describe who he was and how he affected them. Read more

Published on August 21, 2010 by Brent N. Humphrey

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