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DVD ~ Vincent Gallo
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  • Actors: Vincent Gallo, Christina Ricci, Ben Gazzara, Mickey Rourke, Rosanna Arquette
  • Directors: Vincent Gallo
  • Writers: Vincent Gallo, Alison Bagnall
  • Producers: André Link, Chris Hanley, Deborah Brock, Gerry Gershman, Gretchen McGowan
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Mar 2004
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000SVWEA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,554 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A prime example of 1990s independent film-making, Buffalo 66 is a little-known gem of a film which, once found, will be cherished. Vincent Gallo--the New York Bohemian extraordinaire--co-wrote the semi-autobiographical script. He also directed and starred in this dark comedy and, as if that wasn't enough, contributed to the mind-blowing soundtrack. By employing alternative filming techniques for what is, in essence, a traditional boy-meets-girl story, Gallo has created an indie movie with genuine mainstream appeal. A handheld camera and the flashback sequences use beautiful grainy cine film and 70s Polaroids, while as a whole the tone of the piece shifts between lavish theatrical images and reality TV. However, out of the many mesmerising scenes within the film, it is the isolated performances that offer the most heartfelt beauty, notably Cristina Ricci's solo light tap dance and Gazzara's mime to a song actually performed by Gallo's father in the distant past. An all-star cast also includes Angelica Huston, Ben Gazzara and Mickey Rourke. Buffalo 66 is an overlooked modern classic just waiting to be discovered. --Nikki Disney

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After serving a five year sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, a bitter, violence-prone Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo, who also directs) is released from prison. Billy is hell-bent on convincing his dysfunctional parents that he is leading a respectable life and has spent the last five years doing top-secret CIA work. To back up his story he impulsively kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) and forces her to pose as his girlfriend. Layla's understanding of the comical grimness of Billy's life leads him to explore new levels of redemption, acceptance and ultimately…love.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A vicious satire of dysfunctional suburbanites, 17 Dec 2003
In Buffalo '66 twisted,but strangely alluring parolee Billy Brown has, in the hands of Vincent Gallo -- writer, director and star of this bleak, outstandingly creative film -- a seething, angered depth, molded by a lifetime of parental abuse, poor judgment and very bad luck and his wounded, embittered performance is captivating, and so is his filmmaking.

Greasy, resentful and just released from a five-year turn in the pokey -- he'd made a false confession to get out of a $10,000 debt to a bookie -- he has returned to his home town of Buffalo, New York, because he is desperately grasping for anything familiar to give his life some semblance of control.

He visits his vile, hateful parents (Anjelica Huston and Ben Gazzara)but only after wandering into a dance studio and impulsively kidnapping Layla (Christina Ricci), an innocently voluptuous tap student, to pose as his wife. It's a pathetic attempt to persuade them he has beaten the odds of his unfortunate upbringing, but it backfires.

"Buffalo '66" is a gloomy, slice-of-life drama about people with miserable lives, but at the same time it's a vicious satire of dysfunctional suburbanites.

Failing to find security at home, Billy drags Layla to the bowling alley of his childhood championships -- only to succumb to gutter ball syndrome. Later he demands she pose with him for photo booth snapshots to mail home the next few Christmases and feign that they're a happy couple "spanning time."

Adorably Rubenesque and dyed platinum blonde, Ricci gives a gradually and subtly revealing performance as Layla that helps cement the creative vivacity of the film.

Employing picture-in-picture flashbacks, subjective cameras, and an optically shocking, pioneering technique of pivoting around within a freeze-frame, "Buffalo '66" has an edgy, experimental air to it without feeling gimmicky. But as distinct as Gallo's style is -- the whole picture has a slightly grainy, over-developed look to it -- his visual stunts are used mostly to pry inside Billy's head, aiding the film's emotionally profundity instead of distracting from it.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsively entertaining indie flick, 22 April 2007
By M. J. Pucci "Big Riff" (Milton Keynes, UK) - See all my reviews
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Buffalo `66 is as fine an example of independent film-making as you're likely to find. Vincent Gallo's quirky, semi-autobiographical film, in which he stars as Billy Brown - a slightly unhinged, emotionally undernourished convict who kidnaps the surprisingly willing Layla (Christina Ricci) to pose as his wife - is easily the controversial New Yorker's best work to date and features stellar performances from the likes of Angelica Huston (almost unrecognisable as Brown's uncaring, football-obsessed mother Janet) and Jan-Michael Vincent - Brown's long-suffering best friend, Goon. Gallo is equally impressive in the role of Billy Brown; he's unpleasant, and prone to violence, but not entirely dislikeable. In fact, at times, he's almost child-like, and we sympathise with Brown, largely because of what we come to know of his background. The scene in which Billy visits his parents' house, for example, is one of classic suburban dysfunction - and hilarious at that.

There's a sense at times that Gallo is playing himself, rather than actually 'acting'; at others, he appears to be hamming it up a bit for comic effect (see the scene in which he forces Layla to pose with him in a photo booth and repeats the phrase "we're spanning time" ad nauseum) but he can be forgiven on both counts as a) the film is, as mentioned, a semi-autographical work and b) he is undeniably amusing.

Where this film impresses most, however, is in the sheer inventiveness and effectiveness of some of Gallo's techniques as director and Lance Acord's cinematography. Buffalo `66 has all the hallmarks of an indie, art-house film - but, refreshingly, these features actually contribute to our understanding of Brown's character and the advancement of the film's plot.

Brilliant stuff.

Matt Pucci
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, 9 Jul 2004
By Sam Bennis "shammyb" (UK) - See all my reviews
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What a fantastic film. Vincent Gallo is simply a genius. Directing the film, starring as the lead role, and making the music too!

The plot is simple yet absolutely true to life, the acting is first class with a great cast. The camera shots are fabulously artistic, as is Mr Gallo's character in most of his films. I especially loved moments like; when Billy and Layla leave Billy's parents house and argue in the car. At not one single moment does the camera focus on their faces, but on the road ahead, leaving the audience to imagine how they look.

Two things really stood out in this film:
. Throughout, you learn so much about Billy Brown. You meet his friends, his family and live his life. However, all you get to know about Layla, is her name...Layla. You don't even know her surname.
. Vincent Gallo's bright red boots. They're so cool. I want a pair. If anyone knows of some place which sells them, please contact me at my email address.

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5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding....
This film is just bursting with absolute joy, very intense at times hilarious at others, vincent gallo's acting and directing are genius, you start by hating the character and as... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Classless, ugly and boring
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Film I've Ever Seen
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4.0 out of 5 stars If only more films were this well well made!!
A gritty,enthralling,mainly downbeat film.
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Published on 2 Jul 2003 by Donna -Scotland

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldnt take my eyes off the screen, amazing!!!!!
I'd like to start by saying that this is a superb film. The performances are fantastic and the filming is artistic. This film touched me in ways I never knew. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2002 by joseph hanak, film buff

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 perfect performances, 1 perfect film.
Christina Ricci with her long blonde hair looks super-hot and her acting and that of Vincent Gallo is outstanding. A great script, a great film.
Published on 3 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Vincent Gallo is at his best in every aspect of movie making
What can I say, except that Vincent Gallo is an amazing actor and brilliant fimmaker. I have to admit that I rented this movie because I 'm a huge fan of Christina Ricci(one of... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars You've never seen a film quite like this..
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