Nobody is better at telling a horrifying story than the man, the myth, Hunter S. Thompson. He was thrilling while being entertaining and comical at the same time. His books were genius and his ideas were original. Fuck the American Dream! Find your own high in life...but not from drugs always.
Fear and Loathing is no masterpiece yet it is an underrated film which I love very much. I think Gilliam;s adaptation of Thompson's novel is excellent. An absolutely brilliant film if one is open-minded and interested in the story, characters and subject matter. A rare, funny and thought-provoking movie. And for for those who think it's just about drugs it isn't. It's about much more than that
it's not comedy dude, it's the tragic of a sick nation, overwhelmed from the feeling to find the truth, peace and freedom. These two dudes are clearly victims of this time and don't want to accept reality so they escape and on their way, they just gave a fuck, Nothing to like, it's tragic, but unique. But okay everybody has his sight.
When I recently went back and read critics' reviews of this film, when it was originally released, I couldn't believe that every. single. one of them missed this point entirely. Critics either liked it for it's depiction of drugs, but disliked its lack of structure. or they absolutely despised both of these things. People fail to realize that the Vegas book -- according to Hunter -- contains a lot of truth, but it's still only about 40% true. He crafted an absolutely brilliant farce, in the vein of Don Quixote, based on a very wild time in Vegas with Acosta, and nobody seemed to understand the film's (or the book's) thesis when the film was released. It's a complete foil to -- and rebuke of -- the Leary/Hippie movement. With all the drug use in the film, not one single moment of it is depicted as anything but an irritating obstacle or an intense, lucid nightmare. Whereas Leary's experience with LSD was in strictly controlled settings, designed to be influentially peaceful during LSD administrations, Hunter asked "What if the setting were different? If LSD can really fix all of America's woes, than certainly taking LSD in the very heart of the American Dream should produce transcendental beauty?" It's a tale of taking the drug of choice of the Hippy movement -- arguably the very fuel of it -- and combining it with the most exaggerated aspects of real, mainstream America, and how the two were never likely to peacefully coexist at all. But it's not just a criticism of the Leary/Hippy era: It's also a eulogy for it. There are certainly comedic aspects to the film, like Don Quixote is quite hilarious at times, but you're absolutely right that, at the heart of it, this is absolutely a tragedy.
Agree. But there is a part of my heart that will be so happy to know that Tery Gilliam gets 1 billions dollar movie and have total criative freedom in his next movie.
The best movie ever. In my opinion no other film can dethrone it. Also it made me not want to do any hard drugs lol. Only mescaline, according to Santana it makes guitars move like snakes, which would be an experience lol
reason 1: everyone that is cool likes this movie reason 2: it gives you the drug experience without actually taking drugs reason 3: tell me about the fucking golf shoes!
wow you just don't understand the point of this movie. It describs the time after the 70's revolution of peace, love and freedom and a lot of people just couldn't pass the step to another society and kinda hanging in the 70's and thats the tragic note from this brilliant movie. They took their own path of american freedom, enjoyed life full and went over the borderline of human mind and existance. you must be such a naive fool and ultimately boring to hate the characters.
This movie was lame. The novel was funny, not great but a good read. It had depth and was able to look at the drug fueled chaos objectively. This movie is just obnoxious and one note.
1. The Unpredictable nature
2. Introducing me to Hunter S Thompson
3. Johnny Depp's Narration
1. Giliam's best film
2. Depp's best performance
3. Thompson's best novel
Hell yea
Thats debatable with Brazil, but yeah
I’d say it is a much more enjoyable and rewatchable film than Brazil.
Gilbert
Best film? Calm down there, buddy.
I love how this is a better advertisement for the film than the actual trailer.
Fear and loathing is the epitome of Terry's filmography, his true avant-garde film.
Brazil
Order us some golf shoes! Otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive.
Impossible to walk in this muck... no footing at all.
PLEASE
TELL ME ABOUT THE FUCKING GOLF SHOES
1. Drugs
2. Hallucinations from the drugs.
3. The mayhem caused by the hallucinations from the drugs.
Nobody is better at telling a horrifying story than the man, the myth, Hunter S. Thompson. He was thrilling while being entertaining and comical at the same time. His books were genius and his ideas were original. Fuck the American Dream! Find your own high in life...but not from drugs always.
what is the opening song?
You want some beer? How about some ether? What? Nevermind.
I just got this one on dvd today after looking all over for it
Great movie
Fear and Loathing is no masterpiece yet it is an underrated film which I love very much. I think Gilliam;s adaptation of Thompson's novel is excellent. An absolutely brilliant film if one is open-minded and interested in the story, characters and subject matter. A rare, funny and thought-provoking movie. And for for those who think it's just about drugs it isn't. It's about much more than that
Nah it’s most definitely a Masterpiece
wonderfully cut! love you criterion!
Love the use of the Dead Kennedys song in this!
Too weird to live; too rare to die.
This movie is FUCKING AMAZING! Johnny and Benicio are so good!
@za1Nty can u tell me what that means ?
this is glorious!!!
Hell yea, viva Las Vegas cover by the Dead Kennedy's!
brilliant!
This is my most favourite movie ever
TELL ME ABOUT THE FUCKING GOLF SHOES
Son ⚡ Daniel YESSS
@Soundstage8 it's the truth. It's cool that someone actually is marketing this as it should
it's not comedy dude, it's the tragic of a sick nation, overwhelmed from the feeling to find the truth, peace and freedom. These two dudes are clearly victims of this time and don't want to accept reality so they escape and on their way, they just gave a fuck, Nothing to like, it's tragic, but unique. But okay everybody has his sight.
