Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978) by Lanky Man P — 30 Nov 2013

Gary Busey was surprisingly good at playing the role of a rock legend. The film itself was way too weak.

This review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978) was written by Lanky Man P on 30 Nov 2013.

The Buddy Holly Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Catherine S (209) on 12 May 2010

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By Matt H (2,287) on 26 Mar 2015

Solid early modern biopic. There's very little genuine conflict in the movie, but Busey gives his character enough like to keep the movie interesting…

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Gary Busey May be a Bit Nuts Now, but he was Brilliant, Effective, & had Buddy Holly Down to a T in this Movie.Impressive Performance…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 17 Mar 2013

If you enjoy any rock or rockabilly - this is worth seeing as nearly every musician that ever got airplay in the 60's or 70's owes Buddy a…

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By Rodney E (723) on 16 Dec 2012

As a huge Buddy Holly fan I feel justified in my assessment. Too tame. Get's bogged down in middling factuality. Ignores the rebellion…

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