Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1998

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama

106
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 89% · 71 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 89% · 250K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.5/10 10 316517 316.5K

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Plot summary

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.

Director

Terry Gilliam Photo
Terry Gilliam

Top cast

Penn Jillette Photo
Penn Jillette as Carnie Talker
Johnny Depp Photo
Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke
David Brisbin Photo
David Brisbin as Man in Car
Mary Gillis Photo
Mary Gillis as Shopper
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1.06 GB
1280*544
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23.976 fps
1 hr 58 min
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2.18 GB
1920*816
English 5.1
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23.976 fps
1 hr 58 min
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5.31 GB
3840*2160
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1 hr 58 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Asentiff2004 7 / 10

This is bat country

An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas, with a car full of drugs, alcohol and the pursuit of the American Dream. A psychedelic trip into the macabre, a chaotic spiral into madness. These terms perfectly describe Hunter S. Thompson's novel describing his drug fueled trip of the west. Depp does a perfect rendition of Thompson and truly is a marvel to watch in this film. In his rendition it is easy to see how Depp has become one of this generations finest actors. This film for the casual viewer may be difficult to follow and or watch, but to me personally is a fantastic film one in which does what it was intended to do, and that is to entertain and to darkly and at times humorously take the viewer on a chaotic ride. With a huge cult following and an eventual prequel that came out; Rum Diaries, this is a wonderful peek into the world of the not so normal and the drug fueled ride that is Hunter S. Thompson's life. The soundtrack is perfect for this film as it follows suit with the chaos that is viewed on the screen. I highly recommend this film to film buffs and lovers of dark comedies.
Reviewed by daveisit 8 / 10

Slippery Mice

This is far from your everyday movie, and only for those with a deep appreciation for the diversity of film-making, or fans of Hunter S. Thompson. This does not mean those mentioned will enjoy it, although definitely respect the attempt. I personally found it fascinating. To portray a permanently drug induced state to the big screen was done with creativity and subtle humour. You could expect nothing less from director Terry Gilliam who has played such a massive role in the brilliant and original Monty Python works. Having never read any of Hunter S. Thompson's work, I get the impression that justice is done for the adaptation to the big screen. An absolutely quality cast must be credited for this, ensuring a natural performance is achieved. Las Vegas which features strongly throughout the movie seems to be so appropriate when dealing with this subject matter, they just seem to go hand in hand.
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