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Buffalo 66

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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.
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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 There is a air of intriguing atavism about the textures and contours of Buffalo '66's visual style and tone. Apr 11, 2018 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine Gallo, who also wrote, directed and scored Buffalo '66 , is a smart young filmmaker, not least in his casting. Aug 30, 2016 Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly For a study in untrammeled lunacy, the movie is a highly constructed and tightly controlled work. Aug 30, 2016 Full Review Erica Peplin Vague Visages Though bleak and at times brutal, Buffalo ’66 manages to evoke a world of sensitivity that’s, dare I say, rather feminine. Dec 5, 2023 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site The film communicates a level of anguish that is difficult to bear at times. Feb 16, 2021 Full Review Margaret Pomeranz At the Movies (Australia) Performances are outstanding, particularly those of Gallo and Ricci. It`s so refreshing and invigorating to see a film like this. Rated: 4/5 Aug 30, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Isa B Buffalo '66 is a beautiful film created by one of the true artists in filmmaking. Vincent Gallo conceived and delivered a perfect masterpiece with this film. It is a unique love story that will remain in my heart and mind for as long as I shall live. I consider it to be one of the finest motion pictures in the history of cinema. I highly recommend. 100/100 🏆 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Jeff B I watched this 100% for Ricci omfg 🥵🥵🥵🤪🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 this fruitcake didn't wanna touch her this movie annoyed tf outta me!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Matthew S First off it won't be for everyone. Gotta be a true scinifile to enjoy this one. The way the dialogue is set up...if u just read the dialogue it would seem ridiculous. But with the actors and mood of the movie it works. If you like a movie that basically tells you how to feel. Has a clear cut protagonist and antagonist beginning and happy ending then this film isn't for you. To me it made me disgusted at points ...sad ..laughed out loud. Made me feel sympathy for a truly normally unlikeable main character. I forget what film they used but it shot in a beautiful old granny looking style. The entire mood of the film is somewhat dark. It's hard to put a finger on it but this might be my favorite movie. It's worth a watch for the Christina Ricci dance scene in the bowling alley alone. ( Probably the hottest most uncomfortable saying I've ever seen in a movie) God she perfect in this. And Gallo.... He's all over the place but somehow does a perfect job. Some of the best movie quotes of all time in this movie. If u love Cinema give this a watch. It's a masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie is a Masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Jeff P Writer/Director/Lifelong Weirdo Vincent Gallo may have been a one hit wonder, but Buffalo 66 is a hell of a hit. Fantastic film, and the nightclub scene set to the intro of the Yes classic "Heart Of The Sunrise" might be the best 3 minutes of indie cinema ever filmed. I have loved this movie for over 20 years, its simply a wonderfully executed film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Michael V Billy Brown just got out of jail. Now he's going to serve some real time. He's going home. Buffalo '66 is a 1998 American independent film directed by Vincent Gallo 🎭 It's ok, but I feel mixed about this one 😉 I'd recommend it if you like this genre, but if not then probably give it a miss 👍🏼👎🏼 This is a little sad and disturbing at times, but also somewhat intriguing… Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), Muse Productions, 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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