When I recently went back and read critics' reviews of this film, when it was originally released, I couldn't believe that every. single. one of them missed this point entirely. Critics either liked it for it's depiction of drugs, but disliked its lack of structure. or they absolutely despised both of these things.
People fail to realize that the Vegas book -- according to Hunter -- contains a lot of truth, but it's still only about 40% true. He crafted an absolutely brilliant farce, in the vein of Don Quixote, based on a very wild time in Vegas with Acosta, and nobody seemed to understand the film's (or the book's) thesis when the film was released.
It's a complete foil to -- and rebuke of -- the Leary/Hippie movement. With all the drug use in the film, not one single moment of it is depicted as anything but an irritating obstacle or an intense, lucid nightmare. Whereas Leary's experience with LSD was in strictly controlled settings, designed to be influentially peaceful during LSD administrations, Hunter asked "What if the setting were different? If LSD can really fix all of America's woes, than certainly taking LSD in the very heart of the American Dream should produce transcendental beauty?"
It's a tale of taking the drug of choice of the Hippy movement -- arguably the very fuel of it -- and combining it with the most exaggerated aspects of real, mainstream America, and how the two were never likely to peacefully coexist at all.
But it's not just a criticism of the Leary/Hippy era: It's also a eulogy for it.
There are certainly comedic aspects to the film, like Don Quixote is quite hilarious at times, but you're absolutely right that, at the heart of it, this is absolutely a tragedy.
What about the glands...?
We can't stop here, this is bat country!
When they hit the high note on Alice... throw it in !
@Lookatthatshirt thanks
PLEASE! TELL ME ABOUT THE FUCKING GOLF SHOES!!!!
4. We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold
GREAT MOVIE!
GREAT BOOK!
OVERALL GREAT IDEA
best sound track
best drug movie
world shattering ideas
Oh yeah, I forgot-- I love this movie.
Is this Blu Ray? It looks incredible.
I would like to think that there is more to things than the boundaries of commercial and financial success.
Agree. But there is a part of my heart that will be so happy to know that Tery Gilliam gets 1 billions dollar movie and have total criative freedom in his next movie.
1. My old DVD has scratches so i'm going to Blu-ray
2. Better Quality
3. The commentary from Thompson which I heard is great on this version
20 years ago...
That movie is so underrated! That should make 1 billion dollars when released!
What's the first song playing in this trailer, I REALLY would like to know
Jumping Jack Flash by the rolling stones
reason 4: "There I was... Mother of God, There I am!" (best part ever when raoul duke runs into hunter s. thompson in the night club)
terry williams Fucking real Genious !!
Williams 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What’s the song in the beginning
Jumping jack flash - rolling stones
The best movie ever. In my opinion no other film can dethrone it. Also it made me not want to do any hard drugs lol. Only mescaline, according to Santana it makes guitars move like snakes, which would be an experience lol
@marchofgodzilla hahaha exactly what I was thinking!
Interesting that Criterion's reasons for this is that it will make you feel high. Criterion?
fuckin love the book and the movie
Aye.
"all enery flows accrding ot the wind as a great magnet"
nice try
i want that soo bad!
lol this makes it look like a cheesy buddy comedy. but still good :D
WAIT! We can't stop here, this is bat county
after hour movie #1 :3
Here are MY 3 reasons:
1.) HUNTER
2.) S.
3.) THOMPSON
jumping jack flash - rolling stones
Jesus Christ almighty! Look at that bunch over there, they've spotted us!
one for the doctor
@MarakanaCacak1989
Watch the movie and you'll understand.
@darkpatriot85 hahahaha!
Tom Jones - she's a lady
It kind looks like Cameron Diaz is in that movie.
Question: Is Blu-ray overrated?
No
That the best movie ever to watch on drugs hihi
Best movie to watch on acid
Lol fuck no
You do not need to be on anything when watching this movie man! I have got to go man!
someone call Universal!
Dead Kennedy’s version of Viva Las Vegas
You really really really need to watch this stoned.
so im not the only one who felt a little strange and high while watching the film?
hello... HI THERE... my name is... RAOUL DUKE..
@fortunateson14 Alright now by the rolling stones
@demonikfunk Order some golf shoes...otherwise we'll never get outta this place alive.
@pollitorsiones lol this guy
1. legends
2. drugs, drugs, drugs..
3. VEGAS!!
Terry gilliam
Reason 1: Bat Country
Reason 2: The Music
Reason 3: Adrenochrome
reason 1: everyone that is cool likes this movie
reason 2: it gives you the drug experience without actually taking drugs
reason 3: tell me about the fucking golf shoes!
Aye, it would be like The Ring for audiences when they see fucked up Benicio del Toro XD
@OhNoItsGojira FINISH THE FUCKING STORY!!!!!
wow you just don't understand the point of this movie. It describs the time after the 70's revolution of peace, love and freedom and a lot of people just couldn't pass the step to another society and kinda hanging in the 70's and thats the tragic note from this brilliant movie. They took their own path of american freedom, enjoyed life full and went over the borderline of human mind and existance. you must be such a naive fool and ultimately boring to hate the characters.
I'd rather eat mescaline or LSD from scientists than mushrooms or peyote from nature.
Just another freak....in the Freak Kingdom.
@JesusCristo2002 Answer: No.
its garbage. really. disjointed, unhumorous, without plot, and a collection of goofy moments telling no story whatsoever.
This movie was lame. The novel was funny, not great but a good read. It had depth and was able to look at the drug fueled chaos objectively. This movie is just obnoxious and one note.
Great movie
Oh yeah, I forgot-- I love this movie.
Great movie