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The Buddy Holly Story (1978) - User Reviews - Page 6 of 7

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By Ted S (201) on 02 Oct 2007

Gary Busey as Buddy Holly . . . Well, Alright…

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By David N (761) on 19 Sep 2007

I think Gary Busy should have won the Oscar for this…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 06 Sep 2007

Very impressive performance by Gary Busey. He even did all the singing…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Jeremy D (499) on 06 Aug 2007

Oh, Gary Busey, what happened to you man? Oh right: you forgot to wear a helmet... Enjoyable film. Obviously, Busey at his best…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Stacie (256) on 30 Jul 2007

Busey pre-head injury was a tough act to follow (hence the well deserved Oscar nomination). If you dig music - watch it…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Andy A (349) on 20 Jul 2007

Although a bit irksome for Holly fans and historians for its inaccuracies and anachronisms, this is Busey's finest performance and a very well…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Jon H (834) on 12 Jul 2007

Solid performance by busey who plays the music live and pulls it off due to his energy, very good music movie…

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By Danny M (606) on 11 Jul 2007

Another good one. Too bad rock & roll isn't like it was then…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Steve S (3,182) on 10 Jul 2007

Great movie, too bad that they did not add more to the story of his life from early hood and more things on Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Jayden J (29) on 07 Jul 2007

Gary Busey gives a chilling performance as the rock and roll legend from Lubbock, Tx…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Jacob F (737) on 06 Jul 2007

Before he went bat-s*** insane Gary Busey gives an Oscar worthy performance…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Bonney J (56) on 05 Jul 2007

Oscar worthy performance for Busey - he performed the music…

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By Sam R (559) on 03 Jul 2007

I love movies that takes place in the 50's and 60's and this is one reason why…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Amanda R (467) on 30 Jun 2007

Works, ending could have been a bit more up tempo…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Lauree K (116) on 30 Jun 2007

Shown on TV constantly and therefore ingrained on my brain as the real Buddy Holly story…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Jonathan K (715) on 26 Jun 2007

The best Rock bio ever made. Gary Busey as Buddy Holly, I nearly shat myself when I first heard! Boola Boola…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Mike T (1,122) on 13 Jun 2007

I think this is easily Gary Busey's best movie…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Samurai F (131) on 09 Jun 2007

Excellent portrait of one of the greats, with an incredible performance by Gary Busey…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Ramona G (30) on 05 Jun 2007

Brilliant representation on Buddys life story…

Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

By Trey L (51) on 04 Jun 2007

This is a wonderful musical biopic following the rise of Buddy Holly and the Crickets…

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