Review of Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) by Maximus A — 28 May 2014
Before Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas there was Where the Buffalo roam before Johnny Depp there was Bill Murray. A loose biography of Hunter S Thompsons filled with wild behavior fueled by drugs in the late 60s into the Nixon era. The stories are taken from when he was a journalist for the Rolling Stones.This movie does not have the visuals unlike Fear and Loathing known for the vivid hallucinations and trippy images. More in depth about the lates 60s turn 70s american culture. Its not all about HST but the relationship between him and his attorney.
From the beginning you can tell it was good choice to choose Bill Murray to play Hunter S Thompson copying his behavior and speech. His narrative voice-over throughout this movie displays his thoughts and views using his style that he known for. Not filled with wild antics and chaos like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas more of an insight on the gonzo journalist.
This review of Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) was written by Maximus A on 28 May 2014.
Where the Buffalo Roam has generally received positive reviews.
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