Review of Buffalo Soldiers (2002) by Josh W — 30 Jun 2007
Buffalo Soldiers is an outstanding black comedy. Sure, you can take it as a serious drama if you like, but it's a very dry satirical take on the lives of soldiers in times of peace. I don't believe this film saw the light of day in Australia until its DVD release, so I never saw it at the cinema.
I always recommend it to people and its a movie I'm always going to love. One of my addictions is movies with excellent characterisation and this movie features just that. Although Ed Harris' role is somewhat minor, it is the lack of presence he gives his character that steals every scene he is in.
Joaquin Phoenix flexes his talent in this film alongside Anna Paquin who portrays a very likeable and quite convincing love interest. An excellent film that teaches us all how soldiers who aren't in combat feel; "war is hell, but peace.
.. peace is fucking boring.".
This review of Buffalo Soldiers (2002) was written by Josh W on 30 Jun 2007.
Buffalo Soldiers has generally received positive reviews.
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