For the viewer well versed in Hunter history, the overwhelming success of this movie is in the reconstruction of the era. Interspersed with original footage from 1970 it is at times difficult to know whether one is watching 50+ years old material or newly shot film.
Jay Bulger does a stellar job of recreating the tics, craziness, passion, and the principles of Hunter S Thompson. Physically distinctive in his movements and gait Bulger's performance is virtually flawless. Similarly in the capture of Hunter's unique Kentucky mumble. Hats off to the attention to detail in this work. I know very well the scenes recreated here, and wholeheartedly applaud the pinpoint accuracy of the creators in wardrobe, direction and location.
A welcome addition to the lexicon of Hunter, in the sense that it offers to those who know little beyond the cartoonish drug addled writer of the much celebrated Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, another side to ponder. The man who as was said in his campaign "is a moralist posing as an immoralist"; as opposed to the likes of Richard Nixon who it was noted "is an immoralist posing as a moralist".
To explore further the tale of Hunter's run for sheriff, and the entirety of his life and writing career, I highly recommend the 2009 documentary - Gonzo:The Life And Work of Dr Hunter S Thompson, where one can see much of the original footage from the campaign, that has been so superbly recreated here. Further to that one might be inclined to read his collection of pieces for Rolling Stone from the 1972 election, entitled Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail.
Jay Bulger does a stellar job of recreating the tics, craziness, passion, and the principles of Hunter S Thompson. Physically distinctive in his movements and gait Bulger's performance is virtually flawless. Similarly in the capture of Hunter's unique Kentucky mumble. Hats off to the attention to detail in this work. I know very well the scenes recreated here, and wholeheartedly applaud the pinpoint accuracy of the creators in wardrobe, direction and location.
A welcome addition to the lexicon of Hunter, in the sense that it offers to those who know little beyond the cartoonish drug addled writer of the much celebrated Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, another side to ponder. The man who as was said in his campaign "is a moralist posing as an immoralist"; as opposed to the likes of Richard Nixon who it was noted "is an immoralist posing as a moralist".
To explore further the tale of Hunter's run for sheriff, and the entirety of his life and writing career, I highly recommend the 2009 documentary - Gonzo:The Life And Work of Dr Hunter S Thompson, where one can see much of the original footage from the campaign, that has been so superbly recreated here. Further to that one might be inclined to read his collection of pieces for Rolling Stone from the 1972 election, entitled Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail.