Buffalo '66 is a strange movie that I assume will divide the audience. I can understand why someone would love it as well as I can understand why someone would hate it.
Vincent Gallo stars as Billy Brown, a lonesome man recently released from prison. Gallo plays a character that is so depressing, so joyless, that the acting becomes very real. I haven't watched much else of Gallo's acting, but he definitely has a presence. Whether you like or hate Billy, it can't be denied that he transmits real feelings from his persona.
The mood of the film is brilliant. The bleak atmosphere is captivating and lets us get inside the dark and depressing world of Billy Brown. Every scene has this emotionally somber tone that makes you uncomfortable in a way, but letting you appreciate the art of it.
Christina Ricci co-stars and does a great job of portraying the equally interesting Layla. The rest of the cast is also decent.
Maybe not a film for everyone, but if you like art films and character studies, give Buffalo '66 a watch.
Vincent Gallo stars as Billy Brown, a lonesome man recently released from prison. Gallo plays a character that is so depressing, so joyless, that the acting becomes very real. I haven't watched much else of Gallo's acting, but he definitely has a presence. Whether you like or hate Billy, it can't be denied that he transmits real feelings from his persona.
The mood of the film is brilliant. The bleak atmosphere is captivating and lets us get inside the dark and depressing world of Billy Brown. Every scene has this emotionally somber tone that makes you uncomfortable in a way, but letting you appreciate the art of it.
Christina Ricci co-stars and does a great job of portraying the equally interesting Layla. The rest of the cast is also decent.
Maybe not a film for everyone, but if you like art films and character studies, give Buffalo '66 a watch.