September 23, 2009
Good film, a bit like M*A*S*H in places and very entertaining!
Anna Paquin, Brian Delate, Dean Stockwell
A criminal subculture operates among U.S. soldiers stationed in West Germany just before the fall of the Berlin wall.
DVD Release Date: January 13, 2004
Stats: 578 reviews
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February 8, 2009found it very entertaining especially nearer to the beginning. i love black comedies and this was a good one. irony is a strong ingredient but i love the way at the end of the movie life goes on coz you just gotta get on with it, and nothing changes. i can see it being inspiring ...( read more)
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October 28, 2008Quite simply this is a well written, well acted and exceptionally funny film. It follows the story of a soldier in the US army as the Cold War is coming to an end, and the black market exploits that thrive when there is nothing for the soldiers to do. It is also an interesting po...( read more)
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December 30, 2007Essentially Air America with tanks set in West Germany, Funny satire with an enjoyable plot.
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September 13, 2007Well, it does get you entertained pretty much till the end.
And you do find some scenes to be visually amusing.
And you do feel an overwhelming urge to try some of those heroin steams at a certain point.
And to try Anna Paquin as well.
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October 1, 2009Humorous tale of bored U.S soldiers stationed in Germany in the late 80's. Joaquin Phoenix is great a the slacker drug dealer, who finds his day's numbered when new sergeant arrives to spoil the party. Buffalo Soldiers has plenty of memorable moments and a great cast on top form.
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August 12, 2009Not half bad, but somewhat predictable. Some humor which is refreshing.
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July 7, 2009Shady dealings within the military. Joaquin Pheonix broodily on top form.
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Critic Reviews
August 8, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
August 8, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
At a time when the idea of patriotism is sometimes used to stifle dissent, it is important to remember that gripes and disgruntlement and anti-authoritarian gestures are part of our national heritage. full review
August 7, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Boasts a noirish script and a top-drawer cast. full review
July 24, 2003
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The picture is sloppy when it should be incisive, indulgent when it should be astringent, and ultimately unsure of what it is mocking and in what spirit. full review
July 22, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Adapting Robert O'Connor's novel, director Gregor Jordan slaps us with keen wit and purpose. full review
March 19, 2003
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
Buffalo Soldiers should have been left out on the range. full review
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November 18, 2006THE MOVIE WAS GREAT ED HARRIS PLAYS SUCH A SAD CHARACTER AND JOAQUIN PHOENIX IS SO GOOD AT BEING BAD THAT IT WORKS...ANNA PAQUIN AND THE REST OF THE CAST GIVE SUCH A GOOD PERFORMANCE...GREAT FILM..
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