Depp again is able to illustrate his versatility in director Terry Gilliam's fantastical motion picture based on Hunter S. Thompson's semi-autobiographical novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream. The film follows the drug-fueled adventures of Raoul Duke (Depp) and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) on the way to Las Vegas as they pursue the American Dream.