Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

The idea that genius relies on emotional dysfunction isn’t really questioned here. And perhaps it should be.

Gibney's focus on Thompson at his most politically relevant is welcome, but it renders the broader picture less than complete, particularly when it comes to his early life influences.

A definitive, accessible, even inspiring screen biography put together with thought and vitality.

Thompson shot himself in despair. The critical issue, which the film sidesteps, is the utterly moribund state of American liberalism.