Review of American Buffalo (1996) by Michael Szymanski for Zap2it.com — 29 Aug 2002

Powerful and overlooked,lost in the shuffle.

This review of American Buffalo (1996) was written by Michael Szymanski and published by Zap2it.com on 29 Aug 2002.

American Buffalo has generally received positive reviews.

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By Elliott M (116) on 22 Aug 2012

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By Mike B (1,929) on 01 Jan 2014

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By Lucien L (19) on 15 Apr 2011

Should have just kept it on the stage - this really isn't a play for the screen…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 29 Dec 2012

Not so much a movie as a play put to film; which can be enjoyable if only action stayed consistent…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 30 Jan 2008

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By Mat K (131) on 21 Apr 2009

Play by David Marnet (who I like) starring Dustin Hoffman and Dennis Franz (both whom I like) but ...really didn't like this movie…

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