Review of American Buffalo (1996) by Elliott M — 22 Aug 2012

David Mamet's play has a weak plot, but Dustin Hoffman gives a award worthy performance as teach, truly embodying the broken American man.

This review of American Buffalo (1996) was written by Elliott M on 22 Aug 2012.

American Buffalo has generally received positive reviews.

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In this overly theatrical version, Hoffman gives a mediocre performance in a role that Al Pacino excelled with on stage…

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By James H (4,675) on 30 May 2010

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By Victor L (480) on 16 Dec 2008

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By J M (910) on 08 Oct 2008

It's a unique, exciting story. Fans of Hoffman and Mamet should have fun. Still, I'm split on it - I would like to see the play…

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By Jimmy B (170) on 05 Dec 2007

I don't know what I was expecting. I like the play but I guess this just didn't translate as well to film…

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By Hannah T (72) on 17 Jun 2007

These 2 guys are such losers its so entertaining to watch...id love to see the play tho...in roger ebert's review he said he saw the play w/…

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By Patrick P (285) on 16 Jul 2008

This is not the best Mamet adaptation. Then again, this was not one of his better plays, either…

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By Gino P (104) on 09 Jun 2010

Its ok, but I imagine this is much better as a play…

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By Matt S (1,994) on 21 Nov 2010

What are we talking about? We're talking business…

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By Peter P (1,726) on 20 Nov 2010

Nice delivery of dialog can't help the fact that there is very little story to this and even less point…

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