Buffalo 66 (1998)

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• Coxxie M

  
  I have been watching this one nonstop for a year and am still unable to write a review. I cannot say anything about this movie, it is impossible to translate my feelings into words and then decide which of those words i would use and which i am too embarassed to use, because i am in… More
  I have been watching this one nonstop for a year and am still unable to write a review. I cannot say anything about this movie, it is impossible to translate my feelings into words and then decide which of those words i would use and which i am too embarassed to use, because i am in love with this movie. I am wholly, madly, truly in love with everything that this movie is. Generally, i dont relate to characters in movies. it just doesnt happen because i am a weird, skinny, nervous asshole with just a small branch of autism. sound familiar? it does if youve seen Buffalo '66. I honestly DO-NOT-CARE if anyone else sees this. this was made to help me through my miserable, sad life. God first made Vincent Gallo, then Vincent's parents fucked him up, then he moved to New York and evolved into the person he is, then made a movie about it, just so i would not kill myself after i graduated highschool. No man is an island.

• Eric S

  
  First time director Vincent Gallo delivers an imaginative, comical tale of a social misfit who gets out of prison after a five year sentence, only to go home to yet another prison overseen by his barely socialized parents portrayed by Anjelica Huston and Ben Gazzara. Gallo plays Billy… More
  First time director Vincent Gallo delivers an imaginative, comical tale of a social misfit who gets out of prison after a five year sentence, only to go home to yet another prison overseen by his barely socialized parents portrayed by Anjelica Huston and Ben Gazzara. Gallo plays Billy Brown who spends the first part of the film in desperate search of a bathroom in dingy, cold Buffalo, and eventually wanders into a tap dance studio to relieve himself. He ends up kidnapping a young woman named Layla(Christina Ricci) from her tap class to use as the right girl to show off to his twisted mother and father who may or may not be there or care much for their troubled son. This film is a bit difficult to summarize in a brief review as there is a lot going on between Billy and his parents, Layla and her parents, Billy's odd friends who give clues as to how he could wind up in prison with their misplaced sense of being and distorted portrayals that aren't so clearly defined, and Billy's relationship with all of the aforementioned.

• Anthony L

  
  Vincent Gallo at his very best, this is his masterpiece. His acting and direction are uniquely brilliant as our the excellent cameos and performances throughout. Unfortunately this film still resides in the cult status wilderness, which is very unfair.

• Lady D

  
  Quite slow moving at times, but a very unique and original storyline with a lot of character. I am very impressed with the performance from Vincent Gallo in this film, who incidentally Directed and wrote this too. Christina Ricci was also great in this film. A progressive tale,… More
  Quite slow moving at times, but a very unique and original storyline with a lot of character. I am very impressed with the performance from Vincent Gallo in this film, who incidentally Directed and wrote this too. Christina Ricci was also great in this film. A progressive tale, which draws you in and constantly challenges your view on the situation throughout. Intriguing and enjoyable, a great Indie Flick.

• Jason S

  
  Weird. It's easy to get a little lost in this one. It's total indie flick and tries to be nothing more. Not for everyone.

• Keysha H

  
  Wonderful effort from Vincent Gallow. The humor is painful but very statisfying.

• Curtis L

  
  "We're the couple that doesn't touch each other" Vincent Gallo is a freak, and he used his freakness to get a great movie out.

• xGary X

  
  The ultimate indie movie. Christina Ricci and Vincent Gallo make the best off-beat couple this side of Slater and Arquette and it's a great study of obsession and redemption. Pity he's such a cock off-screen...

• Michael G

  
  I love it, but then again I'm from Buffalo. I think you have to be from Buffalo to get it.

• Kevin M

  
  Vincent Gallow directs, writes and stars. Without him, there is no Buffalo '66. I thought Gallow's acting was perfect for the role, and the role is quite an interesting one. He has a very specific personality. I guess you could call him a narcissist. While it's an… More
  Vincent Gallow directs, writes and stars. Without him, there is no Buffalo '66. I thought Gallow's acting was perfect for the role, and the role is quite an interesting one. He has a very specific personality. I guess you could call him a narcissist. While it's an excellent movie, it's not perfect. His acting companion in the film, Christina Ricci, has some odd lines. I thought it was weird how she fell so quickly for a guy who kidnapped her. I also thought there were some really funny parts. Gallo asks Ricci to hold him, and when she does, he yells "Don't touch me!" I loved the ending too. It teaches you to always appreciate and take an opportunity that could lead to happiness. The ending reminded me of Garden State, one of my favorite movies. Buffalo '66 is a fascinating character study with great acting, directing, and writing.

• Mike T

  
  This is a movie that breaks so many rules, its reactions are naturally divisive. By asking his audience to follow a character who isn't easy to like or even tolerate, Gallo is doing a brave thing. Photographically speaking, the unconventional approach to the material will turn… More
  This is a movie that breaks so many rules, its reactions are naturally divisive. By asking his audience to follow a character who isn't easy to like or even tolerate, Gallo is doing a brave thing. Photographically speaking, the unconventional approach to the material will turn off traditional cinema purists too. On the other hand, I love this story, and I love this movie. I love the way the character arc doesn't plot out neatly, I love the bizarre composition and editing. Gallo's performance, both in front of and behind the camera, make this an essential indie classic.

• Adam M

  
  Great independant drama with Vincent Gallo and Cristina Ricci. A man who has just got out of jail needs to convince his parents that he has been actually having a great life since he's been away from home so kidknaps a young woman to pretend to be his wife. Gallo's character… More
  Great independant drama with Vincent Gallo and Cristina Ricci. A man who has just got out of jail needs to convince his parents that he has been actually having a great life since he's been away from home so kidknaps a young woman to pretend to be his wife. Gallo's character is a complete asshole at times and when he kidknaps Ricci's character you don't know what he's going to do to her but as the film goes on we see why he's become so resentful over the years and the girl seems to take to her role as wife and eventually teaches Gallo's character about friendship, redemption and even love. Great performances from Vincent Gallo and Christina Ricci. Especially the talented Gallo who also wrote the script and provided the score for the film.

• Kevin L

  
  Review coming soon.

• Robert F

  
  An eccentric little road movie that never really leaves home.

• Anthony V

  
  Does have its moments.

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