Somewhere in a hereafter paradise, writer Hunter S. Thompson is smiling. Why? Because a trusted and loyal friend like Johnny Depp kept true to his word and adapted his age old novel into a crafty, witty and stimulatingly produced film. Let’s be clear here, if you’re looking for a fun ride in the sunny tropics with Depp channeling Captain Jack of ‘Pirates’ fame, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you want a thought provoking, mental imaginarium of the wondrous celebration of writer bringing ink to quill, you will love this movie, and you’ll walk away like me thinking actor Michael Rispoli just earned his first Academy award nomination (for Supporting Actor).
