Buffalo ’66

Buffalo ’66, 1998
dir. Vincent Gallo
3.5/5

Sometimes, I can’t really say why I like a particular movie. There are many films that I will watch, feel indifferent about, but end up keeping it or rewatching it. Buffalo ’66 had that effect on me. As I watched it, the kidnap/love/crime story was interesting and funny, but I never felt engrossed or on the edge of my seat. Yet, I still kept it. Go figure.

Favorite thing: The chemistry between Billy (Vincent Gallo) and Layla (Christina Ricci). Layla falling in love with her own kidnapper was very bittersweet, an adjective I’d use to describe their entire relationship until the very end of the film.

Worst thing: Maybe it was just me, but I always felt like Billy was going to die at any second. I think it was just me.

Should you watch it? I feel like this film may bore some people. It’s another one where if you think you might enjoy it, try it.