Where the Buffalo Roam [DVD]

If you thought Johnny Depp did a good Hunter Thompson, you probably never watched Bill Murray do it better.

This is a great Murray movie, one where he's free to roam and express himself. His interpretation of legendary Hunter Thompson, was aided by the latter, who was present on the set and had the chance to mentor Murray on how to be as crazy as him (i'm sure it felt like second nature to Murray). Peter Boyle is also incandescent in this film, and i have a new appreciation for Fear and Loathing in LA, which i saw before Where the Buffalo Roam: in the former, Depp and DelToro follow the lessons given here by Murray and Boyle to perfection.

As an admirer of Hunter Thompson, I found this film incredibly funny and interesting. Unless someone truly understands Thompson's style, they may find this film slightly quirky or just plain bad. This though was his journalistic style, and thus the film completely fits the mold of Gonzo.In some interviews Thompson himself said he had a hard time living up to the fictional Gonzo character (his alter ego, or aggrandized version of himself) he had created in his writing. Hunter's self styled self reporting often took poetic license, as does this film, which is what leads some to see this as a strange film.Bill Murray does an absolutely superb job at portraying our wayward son, Thompson. Not only was his wardrobe exaggerated and comical as if someone added more color to one of Hunter's self portraits, but Murray had his mannerisms and voice almost down to a "T". The script does put forth a more playful less cynical Hunter however, unlike the real Mccoy.Peter Boyle adds the cynicism to the film that Hunter's character lacks. As the public defender he represents another cartoon version of Hunter himself, this time in his political views and questionable acts. Acts much more questionable than playing football indoors or escaping from a hospital. His character goes through some very radical changes and Boyle shows it well.As a fan I had to give this five stars. It has his signature all over it, from the comical and sometimes dramatic aggrandizement to Neil Young singing "Home On The Range". Some of the details in this film have a basis in reality, but in true Gonzo style are taken somewhere between fiction and nonfiction.So light up a cig, pour another glass of Wild Turkey, and enjoy!

Awesome movie.. more expensive then I expected but great movie.

Where the buffalo roam by dr gonzo hunter s tohmpson is probably one of the best movies ever made by man. Though i do wish i could download to my itunes account through amazon that would be the best merger ever!

This is a true classic. It takes parts from a number of Hunter S Thompson books and appearances and pieces together a fun romp. Whether you are a Hunter S Thompson or Bill Murray fan, it is worth watching or owning.

Love this movie can’t go wrong!

Original soundtrack restored! That alone makes it worth it.

Sadly this version says on the cover that the soundtrack has Dylan,Hendrix, Temptations,Pointer Sisiters. But it doesn't just some generic soundalike junk. Having the real soundtrack would have made it a hugely better watch. Pffffffutt!!

Amazing

Only because Craig T NELSON in a blink and you miss him role

great film

The reviews when this movie was released were shocking to say the least. I suspect it had something to do with the majority of Critics not being a fan of Hunter S Thompson.In reality the, film is what it is, a low budget movie telling the ever so slightly embellished stories of HST.It was a good watch for me as I'm a big HST fan. People not familiar with the man however, might find it too much.There are a number of laugh out loud moments, in particular when Lazlo enters a diner wearing a Richard Nixon mask.The plot does feel very thin in places but on the whole I was not disappointed with this purchase.