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"We can't stop here! This is bat country!"
Now.. admittedly, this movie can get very tedious. I'm not particularly a Johnny Depp fan, but now and again, I see some works of his (Sleepy Hollow, What's Eating Gilbert Grape) that remind me of what a class actor he really is. Having spent a lot of time with Hunter S. Thompson obviously worked a charm with Depp, as his performance shines as drugged out journalist Raoul Duke.
Duke has set off to Vegas with his attorney and a boot-full of the craziest drugs you could ever imagine in one setting. The entire course of the film is basically one enormous trip, and the part I particularly enjoyed about this film is that no matter how bent, there's always Duke talking you through the moment - expressing his terror and euphoria.
I heard something about a lot of parents lobbying against this film because of the high drug intake, but in my opinion, after seeing bats attack you, reptiles in the casino lounge, and your attorney grow breasts on the side of his body, I don't think I'd ever touch the stuff these guys take. Films like Requiem For A Dream, Trainspotting and Fear and Loathing just help emphasise the reality of drug taking, and show the lows as well as the highs.
I commend the crew on this one.
Holy Jesus. What are these goddamn animals?
Ah...I just recently saw this film for the first time. I was completely sober and I swear to God I have never enjoyed a film like I enjoyed this one. I love Gilliam and I honestly think Johnny Depp is a phenomenal actor. Del Toro is likewise fantastic. Enyone who has doubts about this movie, forget them! Watch it anyway!
"Let's get one thing straight...CAN YOU HEAR ME?!?"
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas is without a doubt the greatest dark comedy of all time. This is no joke, this film is absolutely flawless. I found myself at times laughing so hard it was all I could do to catch my breath. The picture was directed brilliantly by Terry Gillam and the casting was perfect. Johnny Depp play Thompson's alter-ego Raoul Duke. A reporter whom must go to Las Vegas for the weekend to write a column on a race being held. Along side him is his "Samoan" attorney Dr. Gonzo. And off the pair goes to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs. As Raoul describes "two bags of grass, four hits of sunshine acid, a quart of rum, a quart of tequilla, a mass collection of multi-colored uppers, downers, laughers, twenty-five pellets of mescaline and a pint of raw ether". This begins the wildest trip in cinematic history. Before they even arrive to Vegas, Raoul has snorted ether, smoked some weed and done two hits of sunshine acid. His lawyer the "samoan" has snorted ether, snorted cocaine and eat some mescaline. Thus ensues the two into a nightmarish "trip" that leads them to the wildest weekend in Vegas...EVER! A must have for fans of the late 60's and early 70's...if you know what I mean. Don't forget to purchase the 2-disc criterion collection 1/8! The DVD will contain both the theatrical version and an unrated version of the film!
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