Review of Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) by Alexander S — 07 Aug 2007

Hunter had a crazy life and should have died many many times. but only he could stop his kickin'.

This review of Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) was written by Alexander S on 07 Aug 2007.

Where the Buffalo Roam has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rodney G (251) on 21 Aug 2011

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By Dustin G (630) on 13 Nov 2011

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By David H (2,838) on 19 Jan 2012

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By Catherine S (209) on 30 Nov 2013

The better of the the two between this and Fear and Loathing, felt more real and Murray is more charming…

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By Jaya R (28) on 21 Nov 2011

Not bad attempt to put Hunter S Thompson up on the big screen ,but compared to Fear and Loathing it just feels like one sequence after another…

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By Mark N (906) on 21 Jun 2012

Un fucking believable, the best movie i've ever seen…

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By Natalie P (347) on 04 Aug 2011

So who played Hunter S. Thompson better Bill Murray or Johnny Depp. This is a very close call…

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By Kasey C (79) on 16 Mar 2013

Bonkers and verging on inaccessible, but interesting for anyone familiar with Hunter S Thompson and there are a few laughs…

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By Filmgrinder S (1,010) on 23 Feb 2012

Bill Murray is amazing in this movie. if you like either him or Hunter S. Thompson, you will enjoy it…

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