Buffalo 66

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Buffalo 66

R

1998

1h 52m

Drama

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Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.

Critics Consensus

Self-indulgent yet intriguing, Buffalo '66 marks an auspicious feature debut for writer-director-star Vincent Gallo while showcasing a terrific performance from Christina Ricci.

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Gavin Smith

Film Comment Magazine

04/11/2018

There is a air of intriguing atavism about the textures and contours of Buffalo '66's visual style and tone.

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

08/30/2016

Gallo, who also wrote, directed and scored Buffalo '66 , is a smart young filmmaker, not least in his casting.

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Ella Taylor

L.A. Weekly

08/30/2016

For a study in untrammeled lunacy, the movie is a highly constructed and tightly controlled work.

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Erica Peplin

Vague Visages

12/05/2023

Though bleak and at times brutal, Buffalo ’66 manages to evoke a world of sensitivity that’s, dare I say, rather feminine.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

02/16/2021

The film communicates a level of anguish that is difficult to bear at times.

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

08/30/2016

4/5

Performances are outstanding, particularly those of Gallo and Ricci. It`s so refreshing and invigorating to see a film like this.

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Beth T

@RT75296180 Mar 22

This film puts you in a chokehold from the very start. I had never seen the lead actor in a film before this, but his acting is absolutely stellar. The pure anguish, loneliness, abandonment, anger, and vitriol of the main character immediately made me root for him. A rough exterior, you instantly want to understand why Billy Brown is the way he is. There were so many scenarios that played in my head while watching that I would have been happy to see that went a different direction but writer knows best. This film is a roller-coaster of emotions and destroys assumptions in a masterful way. Ms. Ricci is stunning, and angelic in her role. I felt that every line she delivered was so genuine. Totally forgot I was watching Christina Ricci, and that has always been the marker of GREAT acting for me. I cried and prayed that the writer loved humanity lmao and, he does. This movie literally kicked my all time favorite off its throne. It's brilliant, it's raw, it's hard. It's beautiful.

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B B.

@betbro Mar 10

Genius. Love love loved it from beginning to end. Understated, eerie. True art capturing brutal humanity with a rare subtlety...for film anyways.

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Jill S

@RT88867696 Jan 24

Oh no!!!! I love a song a lot, so after 1000 times of hearing Buffilo 66 on dvd, I gave it a try. Christina Ricci acted her ass of off but no this movie sucks. Please don't try to say it's a 90's classic and I don't understand. The whole thing sucks except for some acting moments. Quirky, abusive relationship movies aren't nostalgic, it sucks. Don't waste your time, but I still love "Wet Leg"!!! My first review ever, that is how bad this is.

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mcuburu

@mcuburu Nov 26

One of the gems of the 90’s

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To F

@Frannko Oct 12

Estan medio raros los personajes. La historia está bien, es algo sencilla pero bien. Eso si, tiene unas tomas espectaculares.

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Dwayne W

@Dwayneee Oct 9

The film communicates a level of anguish that is difficult to bear at times.

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Synopsis

Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.

Director: Vincent Gallo
Producer: Chris Hanley
Screenwriter: Vincent Gallo, Alison Bagnall
Production Co: Muse Productions, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), Lions Gate Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 21, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.4M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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