Tobey Maguire is the most terrifying thing I’ve ever fucking seen.
Directed by Terry Gilliam
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
An atmospheric, high-energy adventure.
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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.
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1Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Friday 31 July at 22:30 at Landmark's Nuart Theatre.
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6What people say
For absolutely no reason, I watched this dubbed in Spanish with no subtitles.For some reason, it works. Somehow it adds to the insanity.
Best trip I ever had without doing any drugs.
Common questions
What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas about?+
The film follows a journalist and his attorney on a chaotic, drug-fueled road trip across the Nevada desert to cover a sporting event in 1970s Las Vegas. Full schedule on Mood.
Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?+
It was directed by Terry Gilliam in 1998, a filmmaker known for his surreal and visually distinct works such as Brazil and 12 Monkeys.
Is the film based on a book?+
Yes, it is adapted from Hunter S. Thompson's 1971 novel of the same name, which chronicles his own experiences with gonzo journalism.
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