"Hunter S. Thompson embodied the American ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Blue Kraning's Blasted!!! is a twisted, anarchic, fun, and funny tribute to Hunter, those ideals, and Americans who don't merely mouth the Declaration of Independence, but live it."
- Michael Simmons, The Huffington Post
“These are not the famous actors, politicians or even journalists. These are Hunter's readers who are “his people” in the purest sense, an army of thoughtful citizens who are inspired by Hunter's work and who do a fine job of carrying on his legacy.”
–Anita Thompson, wife of the late author, Hunter S. Thompson
"Blasted!!! offers an entertaining glimpse of Thompson's "Gonzo Patriots" -- they range from Civil War re-enactors to polyester suit wearing eccentrics -- enthusiastically showing off their beloved cannons."
-Antelope Valley Press
“A very interesting tribute to Hunter S. Thompson.”
-Dan Meyers, National Public Radio
“The essay writers/demolitionists demonstrate the firepower of their various weapons, while basically creating their own memorial to Hunter, complete with readings from the Good Doctor's works and musings on his influence and legacy. “What's really fun about owning a cannon is you can put all of your negative energy into a target and just blow it up and it turns into dust. I call it explosion therapy." One imagines the Good Doctor would agree”
-Denver International Film Festival Program
BLASTED!!! THE GONZO PATRIOTS OF HUNTER S. THOMPSON finally gives these people the chance to explain their rationale for wanting to honor Thompson's last request - and a chance to fire their cannons.
-Channel 9News, Colorado
"As they read or quote their favourite Thompson fragments and discuss contemporary American politics, it becomes obvious that Thompson was an important voice that will be sorely missed. Something his followers compensate with the sound of on-going cannon fire. Fire in the hole!"
-Rotterdam International Film Festival Program
“A brilliant young filmmaker”
“A wonderful film”
“I love this film, And I love Hunter.”
“Counter Culture and Cannon Culture Collide.”
- Martin Perlich, KCSN, Los Angeles Arts and Roots Radio
