Beware the Gonzo (2011): Ratings & Plot
Beware the Gonzo is a 2011 comedy directed by Bryan Goluboff. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bryan Goluboff
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tribeca Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beware the Gonzo About?
The premise of Beware the Gonzo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Eddie "Gonzo" Gilman, feeling like an outsider, starts an underground magazine to reveal the strange and humorous aspects of high school. Teaming up with a group of quirky friends and a tech-savvy girl named Evie, Gonzo’s publication unexpectedly ignites a series of events. These events force everyone to reconsider their views on identity and what it truly means to rebel against the status quo.
Beware the Gonzo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- underground newspaper
- nerd
- misfit
- editor
- school newspaper
- rebel
- journalist
- high school
- sloppy joe
- punched in the face
- custom t shirt
- red bull
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- bicycle
- school assembly
- flyer
- tied to a tree
- reference to youtube
- reference to dartmouth college
- reference to stanford university
- reference to yale university
- belieing someone's trust
- cheating
- implied nudity
- friendship
- plagiarism
- reference to santa claus
- reference to barry bonds
- threesome
- saltine cracker
- newspaper advertisement
- website designer
- school principal
- intercom
- bulletin board
- rape
- cheerleader
- reference to steve ditko
- band aid on nose
- twisting someone's arm behind their back
- triangle the musical instrument
- imitating a blow job
- school cafeteria
- school locker
- reference to emiliano zapata
- reference to the mccarthy hearings
- gossip column
- diner
- reference to pizza hut
- school suspension
- walkie talkie
The Director of Beware the Gonzo
Directed by Bryan Goluboff.
- Director Bryan Goluboff
Beware the Gonzo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beware the Gonzo 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Beware the Gonzo Plot Summary
What happens in Beware the Gonzo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a result of his abrupt dismissal from the editor position by the meticulous Gavin Reilly, Eddie “Gonzo” Gilman decides to take charge of his own narrative. He joins forces with fellow students, including Rob Becker, Ming Na, and Schneeman, to establish an underground publication aimed at giving voice to those who have been silenced. Their venture captures the attention of Evie Wallace, who aligns with Eddie’s cause, motivated by her disdain for Gavin’s authoritarian rule. The first issue of their bold initiative sends ripples through the school, leading Principal Roy and Gavin to suggest a compromise: if Eddie tones down his provocative content, he would be granted his own section in the main newspaper.
Full summary
The whole story of Beware the Gonzo, scene by scene
Beware the Gonzo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beware the Gonzo.
How Well Do You Know Beware the Gonzo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the editor that dismisses Eddie 'Gonzo' Gilman?
Cars in Beware the Gonzo
11 cars on screen, including the 1982 Chevrolet El Camino and the Jeep Wrangler.
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Jeep Wrangler Minor role -
2001 Acura MDX Background role -
2004 Acura TL Background role
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Movies Like Beware the Gonzo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gonzo Girl, Funny Pages and College.
Beware the Gonzo FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Beware the Gonzo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beware the Gonzo?
Beware the Gonzo runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Beware the Gonzo released?
Beware the Gonzo was released on September 9, 2011.
Who directed Beware the Gonzo?
Beware the Gonzo was directed by Bryan Goluboff.
How is Beware the Gonzo rated?
Beware the Gonzo has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Beware the Gonzo have a post-credit scene?
No. Beware the Gonzo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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