since i haven not read hunter s. thompson book and i can not judge gonzo journalism or his writing and but i will point out my problem with this movie . for me and fear and loathe in la vega be nothing but 2 hour with two unlikable and uninteresting character do all kind of drug . the occasional good moment and the reason why i do not give it an even low rating happen thanks to the narration and an inspired and brief black and white footage from the 60 and the great soundtrack and plus johnny depp and benicio del toro performance ( even though i could never relate to their character and they fit them perfectly ) . i can be fascinate by an unlikable character that i can not personally relate to when it well write into a gripping character study ( a and say and isabelle huppert complex erica kohut in the piano teacher ) and but that would not happen if they be also completely uninteresting and lack any sort of substance . people who consider the so called druggie lifestyle a shock to the system and a form of artistic expression will most likely enjoy this ( and there be lot of them and hence the major cult surround this movie ) and but i be bore or indifferent most of the time . film like dennis hopper easy rider ( which do not age very well in my opinion and but still keep a rugged charm of 60 anarchy ) and danny boyle trainspotting portray those trip and a whole generation without ever be dull . that say and i can see why some people love this movie . but if you have to dig such an empty lifestyle ( hedonism . i do not think do drug all day long should be call that and sound more like apathy to me ) to appreciate it and then this be definitely not my cup of tea . 4/10 .