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For No Good Reason

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Charlie Paul

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Plot Summary

Experience 15 years in the life of seminal British artist Ralph Steadman, whose surreal, often confrontational artwork is frequently associated with Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). Through Johnny Depp’s lead in this intimate portrait, we are able to reach the heart of what make this artist tick, his friendships and fallings out, his love for art and his passion for civil liberties. This inventive, energetic, occasionally harrowing, but inspiring and uplifting film includes contributions from Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant, Tim Robbins and others who offer insight into the man behind the legend.

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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

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64%
  • Reviews Counted: 55
  • Fresh: 35
  • Rotten: 20
  • Average Rating: 6.2/10

Top Critics' Reviews

Rotten: "For No Good Reason" is less revealing than a standard hourlong television tribute might have been. We learn almost nothing about Mr. Steadman's life, and too little about the non-Thompson-related aspects of his oeuvre. – A.O. Scott, New York Times, Apr 24, 2014

Fresh: The salient, liveliest parts of For No Good Reason - the title comes from Thompson's reply when Steadman once asked him, "Why are we doing this?" - are to be found in the artist's display of his work and recollections of the eccentrics he met. – Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine, Apr 24, 2014

Fresh: Depp does a fine job of narrating unobtrusively, negotiating Steadman's free-ranging musings and keeping them on track. Steadman is genial, witty and self-deprecating. – Claudia Puig, USA Today, Apr 24, 2014

Fresh: There's no more exciting effect in the documentary than the look of pure pleasure on Depp's face as he stands by Steadman's drawing table, peeking over his shoulder as he attacks a sheet of paper. – Mark Feeney, Boston Globe, May 8, 2014

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Customer Reviews

A Worth While Documentary

If you are a fan of Gonzo this is a great look at the relationship between Steadman and Thompson. It seems to be mainly centered around the relationship between artist and author. Also, it provides some insight to the methods and creation of Steadman’s work. Although one piece of the film seems mismatched… The selection of music is almost obtrusive and does not mix well with the film or the theme of Gonzo. Other than the choice of music, I thought it was a great documentary and definitely worth a watch!

Thought Provoking and Inspiring

I always thought that Hunter S Thompson was the soul behind Gonzo. After watching this documentary, I realize that Thompson was the spirit behind Gonzo, but Ralph Steadman was the heart and the soul of Gonzo. His work is awe-inspiring and his story is damned interesting. After you watch this, go and watch Alex Gibney's documentary: Gonzo: The Life of Dr. Hunter S Thompson. These two films are a great way to spend an afternoon at home.

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