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Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Director: Art Linson

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From Time Out Film Guide

The Drury Lane stage version of Hunter S Thompson's imaginary biog stank, but Linson's movie lists closer to the vicarious thrill of the loathsome baby's fictitious experiences. Bill Murray passes well as Thompson, although Peter Boyle's occasional appearances as his 600lb Samoan attorney can't help but upstage him. It's all here: the copious drink, the superhuman drug intake, and the wind-ups shot at whatever symbol of authority Thompson considers as fair game; but, as with his writing, the attacks always fall short of delivering the final payload. Laughs aplenty for people who use drugs as a pose, but most will be left wondering if half a pint of Bass doesn't qualify as a revolutionary action.

Author: JG 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Time Out Film Guide

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  • Will said...
    Posted on Jul 29 2007 08:32 U clearly have grasp on HST's writing and are therefore unfairly bias in this crappy review...
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Director: Art Linson

Producer: Art Linson

Cast: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, René Auberjonois, RG Armstrong, Danny Goldman, Rafael Campos, Leonard Frey full cast

Duration: 99 mins


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