Fear and Loathing in Aspen
Fear and Loathing in Aspen

Fear and Loathing in Aspen

2021Movie85 minEnglish

The true story of Hunter S Thompson's curious, bizarre and entertaining run to be sheriff of Pitkin County in the 1970s.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users45%
Director: Scott B. SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of friends heads to Aspen, Colorado, for what they hope will be a luxurious ski vacation. However, their plans quickly unravel as they encounter a series of absurd and chaotic events, revealing the stark differences in their privilege and perspectives amidst a global crisis.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its satirical approach heavy-handed and its humor falling flat. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its timely, albeit dark, commentary on societal issues and others criticizing its lack of coherence and relatable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its ambitious, albeit chaotic, attempt at social satire during the pandemic.
  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and a lack of clear narrative direction.
  • Often described as trying too hard to be provocative without offering substantial insight.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed, with many finding the film's humor to be divisive and its exploration of pandemic-related themes to be more irritating than insightful. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at dark comedy but felt the execution was lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Aspen, Colorado, during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, with strict safety protocols in place.

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