Starring Willem Dafoe and Camila Morrone, this Hunter S. Thompson-like depiction is entertaining, but not memorable.
Not everyone is charming, eloquent, or genius enough to be an icon. Yet, Willem Dafoe's Walker Reade has the right amount of rock star energy to make the cut. To be more specific, he is a washed-up, once-great author, who hasn't written anything meaningful for the past 15 years but is still raved about for his earlier work.
'Gonzo Girl' Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously, and That Is a Good Thing As Arquette's directorial debut—and considering the time constraint and limited budget—this was her way to ease into the director's chair. What helps Gonzo Girl to keep moving at a good pace is the fact that it doesn't take itself too seriously.
Although it is sad to see Russo lose more and more of her personality while partying with actors and getting high, it is incredible to witness Morrone's dynamic portrayal of the character. The actress might've showcased her potential in Daisy Jones & The Six , but in Gonzo Girl, she continues to make a name for herself—especially when factoring in that her scene partner is none other than Dafoe, who once again fills the screen with a magnetic, Mick Jagger-like performance.
Willem Dafoe and Camila Morrone Shine, But the Plot Itself Doesn't Hold Up Yet, leaving aside the onscreen chemistry between the two leads and their standout versions of Della Pietra and S. Thompson's real-life dynamic, the film in itself doesn't have a significant plot.
As a whole, Arquette's directorial effort is fun, but forgettable. Despite pulling out laughs from viewers here and there or Dafoe and Morrone's impeccable deliveries, the plot doesn't quite stay with you. The lack of characters' backstories and the cyclical nature of Reade and Russo's routine make it tiring at times, but not enough to make it boring.
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