REVIEWS

"BUFFALO '66"

This movie is all Vincent Gallo. He wrote it, directed it, starred in it, he even composed the music. His music was pretty good, and he can definitely act, but that's where he needs to stop. I've read several glowing reviews for this movie, but they musta seen something else because this movie sucked.

"Buffalo '66" is Vincent Gallo's debut as a writer and director. As an actor, he's had big roles in small movies ("Palookaville," "Truth or Consequences, N.M.," "The Funeral," "The House of Spirits"), but the closest thing to a big movie that he's ever been in is "The Perez Family." He's got a reputation for being an arrogant asshole, but based on this film as well as a couple of his quotes that I read, he's also a woman-hater. See this movie and you'll know what I mean. The way he treats Christina Ricci's character is pathetic.

A lotta pretty big names have small roles in this film. Anjelica Huston, Ben Gazzara, Mickey Rourke... I guess Gallo has some clout. He IS a great actor, I won't take that away from him. And this movie does have a few amusing moments, but not enough.

Christina Ricci is the best thing in this movie. She's keeping herself busy taking roles in small, independent films. Smart girl. In a few years, despite her not having "Hollywood" looks, she's gonna be pretty popular.

Scale of 1-10: 4